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Nikon NIKKOR Z 24mm f/1.8 S vs Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 24mm f/1.7

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NikonNIKKOR Z 24mm f/1.8 SNikonNIKKOR Z DX 24mm f/1.7
Overview
ReleasedOctober 2019June 2023
Optics
Lens typePrimePrime
Focal length24 mm24 mm
Maximum aperturef/1.8f/1.7
Minimum aperturef/16f/11
Optical constructionTwelve elements in ten groupsNine elements in eight groups
Special elementsOne ED and four aspherical elementsTwo aspherical elements
CoatingsNano Crystal Coat–
Aperture detailf/1.8 maximum; f/16 minimumf/1.7 maximum; f/11 minimum
DiaphragmNine rounded bladesSeven rounded blades
Angle of viewFX 84°; DX 61°DX 61°; angle of view equivalent to 36 mm on full frame
Mount and compatibility
MountsNikon Z mountNikon Z mount
Image circleFull frameAPS-C
CompatibilityNikon Z mount; full-frame FX and DX camerasNikon Z mount; designed for DX-format APS-C cameras; full-frame Z bodies use their DX crop mode
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.25 m0.18 m
Maximum magnification0.15×0.19×
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Autofocus detailMulti-focusing system using two AF drives in tandem; near-silent stepping motors, according to Nikon's launch announcementStepping-motor autofocus, according to Nikon USA
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 notesRear focusing system; minimum 0.18 m from focal plane; Nikon specifies 12.4 cm from lens front to subject at closest focus
Magnification detailMaximum reproduction ratio approximately 0.15×Maximum reproduction ratio 0.19×
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; original Z30, Z50 and Zfc bodies also lack in-body stabilisation
Video featuresNikon describes reduced focus breathing, near-silent AF and silent aperture control through the control ringNikon describes suppressed focus breathing, but notes it may remain noticeable depending on subject distance. Amateur Photographer hears focusing in quiet scenes; Digital Camera World finds near-silent video transitions
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter72 mm46 mm
Maximum diameter78 mm70 mm
Length96.5 mm40 mm
Weight450 g135 g
ControlsProgrammable focus/control ring and A/M switch; ring can control aperture or exposure compensation; no focus-distance scaleProgrammable focus/control ring for focus, aperture, exposure compensation or ISO; no physical A/M switch
Filter detail72 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch46 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch; Nikon recommends using the hood and only one filter at a time, attached to its front
Weather resistanceNikon states sealing of moving barrel parts against dust and water droplets; not a waterproof guaranteeDust- and drip-resistant construction, with limited sealing according to both reviews; Nikon does not guarantee resistance in all situations or conditions
Dimensions detailApproximately 78 mm maximum diameter × 96.5 mm from the camera lens mount flangeApproximately 70 × 40 mm, distance to end of lens measured from camera lens mount flange
Weight detailApproximately 450 gApproximately 135 g
Lens hoodHB-88 includedHN-42 included; screws into lens filter thread and accepts filters
In the boxLC-72B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-88 hood and CL-C1 caseLC-46B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap and HN-42 hood; CL-C4 case optional
Release detailNikon Canada's September 2019 announcement specifies October 2019 availability; a confirmed first retail day was not foundNikon USA specifies mid-June 2023 availability; month precision retained

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