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Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ

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NikonNIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 SNikonNIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ
Overview
ReleasedApril 2019April 2025
Optics
Lens typeZoomZoom
Focal length24–70 mm28–135 mm
Maximum aperturef/2.8f/4
Minimum aperturef/22f/22
Optical constructionSeventeen elements in fifteen groups18 elements in 13 groups
Special elementsTwo ED and four aspherical elementsThree ED elements, one aspherical ED element and four aspherical elements
CoatingsNano Crystal Coat and ARNEO coat; fluorine-coated front and rear elementsMeso Amorphous Coat and fluorine coating on the 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 makerNine rounded blades
Angle of viewFX 84°–34°20′; DX 61°–22°50′FX 75° to 18°10′; DX 53° to 12°
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 frame–
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.38 m0.34 m
Maximum magnification0.22×0.25×
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Autofocus detailStepping-motor Multi-Focus System; two actuators move two focusing groups, according to Nikon USAStepping motor autofocus and internal focusing
Focus distance detailInternal focusing; autofocus and manual focus; minimum distance 0.38 m from focal plane at all zoom positionsMinimum focal-plane distances of 0.34 m at 28, 35 and 50 mm; 0.39 m at 70 mm; 0.43 m at 85 mm; 0.49 m at 105 mm; 0.57 m at 135 mm
Magnification detailMaximum reproduction ratio approximately 0.22×Maximum reproduction ratio 0.25× at 55–135 mm
Stabilisation detailNo optical vibration reduction; compatible bodies provide sensor-shift stabilisationNo optical VR, confirmed by Digital Camera World; camera stabilisation depends on the body
Video featuresNikon describes reduced focus breathing and quiet focusing; programmable control ring supports silent aperture controlFocus-breathing suppression, linear manual-focus support and power zoom; Hi-Res Zoom synchronisation requires a supported camera and suitable firmware
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter82 mm95 mm
Maximum diameter89 mm105 mm
Length126 mm177.5 mm
Weight805 g1,210 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 rocker, electronically coupled zoom and focus rings, customisable control ring, two L-Fn buttons and A–M switch; no mechanically driven manual zoom ring
Zoom design–Internal power zoom with eleven selectable speeds on compatible cameras; adjustable zoom-ring direction and rotation angle, with firmware and camera compatibility requirements
Filter detail82 mm screw-on filters, 0.75 mm pitch95 mm screw-in filter thread; HB-116 rectangular hood has a filter adjustment window
Weather resistanceNikon describes dust and drip resistance and extensive sealing; no waterproof rating statedMaker dust and drip-resistant design; protection is not guaranteed in every condition
Dimensions detailApproximately 89 × 126 mm, length measured from camera lens mount flangeApproximately 105 mm maximum diameter × 177.5 mm from the mount flange
Weight detailApproximately 805 gApproximately 1,210 g including tripod collar, used in the main specifications; approximately 1,120 g without it
Tripod mount–Tripod collar with removable foot
Lens hoodHB-87 bayonet hood included–
In the boxLC-82B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-87 hood and CL-C2 caseLC-95B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-116 hood and CL-C5 case
Release detailNikon Japan gives 19 April 2019 as the on-sale date; Nikon USA initially specified spring 2019Nikon USA specified April 2025 retail availability; the February announcement date is not used as the on-sale date

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