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Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4

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NikonNIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S IINikonNIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2025September 2024
Optics
Lens typeZoomPrime
Focal length24–70 mm50 mm
Maximum aperturef/2.8f/1.4
Minimum aperturef/22f/16
Macro lensNo–
Optical construction14 elements in 10 groups10 elements in seven groups; internal focusing
Special elementsTwo ED and three aspherical elementsOne aspherical element
Aperture detail–f/1.4–16
CoatingsMeso Amorphous Coat and ARNEO Coat; fluorine-coated front element–
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 circleNative Nikon Z mount; FX/full-frame image circle, also usable on DX cameras
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.24 m0.37 m
Maximum magnification0.32×0.17×
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Autofocus detailMulti-focusing system with Silky Swift Voice Coil MotorsMulti-focusing system; stepping motors; automatic or manual 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 mmMinimum 0.37 m from focal plane; no separate AF/manual distance published
Magnification detailMaximum 0.21× at 24 mm or 0.32× at 70 mmMaximum 0.17×
Stabilisation detailNo in-lens VR according to Photography Blog; stabilisation depends on the attached camera bodyNo optical VR, as confirmed by Amateur Photographer; camera-body stabilisation depends on the body
Video featuresFocus-breathing suppression; internal zoom keeps the centre of gravity steady on gimbalsSuppressed focus breathing, quiet focusing and clickless control ring
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter77 mm62 mm
Maximum diameter84 mm74.5 mm
Length142 mm86.5 mm
Weight675 g420 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 rangeSeparate manual focus and customisable control rings; no physical AF/manual switch or function buttons, as confirmed by Amateur Photographer
Zoom designInternal zoom maintains the lens lengthInternal focusing keeps lens length unchanged
Filter detail–62 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch
Weather resistanceDust- and drip-resistant construction; not guaranteed in every situationDesigned for dust and moisture resistance; resistance is not guaranteed under every condition
Dimensions detailApproximately 84 mm maximum diameter by 142 mm from camera mount flange to lens endApproximately 74.5 mm maximum diameter × 86.5 mm from mount flange
Weight detailMaker approximately 675 gApproximately 420 g
Lens hoodHB-117 with window for rotating filtersHB-115 included
In the boxLC-77B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-117 hood and CL-C2 caseLC-62B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap and HB-115 hood
Release detailAnnounced 22 August 2025; Nikon US specified mid-September availability. Main keeps the confirmed month without inventing a UK retail dayNikon USA states late September 2024 availability; earliest exact retail day and first UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retained. The co-marketed f/1.8 S is not treated as its predecessor

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