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Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S

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NikonNIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S IINikonNIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2025October 2023
Optics
Lens typeZoomPrime
Focal length24–70 mm600 mm
Maximum aperturef/2.8f/6.3
Minimum aperturef/22f/32
Macro lensNo–
Optical construction14 elements in 10 groupsTwenty-one elements in fourteen groups
Special elementsTwo ED and three aspherical elementsTwo ED, one SR and one Phase Fresnel element
CoatingsMeso Amorphous Coat and ARNEO Coat; fluorine-coated front elementNano Crystal Coat and fluorine-coated front element
Aperture detail–f/6.3–32
Diaphragm11 rounded bladesNine rounded blades
Angle of viewFX 84°–34°20′; DX 61°–22°50′FX 4°10′; DX 2°40′
Mount and compatibility
MountsNikon ZNikon Z mount
Image circleFull frameFull frame
CompatibilityNikon Z mount, FX/full-frame image circleNikon Z mount; full-frame FX and DX cameras
Image circle detail–Physical 600 mm focal length; 900 mm full-frame-equivalent angle of view on DX, as both reviews note
Teleconverter support–Nikon Z TC-1.4× and TC-2.0× supported; Nikon states 840 mm and 1200 mm respectively with AF and VR retained
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.24 m4 m
Maximum magnification0.32×0.15×
Optical stabilisationNoYes
Autofocus detailMulti-focusing system with Silky Swift Voice Coil MotorsStepping motor for quiet autofocus
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 4 m; range limiter FULL (4 m to infinity) or 10 m to infinity
Magnification detailMaximum 0.21× at 24 mm or 0.32× at 70 mmMaximum 0.15×
Stabilisation detailNo in-lens VR according to Photography Blog; stabilisation depends on the attached camera bodyLens-shift VR using voice coil motors; 5.5-stop CIPA rating in Normal mode on FX, or 6.0 stops in Normal mode with a body supporting Synchro VR. Sport mode stabilises the viewfinder during continuous shooting. VR settings accessed through the camera, as TechRadar notes
Video featuresFocus-breathing suppression; internal zoom keeps the centre of gravity steady on gimbalsQuiet operation, stable exposure and reduced focus breathing according to Nikon
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter77 mm95 mm
Maximum diameter84 mm106.5 mm
Length142 mm278 mm
Weight675 g1,390 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 rangeOne L-Fn and four L-Fn2 buttons, memory-set button, programmable control ring, focus ring, A/M and focus-limit switches; memory recall requires the latest compatible camera firmware according to Nikon's launch announcement
Filter detail–95 mm screw-in filters, 1.0 mm pitch
Zoom designInternal zoom maintains the lens length–
Weather resistanceDust- and drip-resistant construction; not guaranteed in every situationRubber gaskets protect moving parts and the mount against dust, dirt and moisture. Nikon says dust and drip resistance is not guaranteed in every situation or condition
Dimensions detailApproximately 84 mm maximum diameter by 142 mm from camera mount flange to lens endApproximately 106.5 mm maximum diameter × 278 mm from the lens mount flange
Weight detailMaker approximately 675 gApproximately 1390 g without tripod collar; 1470 g with it
Tripod mount–Removable tripod collar
Lens hoodHB-117 with window for rotating filtersHB-105A included
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-105A hood and CL-C6 case
Release detailAnnounced 22 August 2025; Nikon US specified mid-September availability. Main keeps the confirmed month without inventing a UK retail dayNikon USA's October 2023 announcement states late October availability. Exact earliest global and first UK retail day unconfirmed, so month precision retained

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