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Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S

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NikonNIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S IINikonNIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2025December 2018
Optics
Lens typeZoomPrime
Focal length24–70 mm50 mm
Maximum aperturef/2.8f/1.8
Minimum aperturef/22f/16
Macro lensNo–
Optical construction14 elements in 10 groups12 elements in nine groups; internal focusing
Special elementsTwo ED and three aspherical elementsTwo ED and two aspherical elements
CoatingsMeso Amorphous Coat and ARNEO Coat; fluorine-coated front elementNano Crystal Coat; the maker does not list a fluorine coating for this model, despite Photography Blog describing one
Aperture detail–f/1.8–16; electromagnetic aperture control
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; full-frame/FX image circle, also usable on DX cameras
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.24 m0.4 m
Maximum magnification0.32×0.15×
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Autofocus detailMulti-focusing system with Silky Swift Voice Coil MotorsStepping motor; 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 0.4 m measured from the focal plane; internal focusing
Magnification detailMaximum 0.21× at 24 mm or 0.32× at 70 mmMaximum 0.15× according to Nikon Japan's specifications
Stabilisation detailNo in-lens VR according to Photography Blog; stabilisation depends on the attached camera bodyNo lens optical VR; uses in-body stabilisation on compatible cameras. Nikon UK quotes up to five stops under CIPA standards for the original compatible camera system, not every Nikon Z body
Video featuresFocus-breathing suppression; internal zoom keeps the centre of gravity steady on gimbalsNear-silent autofocus, reduced focus breathing and smooth aperture changes
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter77 mm62 mm
Maximum diameter84 mm76 mm
Length142 mm86.5 mm
Weight675 g415 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 rangeCombined focus/customisable control ring and AF/manual switch; no distance scale, as Photography Blog notes
Filter detail–62 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 situationMount and moving barrel parts sealed against dust and water droplets; not a waterproof rating
Dimensions detailApproximately 84 mm maximum diameter by 142 mm from camera mount flange to lens endApproximately 76 mm maximum diameter × 86.5 mm from mount flange
Weight detailMaker approximately 675 gApproximately 415 g
Lens hoodHB-117 with window for rotating filtersHB-90 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, HB-90 hood and CL-C1 case
Release detailAnnounced 22 August 2025; Nikon US specified mid-September availability. Main keeps the confirmed month without inventing a UK retail dayAnnounced August 2018. Nikon Japan's updated November notice confirms 7 December 2018 local availability after an earlier planned date; earliest exact global and UK day unconfirmed, so December precision retained. ePHOTOzine's 2022 review introduction does not describe the original launch chronology

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