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

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NikonNIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 SNikonNIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II
Overview
ReleasedApril 2019September 2025
Optics
Lens typeZoomZoom
Focal length24–70 mm24–70 mm
Maximum aperturef/2.8f/2.8
Minimum aperturef/22f/22
Macro lens–No
Optical constructionSeventeen elements in fifteen groups14 elements in 10 groups
Special elementsTwo ED and four aspherical elementsTwo ED and three aspherical elements
CoatingsNano Crystal Coat and ARNEO coat; fluorine-coated front and rear elementsMeso Amorphous Coat and ARNEO Coat; fluorine-coated front element
Aperture detailConstant f/2.8 maximum; f/22 minimum–
DiaphragmNine rounded blades, as Nikon specifies; Digital Camera World's seven-blade specification conflicts with the maker11 rounded blades
Angle of viewFX 84°–34°20′; DX 61°–22°50′FX 84°–34°20′; DX 61°–22°50′
Mount and compatibility
MountsNikon Z mountNikon Z
Image circleFull frameFull frame
CompatibilityNikon Z mount; FX and DX cameras; DX gives the angle of view of a 36–105 mm zoom on full frameNikon Z mount, FX/full-frame image circle
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.38 m0.24 m
Maximum magnification0.22×0.32×
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Autofocus detailStepping-motor Multi-Focus System; two actuators move two focusing groups, according to Nikon USAMulti-focusing system with Silky Swift Voice Coil Motors
Focus distance detailInternal focusing; autofocus and manual focus; minimum distance 0.38 m from focal plane at all zoom positionsMinimum 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 mm
Magnification detailMaximum reproduction ratio approximately 0.22×Maximum 0.21× at 24 mm or 0.32× at 70 mm
Stabilisation detailNo optical vibration reduction; compatible bodies provide sensor-shift stabilisationNo in-lens VR according to Photography Blog; stabilisation depends on the attached camera body
Video featuresNikon describes reduced focus breathing and quiet focusing; programmable control ring supports silent aperture controlFocus-breathing suppression; internal zoom keeps the centre of gravity steady on gimbals
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter82 mm77 mm
Maximum diameter89 mm84 mm
Length126 mm142 mm
Weight805 g675 g
ControlsZoom ring, separate focus and control rings, L-Fn button, A/M switch and DISP button; OLED shows aperture, focal length, focus distance and depth of fieldClick on/off control ring, two assignable L-fn buttons and focus-limit switch that restricts minimum focus to 0.33 m throughout the zoom range
Zoom design–Internal zoom maintains the lens length
Filter detail82 mm screw-on filters, 0.75 mm pitch–
Weather resistanceNikon describes dust and drip resistance and extensive sealing; no waterproof rating statedDust- and drip-resistant construction; not guaranteed in every situation
Dimensions detailApproximately 89 × 126 mm, length measured from camera lens mount flangeApproximately 84 mm maximum diameter by 142 mm from camera mount flange to lens end
Weight detailApproximately 805 gMaker approximately 675 g
Lens hoodHB-87 bayonet hood includedHB-117 with window for rotating filters
In the boxLC-82B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-87 hood and CL-C2 caseLC-77B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-117 hood and CL-C2 case
Release detailNikon Japan gives 19 April 2019 as the on-sale date; Nikon USA initially specified spring 2019Announced 22 August 2025; Nikon US specified mid-September availability. Main keeps the confirmed month without inventing a UK retail day

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