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Nikon NIKKOR Z 24mm f/1.8 S vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ

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NikonNIKKOR Z 24mm f/1.8 SNikonNIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ
Overview
ReleasedOctober 2019April 2025
Optics
Lens typePrimeZoom
Focal length24 mm28–135 mm
Maximum aperturef/1.8f/4
Minimum aperturef/16f/22
Optical constructionTwelve elements in ten groups18 elements in 13 groups
Special elementsOne ED and four aspherical elementsThree ED elements, one aspherical ED element and four aspherical elements
CoatingsNano Crystal CoatMeso Amorphous Coat and fluorine coating on the front element
Aperture detailf/1.8 maximum; f/16 minimum–
DiaphragmNine rounded bladesNine rounded blades
Angle of viewFX 84°; DX 61°FX 75° to 18°10′; DX 53° to 12°
Mount and compatibility
MountsNikon Z mountNikon Z mount
Image circleFull frameFull frame
CompatibilityNikon Z mount; full-frame FX and DX cameras–
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.25 m0.34 m
Maximum magnification0.15×0.25×
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Autofocus detailMulti-focusing system using two AF drives in tandem; near-silent stepping motors, according to Nikon's launch announcementStepping motor autofocus and internal focusing
Focus distance detailRear focusing system according to Nikon UK; minimum 0.25 m from focal plane; no mechanical end stops on the focus ring, as Photography Blog notesMinimum focal-plane distances of 0.34 m at 28, 35 and 50 mm; 0.39 m at 70 mm; 0.43 m at 85 mm; 0.49 m at 105 mm; 0.57 m at 135 mm
Magnification detailMaximum reproduction ratio approximately 0.15×Maximum reproduction ratio 0.25× at 55–135 mm
Stabilisation detailNo lens optical VR, as Digital Camera World confirms; compatible cameras provide in-body stabilisation. Nikon's launch release identifies in-camera five-axis VR and electronic VRNo optical VR, confirmed by Digital Camera World; camera stabilisation depends on the body
Video featuresNikon describes reduced focus breathing, near-silent AF and silent aperture control through the control ringFocus-breathing suppression, linear manual-focus support and power zoom; Hi-Res Zoom synchronisation requires a supported camera and suitable firmware
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter72 mm95 mm
Maximum diameter78 mm105 mm
Length96.5 mm177.5 mm
Weight450 g1,210 g
ControlsProgrammable focus/control ring and A/M switch; ring can control aperture or exposure compensation; no focus-distance scaleZoom rocker, electronically coupled zoom and focus rings, customisable control ring, two L-Fn buttons and A–M switch; no mechanically driven manual zoom ring
Zoom design–Internal power zoom with eleven selectable speeds on compatible cameras; adjustable zoom-ring direction and rotation angle, with firmware and camera compatibility requirements
Filter detail72 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch95 mm screw-in filter thread; HB-116 rectangular hood has a filter adjustment window
Weather resistanceNikon states sealing of moving barrel parts against dust and water droplets; not a waterproof guaranteeMaker dust and drip-resistant design; protection is not guaranteed in every condition
Dimensions detailApproximately 78 mm maximum diameter × 96.5 mm from the camera lens mount flangeApproximately 105 mm maximum diameter × 177.5 mm from the mount flange
Weight detailApproximately 450 gApproximately 1,210 g including tripod collar, used in the main specifications; approximately 1,120 g without it
Tripod mount–Tripod collar with removable foot
Lens hoodHB-88 included–
In the boxLC-72B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-88 hood and CL-C1 caseLC-95B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-116 hood and CL-C5 case
Release detailNikon Canada's September 2019 announcement specifies October 2019 availability; a confirmed first retail day was not foundNikon USA specified April 2025 retail availability; the February announcement date is not used as the on-sale date

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