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Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 600mm f/4 TC VR S

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NikonNIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S IINikonNIKKOR Z 600mm f/4 TC VR S
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2025November 2022
Optics
Lens typeZoomPrime
Focal length24–70 mm600 mm
Maximum aperturef/2.8f/4
Minimum aperturef/22f/32
Macro lensNo–
Optical construction14 elements in 10 groups26 elements in 20 groups, including seven elements in four groups in the built-in teleconverter
Special elementsTwo ED and three aspherical elementsThree ED elements, one super-ED element, two fluorite elements and two SR elements including the built-in converter
CoatingsMeso Amorphous Coat and ARNEO Coat; fluorine-coated front elementMeso Amorphous Coat, Nano Crystal Coat and fluorine coating on the front element
Aperture detail–f/4–32 without the built-in teleconverter; f/5.6–45 with it engaged
Diaphragm11 rounded bladesNine rounded blades; electromagnetic aperture control
Angle of viewFX 84°–34°20′; DX 61°–22°50′FX 4°10′ at 600 mm and 3° at 840 mm; DX 2°40′ and 2° respectively
Mount and compatibility
MountsNikon ZNikon Z mount
Image circleFull frameFull frame
Teleconverter support–Built-in 1.4× converter selects 600 mm or 840 mm; Nikon UK also confirms compatibility with Nikon Z TC-1.4x and TC-2.0x converters
CompatibilityNikon Z mount, FX/full-frame image circle–
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.24 m4.3 m
Maximum magnification0.32×0.14×
Optical stabilisationNoYes
Autofocus detailMulti-focusing system with Silky Swift Voice Coil MotorsSilky Swift VCM with optical ABS encoder and internal focusing; FULL and infinity–10 m focus limiter positions
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 focal-plane distance 4.3 m with or without the built-in converter; Cameralabs measured approximately 4.12 m in manual focus
Magnification detailMaximum 0.21× at 24 mm or 0.32× at 70 mmMaker 0.14× at 600 mm, used in the main specifications; 0.2× with the built-in converter engaged
Stabilisation detailNo in-lens VR according to Photography Blog; stabilisation depends on the attached camera bodyLens-shift VR rated 5.0 stops under CIPA conditions on an FX mirrorless camera in NORMAL mode, built-in converter disabled; 5.5 stops with Z9 Synchro VR
Video featuresFocus-breathing suppression; internal zoom keeps the centre of gravity steady on gimbalsMaker breathing-suppression claim; Cameralabs observes visible focus breathing and recommends refocusing after switching the built-in converter
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter77 mm46 mm
Maximum diameter84 mm165 mm
Length142 mm437 mm
Weight675 g3,260 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 rangeConfigurable control ring, L-Fn controls, Memory Set button and Fn ring for focus recall, A–M switch and lockable built-in converter lever
Filter detail–46 mm drop-in filter system, not a front screw-in thread
Zoom designInternal zoom maintains the lens length–
Weather resistanceDust- and drip-resistant construction; not guaranteed in every situationMaker sealing around moving parts and mount gasket; protection is not guaranteed in all conditions
Dimensions detailApproximately 84 mm maximum diameter by 142 mm from camera mount flange to lens endApproximately 165 mm maximum diameter × 437 mm from the mount flange
Weight detailMaker approximately 675 gApproximately 3,260 g; Cameralabs reports an additional 248 g for the hood
Tripod mount–Rotating tripod collar and foot; Cameralabs notes the standard foot lacks an Arca-Swiss profile
Lens hoodHB-117 with window for rotating filters–
In the boxLC-77B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-117 hood and CL-C2 caseNikon Japan lists LC-K107 front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HK-43 hood, LN-3 or LN-4 strap and CL-L3 case
Release detailAnnounced 22 August 2025; Nikon US specified mid-September availability. Main keeps the confirmed month without inventing a UK retail dayNikon Japan records 25 November 2022 release, following its planned delivery start on that date; this is the Japanese retail date

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