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Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S

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NikonNIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 SNikonNIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S
Overview
ReleasedApril 2019September 2018
Optics
Lens typeZoomZoom
Focal length24–70 mm24–70 mm
Maximum aperturef/2.8f/4
Minimum aperturef/22f/22
Optical constructionSeventeen elements in fifteen groupsFourteen elements in eleven groups
Special elementsTwo ED and four aspherical elementsOne ED, one aspherical ED and three aspherical elements
CoatingsNano Crystal Coat and ARNEO coat; fluorine-coated front and rear elementsNano Crystal Coat and fluorine-coated front element
Aperture detailConstant f/2.8 maximum; f/22 minimumConstant f/4 maximum; f/22 minimum; electromagnetic diaphragm
DiaphragmNine rounded blades, as Nikon specifies; Digital Camera World's seven-blade specification conflicts with the makerSeven 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 mount
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; full-frame FX and DX cameras
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.38 m0.3 m
Maximum magnification0.22×–
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Autofocus detailStepping-motor Multi-Focus System; two actuators move two focusing groups, according to Nikon USANikon describes smooth, quiet focusing with floating lens elements for close-distance focus
Focus distance detailInternal focusing; autofocus and manual focus; minimum distance 0.38 m from focal plane at all zoom positionsInternal focusing; minimum 0.3 m from focal plane at all zoom positions; no mechanical end stops on the focus ring, as Photography Blog notes
Magnification detailMaximum reproduction ratio approximately 0.22×–
Stabilisation detailNo optical vibration reduction; compatible bodies provide sensor-shift stabilisationUses compatible cameras' in-body VR; Nikon's UK page quotes up to five stops for its original camera system, not lens optical VR
Video featuresNikon describes reduced focus breathing and quiet focusing; programmable control ring supports silent aperture controlQuiet operation, compensation for focus breathing and smooth exposure control according to Nikon's launch announcement
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter82 mm72 mm
Maximum diameter89 mm77.5 mm
Length126 mm88.5 mm
Weight805 g500 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 fieldZoom ring, programmable focus/control ring and A/M switch; no focus-distance scale. Control ring can adjust exposure compensation in AF
Zoom design–Retractable barrel, extended by turning the zoom ring without a separate release button; must extend to a shooting focal length before use
Filter detail82 mm screw-on filters, 0.75 mm pitch72 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch
Weather resistanceNikon describes dust and drip resistance and extensive sealing; no waterproof rating statedNikon states sealing of the lens including moving parts for dust and drip resistance; not a waterproof guarantee
Dimensions detailApproximately 89 × 126 mm, length measured from camera lens mount flangeApproximately 77.5 mm maximum diameter × 88.5 mm from the lens mount flange when retracted
Weight detailApproximately 805 gApproximately 500 g
Lens hoodHB-87 bayonet hood includedHB-85 included
In the boxLC-82B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-87 hood and CL-C2 caseLC-72B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-85 hood and CL-C1 case
Release detailNikon Japan gives 19 April 2019 as the on-sale date; Nikon USA initially specified spring 2019Nikon USA's August 2018 announcement gives September 27 availability. This is the retractable f/4 model, distinct from the later f/2.8 zoom

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