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Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II vs Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 50mm f/2.8

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NikonNIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S IINikonNIKKOR Z MC 50mm f/2.8
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2025June 2021
Optics
Lens typeZoomPrime
Focal length24–70 mm50 mm
Maximum aperturef/2.8f/2.8
Minimum aperturef/22f/22
Macro lensNoYes
Optical construction14 elements in 10 groups10 elements in seven groups; front focusing
Special elementsTwo ED and three aspherical elementsOne ED and one aspherical element
CoatingsMeso Amorphous Coat and ARNEO Coat; fluorine-coated front elementFluorine-coated front element
Aperture detail–f/2.8–22 at infinity; effective f/5.6–32 at closest focus distance of 0.16 m. Main aperture values refer to infinity
Diaphragm11 rounded bladesNine rounded blades
Angle of viewFX 84°–34°20′; DX 61°–22°50′FX 47°; DX 31°30′
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
Adaptor support–Compatible with the Nikon ES-2 film digitising adapter
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.24 m0.16 m
Maximum magnification0.32×1×
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Autofocus detailMulti-focusing system with Silky Swift Voice Coil MotorsStepping motor; 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 0.16 m from the focal plane; front lens barrel extends when focusing close. Limiter selects FULL or 0.16–0.30 m close range, rather than excluding close distances as Digital Camera World states
Magnification detailMaximum 0.21× at 24 mm or 0.32× at 70 mmMaximum 1× life-size reproduction; barrel markings indicate 1:2, 1:1.4 and 1:1. Nikon UK states approximately 5 cm between the lens front and subject at closest focus
Stabilisation detailNo in-lens VR according to Photography Blog; stabilisation depends on the attached camera bodyNo lens optical VR; compatible cameras may provide in-body stabilisation
Video featuresFocus-breathing suppression; internal zoom keeps the centre of gravity steady on gimbalsNear-silent autofocus and a silent control ring
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter77 mm46 mm
Maximum diameter84 mm74.5 mm
Length142 mm66 mm
Weight675 g260 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 rangeCombined focus/customisable control ring, AF/manual switch and close-range focus limiter; focus-distance and reproduction-ratio indicators appear on the extending barrel according to Nikon's release
Filter detail–46 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch
Zoom designInternal zoom maintains the lens length–
Weather resistanceDust- and drip-resistant construction; not guaranteed in every situationNikon USA describes dust and drip resistance; not a waterproof rating. Fluorine front coating resists dirt and smudges
Dimensions detailApproximately 84 mm maximum diameter by 142 mm from camera mount flange to lens endApproximately 74.5 mm maximum diameter × 66 mm from mount flange; barrel extends during close focusing
Weight detailMaker approximately 675 gApproximately 260 g
Lens hoodHB-117 with window for rotating filtersHN-41 included
In the boxLC-77B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-117 hood and CL-C2 caseLC-46B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HN-41 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 states late-June 2021 availability. Earliest exact global and first UK retail day unconfirmed, so month precision retained

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