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Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S

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NikonNIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S IINikonNIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2025December 2020
Optics
Lens typeZoomPrime
Focal length24–70 mm50 mm
Maximum aperturef/2.8f/1.2
Minimum aperturef/22f/16
Macro lensNo–
Optical construction14 elements in 10 groupsSeventeen elements in fifteen groups
Special elementsTwo ED and three aspherical elementsTwo ED and three aspherical elements
CoatingsMeso Amorphous Coat and ARNEO Coat; fluorine-coated front elementNano Crystal Coat and ARNEO coat; Nikon USA also specifies Super Integrated Coating
Aperture detail–f/1.2 maximum; f/16 minimum; electromagnetic diaphragm
Diaphragm11 rounded bladesNine rounded blades
Angle of viewFX 84°–34°20′; DX 61°–22°50′FX 47°; DX 31°30′
Mount and compatibility
MountsNikon ZNikon Z mount
Image circleFull frameFull frame
CompatibilityNikon Z mount, FX/full-frame image circleNikon Z mount; FX and DX cameras; DX gives the angle of view of a 75 mm lens on full frame
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.24 m0.45 m
Maximum magnification0.32×0.15×
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Autofocus detailMulti-focusing system with Silky Swift Voice Coil MotorsMulti-focusing system with two stepping motors moving two smaller focusing groups, according to Nikon USA
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 mmInternal focusing; minimum 0.45 m measured from focal plane
Magnification detailMaximum 0.21× at 24 mm or 0.32× at 70 mmMaximum reproduction ratio 0.15×
Stabilisation detailNo in-lens VR according to Photography Blog; stabilisation depends on the attached camera bodyNo optical stabilisation, as Camera Labs confirms; compatible bodies can provide sensor-shift stabilisation
Video featuresFocus-breathing suppression; internal zoom keeps the centre of gravity steady on gimbalsNikon describes quiet focusing, reduced focus breathing, stable exposure and smooth aperture adjustment through the control ring
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter77 mm82 mm
Maximum diameter84 mm89.5 mm
Length142 mm150 mm
Weight675 g1,090 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 rangeFocus ring, separate programmable control ring, L-Fn button, A/M switch and DISP button; OLED shows aperture, focus distance and depth of field
Filter detail–82 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch
Zoom designInternal zoom maintains the lens length–
Weather resistanceDust- and drip-resistant construction; not guaranteed in every situationSeals around moving barrel parts and rubber sealing around the metal mount, according to Nikon UK
Dimensions detailApproximately 84 mm maximum diameter by 142 mm from camera mount flange to lens endApproximately 89.5 × 150 mm, distance to end of lens measured from camera lens mount flange
Weight detailMaker approximately 675 gApproximately 1090 g
Lens hoodHB-117 with window for rotating filtersHB-94 included, reversible for transport
In the boxLC-77B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-117 hood and CL-C2 caseLC-82B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-94 hood and CL-C2 case
Release detailAnnounced 22 August 2025; Nikon US specified mid-September availability. Main keeps the confirmed month without inventing a UK retail dayNikon USA specifies December 2020 availability; month precision retained

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