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Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-75mm f/2.8

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NikonNIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 SNikonNIKKOR Z 28-75mm f/2.8
Overview
ReleasedApril 2019January 2022
Optics
Lens typeZoomZoom
Focal length24–70 mm28–75 mm
Maximum aperturef/2.8f/2.8
Minimum aperturef/22f/22
Optical constructionSeventeen elements in fifteen groupsFifteen elements in twelve groups
Special elementsTwo ED and four aspherical elementsOne Super ED element, one ED element and three aspherical elements
CoatingsNano Crystal Coat and ARNEO coat; fluorine-coated front and rear elementsAntifouling coating on the frontmost lens surface
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; electromagnetic aperture control
Angle of viewFX 84°–34°20′; DX 61°–22°50′FX 75°–32°10′; DX 53°–21°20′
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, as Photography Blog describes
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.38 m0.19 m
Maximum magnification0.22×0.34×
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Autofocus detailStepping-motor Multi-Focus System; two actuators move two focusing groups, according to Nikon USAStepping-motor autofocus
Focus distance detailInternal focusing; autofocus and manual focus; minimum distance 0.38 m from focal plane at all zoom positionsInternal focusing; minimum distances from focal plane 0.19 m at 28 mm, 0.22 m at 35 mm, 0.3 m at 50 mm and 0.39 m at 75 mm. CameraLabs measured 0.37 m at 75 mm; main values retain Nikon UK's published specification
Magnification detailMaximum reproduction ratio approximately 0.22×Nikon maximum reproduction ratio 0.34×
Stabilisation detailNo optical vibration reduction; compatible bodies provide sensor-shift stabilisationNo optical VR; a compatible camera body can provide sensor-shift stabilisation
Video featuresNikon describes reduced focus breathing and quiet focusing; programmable control ring supports silent aperture controlNikon describes reduced focus breathing, stable exposure control, quiet autofocus and smooth control-ring operation
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter82 mm67 mm
Maximum diameter89 mm75 mm
Length126 mm120.5 mm
Weight805 g565 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 and programmable shared focus/control ring; Nikon describes aperture and exposure-compensation assignments. Photography Blog also identifies ISO assignment and absence of external switches; focus mode is selected on the camera
Zoom design–Barrel extends while zooming towards 75 mm, as Photography Blog describes; main length is at 28 mm
Filter detail82 mm screw-on filters, 0.75 mm pitch67 mm screw-on filters, 0.75 mm pitch
Weather resistanceNikon describes dust and drip resistance and extensive sealing; no waterproof rating statedDust and drip protection; Nikon does not guarantee complete resistance in all conditions
Dimensions detailApproximately 89 × 126 mm, length measured from camera lens mount flangeApproximately 75 × 120.5 mm; extension from lens mount
Weight detailApproximately 805 gApproximately 565 g
Lens hoodHB-87 bayonet hood includedHB-93A hood included
In the boxLC-82B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-87 hood and CL-C2 caseLC-67B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-93A hood and CL-C2 case
Release detailNikon Japan gives 19 April 2019 as the on-sale date; Nikon USA initially specified spring 2019Nikon Japan gives 28 January 2022 as the on-sale date; its original February plan was revised on 19 January

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