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Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S

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NikonNIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S IINikonNIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2025September 2019
Optics
Lens typeZoomPrime
Focal length24–70 mm85 mm
Maximum aperturef/2.8f/1.8
Minimum aperturef/22f/16
Macro lensNo–
Optical construction14 elements in 10 groupsTwelve elements in eight groups
Special elementsTwo ED and three aspherical elementsTwo ED elements
CoatingsMeso Amorphous Coat and ARNEO Coat; fluorine-coated front elementNano Crystal Coat
Aperture detail–f/1.8–16
Diaphragm11 rounded bladesNine 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 Photography Blog notes
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.24 m0.8 m
Maximum magnification0.32×–
Optical stabilisationNo–
Autofocus detailMulti-focusing system with Silky Swift Voice Coil MotorsNikon Multi-Focus System with quiet focus motors
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 0.8 m from the focal plane; no mechanical end stops on the focus ring, as Photography Blog notes
Magnification detailMaximum 0.21× at 24 mm or 0.32× at 70 mm–
Stabilisation detailNo in-lens VR according to Photography Blog; stabilisation depends on the attached camera bodyNikon's launch announcement confirms compatibility with the in-body five-axis VR in the Z6 and Z7
Video featuresFocus-breathing suppression; internal zoom keeps the centre of gravity steady on gimbalsReduced focus breathing and quiet autofocus; control ring can adjust aperture smoothly
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter77 mm67 mm
Maximum diameter84 mm75 mm
Length142 mm99 mm
Weight675 g470 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 rangeA/M focus switch and programmable ring for manual focus, aperture or exposure compensation; no distance scale
Filter detail–67 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch. Photography Blog's 62 mm reference conflicts with Nikon's specification and is not used
Zoom designInternal zoom maintains the lens length–
Weather resistanceDust- and drip-resistant construction; not guaranteed in every situationNikon states sealing of moving parts against dust and water droplets; this is not a waterproof claim
Dimensions detailApproximately 84 mm maximum diameter by 142 mm from camera mount flange to lens endApproximately 75 mm maximum diameter × 99 mm from the lens mount flange
Weight detailMaker approximately 675 gApproximately 470 g
Lens hoodHB-117 with window for rotating filtersHB-91 bayonet hood included
In the boxLC-77B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-117 hood and CL-C2 caseLC-67B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-91 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 dayNikon USA's July 2019 announcement states September availability. Earliest exact global and first UK retail day are unconfirmed, so month precision is retained

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