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Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S

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NikonNIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S IINikonNIKKOR Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2025April 2022
Optics
Lens typeZoomPrime
Focal length24–70 mm800 mm
Maximum aperturef/2.8f/6.3
Minimum aperturef/22f/32
Macro lensNo–
Optical construction14 elements in 10 groupsTwenty-two elements in fourteen groups
Special elementsTwo ED and three aspherical elementsThree 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
Diaphragm11 rounded bladesNine rounded blades
Angle of viewFX 84°–34°20′; DX 61°–22°50′FX 3°10′; DX 2°
Mount and compatibility
MountsNikon ZNikon Z mount
Image circleFull frameFull frame
CompatibilityNikon Z mount, FX/full-frame image circleAt launch, memory recall supported Z9, Z7II and Z6II with updated firmware; Nikon stated other models would follow through firmware updates
Teleconverter support–Nikon Z TC-1.4× provides 1120 mm; TC-2.0× provides 1600 mm. Nikon warns AF may slow or lose accuracy depending on subject, brightness and focus position
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.24 m5 m
Maximum magnification0.32×0.16×
Optical stabilisationNoYes
Autofocus detailMulti-focusing system with Silky Swift Voice Coil MotorsInternal focusing; STM stepping motor, as PetaPixel describes
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 focus distance 5 m from focal plane; limiter selects Full (infinity–5 m) or infinity–10 m
Magnification detailMaximum 0.21× at 24 mm or 0.32× at 70 mmMaximum reproduction ratio 0.16×
Stabilisation detailNo in-lens VR according to Photography Blog; stabilisation depends on the attached camera bodyLens-shift VR using voice-coil motors; five-stop CIPA rating on FX in Normal mode, or 5.5 stops with Z9 Synchro VR
Video featuresFocus-breathing suppression; internal zoom keeps the centre of gravity steady on gimbalsNikon describes suppressed focus breathing and stable aperture changes
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter77 mm46 mm
Maximum diameter84 mm140 mm
Length142 mm385 mm
Weight675 g2,385 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 rangeMemory-set button, one L-Fn and four L-Fn2 buttons; control ring assigns aperture, ISO or exposure compensation. PetaPixel notes VR mode is controlled through the camera
Filter detail–Rear 46 mm drop-in filter tray, as Digital Camera World and PetaPixel describe
Zoom designInternal zoom maintains the lens length–
Weather resistanceDust- and drip-resistant construction; not guaranteed in every situationSealing around moving parts and mount gasket; magnesium-alloy barrel. Nikon does not guarantee dust and drip resistance in all conditions
Dimensions detailApproximately 84 mm maximum diameter by 142 mm from camera mount flange to lens endApproximately 140 mm maximum diameter × 385 mm from mount flange
Weight detailMaker approximately 675 gApproximately 2385 g
Tripod mount–Tripod collar and foot; PetaPixel reports the collar is not removable and lacks 90° click stops
Lens hoodHB-117 with window for rotating filters–
In the boxLC-77B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-117 hood and CL-C2 caseLC-K106 front cover, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-104 hood, LN-3 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 gives 22 April 2022; Nikon USA announced April 2022 availability

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