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Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II vs Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 24mm f/1.7

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NikonNIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S IINikonNIKKOR Z DX 24mm f/1.7
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2025June 2023
Optics
Lens typeZoomPrime
Focal length24–70 mm24 mm
Maximum aperturef/2.8f/1.7
Minimum aperturef/22f/11
Macro lensNo–
Optical construction14 elements in 10 groupsNine elements in eight groups
Special elementsTwo ED and three aspherical elementsTwo aspherical elements
Aperture detail–f/1.7 maximum; f/11 minimum
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 61°; angle of view equivalent to 36 mm on full frame
Mount and compatibility
MountsNikon ZNikon Z mount
Image circleFull frameAPS-C
CompatibilityNikon Z mount, FX/full-frame image circleNikon Z mount; designed for DX-format APS-C cameras; full-frame Z bodies use their DX crop mode
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.24 m0.18 m
Maximum magnification0.32×0.19×
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Autofocus detailMulti-focusing system with Silky Swift Voice Coil MotorsStepping-motor autofocus, according to Nikon USA
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 mmRear focusing system; minimum 0.18 m from focal plane; Nikon specifies 12.4 cm from lens front to subject at closest focus
Magnification detailMaximum 0.21× at 24 mm or 0.32× at 70 mmMaximum reproduction ratio 0.19×
Stabilisation detailNo in-lens VR according to Photography Blog; stabilisation depends on the attached camera bodyNo optical VR; original Z30, Z50 and Zfc bodies also lack in-body stabilisation
Video featuresFocus-breathing suppression; internal zoom keeps the centre of gravity steady on gimbalsNikon describes suppressed focus breathing, but notes it may remain noticeable depending on subject distance. Amateur Photographer hears focusing in quiet scenes; Digital Camera World finds near-silent video transitions
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter77 mm46 mm
Maximum diameter84 mm70 mm
Length142 mm40 mm
Weight675 g135 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 rangeProgrammable focus/control ring for focus, aperture, exposure compensation or ISO; no physical A/M switch
Filter detail–46 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch; Nikon recommends using the hood and only one filter at a time, attached to its front
Zoom designInternal zoom maintains the lens length–
Weather resistanceDust- and drip-resistant construction; not guaranteed in every situationDust- and drip-resistant construction, with limited sealing according to both reviews; Nikon does not guarantee resistance in all situations or conditions
Dimensions detailApproximately 84 mm maximum diameter by 142 mm from camera mount flange to lens endApproximately 70 × 40 mm, distance to end of lens measured from camera lens mount flange
Weight detailMaker approximately 675 gApproximately 135 g
Lens hoodHB-117 with window for rotating filtersHN-42 included; screws into lens filter thread and accepts filters
In the boxLC-77B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-117 hood and CL-C2 caseLC-46B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap and HN-42 hood; CL-C4 case optional
Release detailAnnounced 22 August 2025; Nikon US specified mid-September availability. Main keeps the confirmed month without inventing a UK retail dayNikon USA specifies mid-June 2023 availability; month precision retained

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