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Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II vs Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR

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NikonNIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S IINikonNIKKOR Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2025November 2021
Optics
Lens typeZoomZoom
Focal length24–70 mm18–140 mm
Maximum aperturef/2.8f/3.5–6.3
Minimum aperturef/22f/22–40
Macro lensNo–
Optical construction14 elements in 10 groupsSeventeen elements in thirteen groups
Special elementsTwo ED and three aspherical elementsTwo ED and two aspherical elements
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 76°–11°30′
Mount and compatibility
MountsNikon ZNikon Z mount
Image circleFull frameAPS-C
CompatibilityNikon Z mount, FX/full-frame image circleNikon Z DX cameras; Nikon USA gives a 27–210 mm full-frame-equivalent angle of view
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.24 m0.2 m
Maximum magnification0.32×0.33×
Optical stabilisationNoYes
Autofocus detailMulti-focusing system with Silky Swift Voice Coil MotorsStepping-motor 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 distances from focal plane 0.2 m at 18 mm, 0.22 m at 24 mm, 0.25 m at 35 mm, 0.3 m at 50 mm, 0.36 m at 70 mm and 0.4 m at 100–140 mm
Magnification detailMaximum 0.21× at 24 mm or 0.32× at 70 mmMaximum reproduction ratio 0.33× at maximum telephoto
Stabilisation detailNo in-lens VR according to Photography Blog; stabilisation depends on the attached camera bodyLens-shift VR with voice-coil motors; five-stop CIPA claim on an APS-C camera in NORMAL mode at maximum telephoto
Video featuresFocus-breathing suppression; internal zoom keeps the centre of gravity steady on gimbalsNikon describes reduced focus shift while zooming, reduced focus breathing and quiet autofocus
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter77 mm62 mm
Maximum diameter84 mm73 mm
Length142 mm90 mm
Weight675 g315 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 rangeZoom ring and programmable focus/control ring with ISO, aperture and exposure-compensation assignments. Focus mode and VR are selected on the camera; no lens switches, function buttons or display, as Amateur Photographer describes
Zoom designInternal zoom maintains the lens lengthBarrel extends while zooming towards 140 mm, as Amateur Photographer illustrates
Filter detail–62 mm screw-on filters, 0.75 mm pitch
Weather resistanceDust- and drip-resistant construction; not guaranteed in every situationNikon describes dust and drip protection but does not guarantee it in all conditions. Both reviews report a plastic mount without a sealing gasket; this does not replace Nikon's qualified protection claim
Dimensions detailApproximately 84 mm maximum diameter by 142 mm from camera mount flange to lens endApproximately 73 × 90 mm; extension from lens mount
Weight detailMaker approximately 675 gApproximately 315 g
Lens hoodHB-117 with window for rotating filtersOptional HB-101 hood
In the boxLC-77B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-117 hood and CL-C2 caseLC-62B front cap and LF-N1 rear cap; rear caps may differ in lens kits
Release detailAnnounced 22 August 2025; Nikon US specified mid-September availability. Main keeps the confirmed month without inventing a UK retail dayNikon USA gives November 2021 availability; Nikon Japan specifies its regional on-sale date as 26 November 2021

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