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Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II vs Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S

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NikonNIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S IINikonNIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2025June 2021
Optics
Lens typeZoomPrime
Focal length24–70 mm105 mm
Maximum aperturef/2.8f/2.8
Minimum aperturef/22f/32
Macro lensNoYes
Optical construction14 elements in 10 groups16 elements in 11 groups; internal focusing
Special elementsTwo ED and three aspherical elementsThree ED elements and one aspherical element
CoatingsMeso Amorphous Coat and ARNEO Coat; fluorine-coated front elementNano Crystal and ARNEO coatings; fluorine-coated front element
Aperture detail–f/2.8–32 at infinity; effective f/4.5–51 at the closest focus distance of 0.29 m. Main aperture figures refer to infinity
Diaphragm11 rounded bladesNine rounded blades
Angle of viewFX 84°–34°20′; DX 61°–22°50′FX 23°10′; DX 15°20′
Mount and compatibility
MountsNikon ZNikon Z mount
Image circleFull frameFull frame
CompatibilityNikon Z mount, FX/full-frame image circleNative Nikon Z mount; FX/full-frame image circle, also usable on DX cameras
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.24 m0.29 m
Maximum magnification0.32×1×
Optical stabilisationNoYes
Autofocus detailMulti-focusing system with Silky Swift Voice Coil MotorsMulti-focus stepping-motor system; automatic or manual focusing
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 mmMinimum 0.29 m from focal plane; limiter selects full range or 0.29–0.5 m. Manual focus throw is adjustable; focus direction reversal requires a compatible Nikon Z body released in October 2020 or later
Magnification detailMaximum 0.21× at 24 mm or 0.32× at 70 mmMaximum 1×, reproducing subjects at life size
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 with an FX camera in Normal mode. Stabilisation becomes less effective at macro distances, as both reviews note; the USA release's generic footnote refers to maximum telephoto although this is a prime
Video featuresFocus-breathing suppression; internal zoom keeps the centre of gravity steady on gimbalsQuiet autofocus, smooth aperture control and reduced focus breathing
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter77 mm62 mm
Maximum diameter84 mm85 mm
Length142 mm140 mm
Weight675 g630 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 rangeSeparate manual focus and customisable control rings, L-Fn button, information panel with DISP button, AF/manual switch and focus limiter; Digital Camera World confirms distance, depth-of-field and aperture display
Zoom designInternal zoom maintains the lens lengthInternal focusing keeps lens length unchanged
Filter detail–62 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch
Weather resistanceDust- and drip-resistant construction; not guaranteed in every situationSealing around mount and moving parts for dust and drip resistance, not guaranteed in all conditions; fluorine front coating repels water, dirt and dust
Dimensions detailApproximately 84 mm maximum diameter by 142 mm from camera mount flange to lens endApproximately 85 mm maximum diameter × 140 mm from mount flange
Weight detailMaker approximately 675 gApproximately 630 g
Lens hoodHB-117 with window for rotating filtersHB-99 included
In the boxLC-77B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-117 hood and CL-C2 caseLC-62B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-99 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 states late-June 2021 availability; earliest exact retail day and first UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retained

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