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Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4

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NikonNIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 SNikonNIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4
Overview
ReleasedApril 2019September 2024
Optics
Lens typeZoomPrime
Focal length24–70 mm50 mm
Maximum aperturef/2.8f/1.4
Minimum aperturef/22f/16
Optical constructionSeventeen elements in fifteen groups10 elements in seven groups; internal focusing
Special elementsTwo ED and four aspherical elementsOne aspherical element
CoatingsNano Crystal Coat and ARNEO coat; fluorine-coated front and rear elements–
Aperture detailConstant f/2.8 maximum; f/22 minimumf/1.4–16
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 47°; DX 31°30′
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 frameNative Nikon Z mount; FX/full-frame image circle, also usable on DX cameras
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.38 m0.37 m
Maximum magnification0.22×0.17×
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Autofocus detailStepping-motor Multi-Focus System; two actuators move two focusing groups, according to Nikon USAMulti-focusing system; stepping motors; automatic or manual focusing
Focus distance detailInternal focusing; autofocus and manual focus; minimum distance 0.38 m from focal plane at all zoom positionsMinimum 0.37 m from focal plane; no separate AF/manual distance published
Magnification detailMaximum reproduction ratio approximately 0.22×Maximum 0.17×
Stabilisation detailNo optical vibration reduction; compatible bodies provide sensor-shift stabilisationNo optical VR, as confirmed by Amateur Photographer; camera-body stabilisation depends on the body
Video featuresNikon describes reduced focus breathing and quiet focusing; programmable control ring supports silent aperture controlSuppressed focus breathing, quiet focusing and clickless control ring
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter82 mm62 mm
Maximum diameter89 mm74.5 mm
Length126 mm86.5 mm
Weight805 g420 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 fieldSeparate manual focus and customisable control rings; no physical AF/manual switch or function buttons, as confirmed by Amateur Photographer
Zoom design–Internal focusing keeps lens length unchanged
Filter detail82 mm screw-on filters, 0.75 mm pitch62 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch
Weather resistanceNikon describes dust and drip resistance and extensive sealing; no waterproof rating statedDesigned for dust and moisture resistance; resistance is not guaranteed under every condition
Dimensions detailApproximately 89 × 126 mm, length measured from camera lens mount flangeApproximately 74.5 mm maximum diameter × 86.5 mm from mount flange
Weight detailApproximately 805 gApproximately 420 g
Lens hoodHB-87 bayonet hood includedHB-115 included
In the boxLC-82B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-87 hood and CL-C2 caseLC-62B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap and HB-115 hood
Release detailNikon Japan gives 19 April 2019 as the on-sale date; Nikon USA initially specified spring 2019Nikon USA states late September 2024 availability; earliest exact retail day and first UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retained. The co-marketed f/1.8 S is not treated as its predecessor

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