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Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II vs Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR

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NikonNIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S IINikonNIKKOR Z DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2025May 2023
Optics
Lens typeZoomZoom
Focal length24–70 mm12–28 mm
Maximum aperturef/2.8f/3.5–5.6
Minimum aperturef/22f/16–25
Macro lensNo–
Optical construction14 elements in 10 groupsTwelve elements in eleven groups
Special elementsTwo ED and three aspherical elementsOne ED and one aspherical element
CoatingsMeso Amorphous Coat and ARNEO Coat; fluorine-coated front element–
Diaphragm11 rounded bladesSeven rounded blades
Angle of viewFX 84°–34°20′; DX 61°–22°50′DX 99°–53°
Mount and compatibility
MountsNikon ZNikon Z mount
Image circleFull frameAPS-C
CompatibilityNikon Z mount, FX/full-frame image circleNikon Z DX format; 18–42 mm full-frame-equivalent angle of view. Nikon's launch release limited camera-button and eleven-speed support to Z30 and Zfc, with remote software support to follow
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.24 m0.19 m
Maximum magnification0.32×0.21×
Optical stabilisationNoYes
Autofocus detailMulti-focusing system with Silky Swift Voice Coil MotorsSTM stepping-motor autofocus, as Nikon's launch release states
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 distance 0.19 m from the focal plane at all zoom positions
Magnification detailMaximum 0.21× at 24 mm or 0.32× at 70 mmMaximum reproduction ratio 0.21×
Stabilisation detailNo in-lens VR according to Photography Blog; stabilisation depends on the attached camera bodyLens-shift VR using voice-coil motors; 4.5-stop CIPA claim on a DX camera in Normal VR at maximum telephoto
Video featuresFocus-breathing suppression; internal zoom keeps the centre of gravity steady on gimbals–
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter77 mm67 mm
Maximum diameter84 mm72 mm
Length142 mm63.5 mm
Weight675 g205 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 rangePower-zoom ring and silent customisable control ring. Amateur Photographer identifies manual focus, aperture, exposure compensation and ISO assignments; AF and VR are controlled from the camera
Zoom designInternal zoom maintains the lens lengthInternal power zoom; fixed exterior length during zoom and focus. Eleven selectable speeds cover the range in approximately 0.55–36 seconds
Weather resistanceDust- and drip-resistant construction; not guaranteed in every situationNikon specifies dust- and drip-resistant construction, without guaranteeing protection in every condition; this takes precedence over Amateur Photographer's contrary weather-proofing statement
Dimensions detailApproximately 84 mm maximum diameter by 142 mm from camera mount flange to lens endApproximately 72 mm maximum diameter × 63.5 mm from mount flange
Weight detailMaker approximately 675 gApproximately 205 g
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-67B front cap and LF-N1 rear cap; HB-112 hood sold separately
Release detailAnnounced 22 August 2025; Nikon US specified mid-September availability. Main keeps the confirmed month without inventing a UK retail dayNikon USA announced availability in May 2023

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