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Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S

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NikonNIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S IINikonNIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2025March 2023
Optics
Lens typeZoomPrime
Focal length24–70 mm85 mm
Maximum aperturef/2.8f/1.2
Minimum aperturef/22f/16
Macro lensNo–
Optical construction14 elements in 10 groupsFifteen elements in ten groups
Special elementsTwo ED and three aspherical elementsOne ED and two aspherical elements
CoatingsMeso Amorphous Coat and ARNEO Coat; fluorine-coated front elementNano Crystal Coat
Aperture detail–f/1.2–16
Diaphragm11 rounded bladesEleven rounded blades
Angle of viewFX 84°–34°20′; DX 61°–22°50′FX 28°30′; DX 18°50′
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 85 mm focal length; 127.5 mm full-frame-equivalent angle of view on DX, as both reviews note
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.24 m0.85 m
Maximum magnification0.32×0.11×
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Autofocus detailMulti-focusing system with Silky Swift Voice Coil MotorsMulti-focusing system with two stepping motors moving two focusing groups in synchronisation
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 0.85 m; manual override during autofocus. Linear manual focusing supported on selected cameras according to Nikon's announcement
Magnification detailMaximum 0.21× at 24 mm or 0.32× at 70 mmMaximum 0.11×
Stabilisation detailNo in-lens VR according to Photography Blog; stabilisation depends on the attached camera bodyNo optical VR, as Digital Camera World confirms; compatible cameras can provide in-body stabilisation
Video featuresFocus-breathing suppression; internal zoom keeps the centre of gravity steady on gimbalsQuiet operation, stable aperture transitions and reduced focus breathing. Nikon cautions that breathing may still be noticeable depending on subject distance
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter77 mm82 mm
Maximum diameter84 mm102.5 mm
Length142 mm141.5 mm
Weight675 g1,160 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 rangeFocus ring, independent programmable control ring, L-Fn button and A/M switch; no OLED information display, as both reviews note
Filter detail–82 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 situationMagnesium-alloy body with seals around moving parts and the mount. 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 102.5 mm maximum diameter × 141.5 mm from the lens mount flange
Weight detailMaker approximately 675 gApproximately 1160 g
Lens hoodHB-117 with window for rotating filtersHB-106 included
In the boxLC-77B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-117 hood and CL-C2 caseLC-82B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-106 hood and CL-C2 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 February 2023 announcement states late March availability. Exact earliest global and first UK retail day are unconfirmed, so month precision retained

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