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Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4

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NikonNIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 SNikonNIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2018September 2024
Optics
Lens typeZoomPrime
Focal length24–70 mm50 mm
Maximum aperturef/4f/1.4
Minimum aperturef/22f/16
Optical constructionFourteen elements in eleven groups10 elements in seven groups; internal focusing
Special elementsOne ED, one aspherical ED and three aspherical elementsOne aspherical element
CoatingsNano Crystal Coat and fluorine-coated front element–
Aperture detailConstant f/4 maximum; f/22 minimum; electromagnetic diaphragmf/1.4–16
DiaphragmSeven rounded bladesNine 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; full-frame FX and DX camerasNative Nikon Z mount; FX/full-frame image circle, also usable on DX cameras
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.3 m0.37 m
Maximum magnification–0.17×
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Autofocus detailNikon describes smooth, quiet focusing with floating lens elements for close-distance focusMulti-focusing system; stepping motors; automatic or manual focusing
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 notesMinimum 0.37 m from focal plane; no separate AF/manual distance published
Magnification detail–Maximum 0.17×
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, as confirmed by Amateur Photographer; camera-body stabilisation depends on the body
Video featuresQuiet operation, compensation for focus breathing and smooth exposure control according to Nikon's launch announcementSuppressed focus breathing, quiet focusing and clickless control ring
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter72 mm62 mm
Maximum diameter77.5 mm74.5 mm
Length88.5 mm86.5 mm
Weight500 g420 g
ControlsZoom ring, programmable focus/control ring and A/M switch; no focus-distance scale. Control ring can adjust exposure compensation in AFSeparate manual focus and customisable control rings; no physical AF/manual switch or function buttons, as confirmed by Amateur Photographer
Zoom designRetractable barrel, extended by turning the zoom ring without a separate release button; must extend to a shooting focal length before useInternal focusing keeps lens length unchanged
Filter detail72 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch62 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch
Weather resistanceNikon states sealing of the lens including moving parts for dust and drip resistance; not a waterproof guaranteeDesigned for dust and moisture resistance; resistance is not guaranteed under every condition
Dimensions detailApproximately 77.5 mm maximum diameter × 88.5 mm from the lens mount flange when retractedApproximately 74.5 mm maximum diameter × 86.5 mm from mount flange
Weight detailApproximately 500 gApproximately 420 g
Lens hoodHB-85 includedHB-115 included
In the boxLC-72B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-85 hood and CL-C1 caseLC-62B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap and HB-115 hood
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 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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