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Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-75mm f/2.8

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NikonNIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 SNikonNIKKOR Z 28-75mm f/2.8
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2018January 2022
Optics
Lens typeZoomZoom
Focal length24–70 mm28–75 mm
Maximum aperturef/4f/2.8
Minimum aperturef/22f/22
Optical constructionFourteen elements in eleven groupsFifteen elements in twelve groups
Special elementsOne ED, one aspherical ED and three aspherical elementsOne Super ED element, one ED element and three aspherical elements
CoatingsNano Crystal Coat and fluorine-coated front elementAntifouling coating on the frontmost lens surface
Aperture detailConstant f/4 maximum; f/22 minimum; electromagnetic diaphragm–
DiaphragmSeven rounded bladesNine 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; full-frame FX and DX camerasNikon Z mount; full-frame FX and DX cameras, as Photography Blog describes
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.3 m0.19 m
Maximum magnification–0.34×
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Autofocus detailNikon describes smooth, quiet focusing with floating lens elements for close-distance focusStepping-motor autofocus
Focus distance detailInternal focusing; minimum 0.3 m from focal plane at all zoom positions; no mechanical end stops on the focus ring, as Photography Blog notesInternal 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 detail–Nikon maximum reproduction ratio 0.34×
Stabilisation detailUses compatible cameras' in-body VR; Nikon's UK page quotes up to five stops for its original camera system, not lens optical VRNo optical VR; a compatible camera body can provide sensor-shift stabilisation
Video featuresQuiet operation, compensation for focus breathing and smooth exposure control according to Nikon's launch announcementNikon describes reduced focus breathing, stable exposure control, quiet autofocus and smooth control-ring operation
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter72 mm67 mm
Maximum diameter77.5 mm75 mm
Length88.5 mm120.5 mm
Weight500 g565 g
ControlsZoom ring, programmable focus/control ring and A/M switch; no focus-distance scale. Control ring can adjust exposure compensation in AFZoom 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 designRetractable barrel, extended by turning the zoom ring without a separate release button; must extend to a shooting focal length before useBarrel extends while zooming towards 75 mm, as Photography Blog describes; main length is at 28 mm
Filter detail72 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch67 mm screw-on filters, 0.75 mm pitch
Weather resistanceNikon states sealing of the lens including moving parts for dust and drip resistance; not a waterproof guaranteeDust and drip protection; Nikon does not guarantee complete resistance in all conditions
Dimensions detailApproximately 77.5 mm maximum diameter × 88.5 mm from the lens mount flange when retractedApproximately 75 × 120.5 mm; extension from lens mount
Weight detailApproximately 500 gApproximately 565 g
Lens hoodHB-85 includedHB-93A hood included
In the boxLC-72B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-85 hood and CL-C1 caseLC-67B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-93A hood and CL-C2 case
Release detailNikon USA's August 2018 announcement gives September 27 availability. This is the retractable f/4 model, distinct from the later f/2.8 zoomNikon Japan gives 28 January 2022 as the on-sale date; its original February plan was revised on 19 January

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