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Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S

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NikonNIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S IINikonNIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2025July 2022
Optics
Lens typeZoomPrime
Focal length24–70 mm400 mm
Maximum aperturef/2.8f/4.5
Minimum aperturef/22f/32
Macro lensNo–
Optical construction14 elements in 10 groupsNineteen elements in thirteen groups
Special elementsTwo ED and three aspherical elementsOne ED, two Super ED and one SR element
CoatingsMeso Amorphous Coat and ARNEO Coat; fluorine-coated front elementNano Crystal Coat and fluorine-coated front element
Diaphragm11 rounded bladesNine rounded blades
Angle of viewFX 84°–34°20′; DX 61°–22°50′FX 6°10′; DX 4°
Mount and compatibility
MountsNikon ZNikon Z mount
Image circleFull frameFull frame
CompatibilityNikon Z mount, FX/full-frame image circleAt launch, memory recall supported Z9, Z7II, Z6II and Z30 with updated firmware; Nikon stated other models would follow through firmware updates
Teleconverter support–Nikon Z TC-1.4× and TC-2.0× provide 560 mm and 800 mm focal lengths respectively; Nikon warns AF performance can deteriorate with subject, brightness and focus position
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.24 m2.5 m
Maximum magnification0.32×0.16×
Optical stabilisationNoYes
Autofocus detailMulti-focusing system with Silky Swift Voice Coil MotorsSTM stepping-motor autofocus; internal focusing
Focus distance detailMinimum focus from focal plane 0.24 m at 24/28 mm, 0.27 m at 35 mm, 0.30 m at 50 mm and 0.33 m at 70 mmNikon specifies a 2.5 m minimum distance and 0.16× maximum reproduction ratio. Camera Labs measured 2.36 m and 1:5.6 on its sample; main figures retain maker specifications
Magnification detailMaximum 0.21× at 24 mm or 0.32× at 70 mm–
Stabilisation detailNo in-lens VR according to Photography Blog; stabilisation depends on the attached camera bodyLens-shift VR with voice-coil motors; 5.5 stops CIPA on an FX camera in Normal mode, or 6 stops with Z9 Synchro VR
Video featuresFocus-breathing suppression; internal zoom keeps the centre of gravity steady on gimbalsNikon describes suppressed focus breathing and smooth exposure changes; Camera Labs measured a visible 9% magnification change from infinity to 4.1 m
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter77 mm95 mm
Maximum diameter84 mm104 mm
Length142 mm234.5 mm
Weight675 g1,160 g
ControlsClick on/off control ring, two assignable L-fn buttons and focus-limit switch that restricts minimum focus to 0.33 m throughout the zoom rangeL-Fn and L-Fn2 buttons, silent control ring and memory-set button; focus limiter selects Full (infinity–2.5 m) or infinity–6 m
Zoom designInternal zoom maintains the lens length–
Weather resistanceDust- and drip-resistant construction; not guaranteed in every situationWeather sealing and mount gasket; Nikon does not guarantee dust and drip protection in all conditions
Dimensions detailApproximately 84 mm maximum diameter by 142 mm from camera mount flange to lens endApproximately 104 mm maximum diameter × 234.5 mm from mount flange
Weight detailMaker approximately 675 gApproximately 1160 g without tripod collar, 1245 g with it
Tripod mount–Removable tripod foot; Camera Labs reports no Arca-Swiss groove
Lens hoodHB-117 with window for rotating filters–
In the boxLC-77B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-117 hood and CL-C2 caseLC-95B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-105 hood and CL-C5 case
Release detailAnnounced 22 August 2025; Nikon US specified mid-September availability. Main keeps the confirmed month without inventing a UK retail dayNikon Japan gives 15 July 2022; Nikon USA announced July 2022 availability

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