Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 70–200mm f/2.8 VR S II

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NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S compared with NIKKOR Z 70–200mm f/2.8 VR S II

	NikonNIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S	NikonNIKKOR Z 70–200mm f/2.8 VR S II
Overview
Released
Released	September 2018	March 2026
Optics
Lens type
Lens type	Zoom	Zoom
Focal length
Focal length	24–70 mm	70–200 mm
Maximum aperture
Maximum aperture	f/4	f/2.8
Minimum aperture
Minimum aperture	f/22	f/22
Optical construction
Optical construction	Fourteen elements in eleven groups	18 elements in 16 groups; internal focusing
Special elements
Special elements	One ED, one aspherical ED and three aspherical elements	One ED, one Super ED, two aspherical, one aspherical ED, one fluorite and one SR element
Coatings
Coatings	Nano Crystal Coat and fluorine-coated front element	Meso Amorphous Coat and ARNEO Coat; front-element fluorine coating
Aperture detail
Aperture detail	Constant f/4 maximum; f/22 minimum; electromagnetic diaphragm	f/2.8–22 throughout zoom range
Diaphragm
Diaphragm	Seven rounded blades	11 blades with rounded aperture
Angle of view
Angle of view	FX 84°–34°20′; DX 61°–22°50′	FX 34°20′–12°20′; DX 22°50′–8°
Mount and compatibility
Mounts
Mounts	Nikon Z mount	Nikon Z mount
Image circle
Image circle	Full frame	Full frame
Compatibility
Compatibility	Nikon Z mount; full-frame FX and DX cameras	Native Nikon Z mount; full-frame FX image circle, also usable on DX cameras
Teleconverter support
Teleconverter support	–	Compatible with Z TELECONVERTER TC-1.4× and TC-2.0×
Focus and stabilisation
Autofocus
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
Minimum focus distance
Minimum focus distance	0.3 m	0.38 m
Maximum magnification
Maximum magnification	–	0.3×
Optical stabilisation
Optical stabilisation	No	Yes
Autofocus detail
Autofocus detail	Nikon describes smooth, quiet focusing with floating lens elements for close-distance focus	Silky Swift VCM multi-focusing drive
Focus distance detail
Focus distance detail	Internal focusing; minimum 0.3 m from focal plane at all zoom positions; no mechanical end stops on the focus ring, as Photography Blog notes	Distances from focal plane; 0.38 m at 70/85 mm, 0.5 m at 105 mm, 0.6 m at 135 mm and 0.8 m at 200 mm
Magnification detail
Magnification detail	–	Maximum 0.3× at 70 mm or 0.25× at 200 mm; no separate AF/MF distinction published
Stabilisation detail
Stabilisation detail	Uses compatible cameras' in-body VR; Nikon's UK page quotes up to five stops for its original camera system, not lens optical VR	Maker six-stop claim under CIPA2024 yaw/pitch/roll testing with Z6III, Synchro VR enabled, at telephoto end in Normal mode; support depends on camera
Video features
Video features	Quiet operation, compensation for focus breathing and smooth exposure control according to Nikon's launch announcement	–
Design
Dust and moisture resistant
Dust and moisture resistant	Yes	Yes
Filter diameter
Filter diameter	72 mm	77 mm
Maximum diameter
Maximum diameter	77.5 mm	90 mm
Length
Length	88.5 mm	208 mm
Weight
Weight	500 g (better)	998 g
Controls
Controls	Zoom ring, programmable focus/control ring and A/M switch; no focus-distance scale. Control ring can adjust exposure compensation in AF	AF/manual switch, programmable function controls and focus limiter FULL (infinity–0.38 m) or LIMIT (infinity–5 m); control-ring clicking requires compatible camera/firmware
Zoom design
Zoom design	Retractable barrel, extended by turning the zoom ring without a separate release button; must extend to a shooting focal length before use	Internal zoom maintains barrel length and balance
Filter detail
Filter detail	72 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch	–
Weather resistance
Weather resistance	Nikon states sealing of the lens including moving parts for dust and drip resistance; not a waterproof guarantee	Dust and drip resistance is not guaranteed in every situation
Dimensions detail
Dimensions detail	Approximately 77.5 mm maximum diameter × 88.5 mm from the lens mount flange when retracted	Approximately 90 mm maximum diameter × 208 mm from mount flange
Weight detail
Weight detail	Approximately 500 g	Approximately 998 g without tripod collar ring or 1180 g with it
Tripod mount
Tripod mount	–	Removable collar with Arca-Swiss screw-clamp foot; maker advises against lever clamps. Protective collar cover included.
Lens hood
Lens hood	HB-85 included	HB-119 with filter-adjustment window
In the box
In the box	LC-72B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-85 hood and CL-C1 case	LC-77B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-119 hood and CL-C3 lens case; removable tripod collar and protective cover
Release detail
Release detail	Nikon USA's August 2018 announcement gives September 27 availability. This is the retractable f/4 model, distinct from the later f/2.8 zoom	US maker states late March 2026; exact earliest retail day or first UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retained