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Nikon NIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8 vs Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 24mm f/1.7

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NikonNIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8NikonNIKKOR Z DX 24mm f/1.7
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2023June 2023
Optics
Lens typePrimePrime
Focal length26 mm24 mm
Maximum aperturef/2.8f/1.7
Minimum aperturef/16f/11
Optical constructionEight elements in six groupsNine elements in eight groups
Special elementsThree aspherical elementsTwo aspherical elements
Aperture detailf/2.8 maximum; f/16 minimumf/1.7 maximum; f/11 minimum
DiaphragmSeven rounded bladesSeven rounded blades
Angle of viewFX 79°; DX 57°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; FX and DX cameras; DX gives the angle of view of a 39 mm lens on full frameNikon Z mount; designed for DX-format APS-C cameras; full-frame Z bodies use their DX crop mode
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.2 m0.18 m
Maximum magnification0.19×0.19×
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Autofocus detailStepping-motor autofocus, according to Nikon USAStepping-motor autofocus, according to Nikon USA
Focus distance detailAll-element focusing system; minimum 0.2 m measured from focal plane. The inner barrel extends during close focusingRear 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 0.19×Maximum reproduction ratio 0.19×
Stabilisation detailNo optical VR; compatible bodies can provide sensor-shift stabilisationNo optical VR; original Z30, Z50 and Zfc bodies also lack in-body stabilisation
Video featuresCamera Labs finds visible focus breathing; both Camera Labs and Amateur Photographer find audible focus-drive noiseNikon 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 diameter52 mm46 mm
Maximum diameter70 mm70 mm
Length23.5 mm40 mm
Weight125 g135 g
ControlsProgrammable focus/control ring for focus, aperture, exposure compensation or ISO; focus mode selected through the cameraProgrammable focus/control ring for focus, aperture, exposure compensation or ISO; no physical A/M switch
Filter detail52 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch, attach to the supplied HB-111 hood rather than directly to the lens46 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 resistanceMetal mount and dust- and drip-resistant design; Nikon does not guarantee resistance in every conditionDust- and drip-resistant construction, with limited sealing according to both reviews; Nikon does not guarantee resistance in all situations or conditions
Dimensions detailApproximately 70 × 23.5 mm, distance to end of lens measured from camera lens mount flangeApproximately 70 × 40 mm, distance to end of lens measured from camera lens mount flange
Weight detailApproximately 125 gApproximately 135 g
Lens hoodHB-111 included; provides filter attachment and protects the frontHN-42 included; screws into lens filter thread and accepts filters
In the boxLC-K108 front cap, LF-N1 rear cap and HB-111 hood; CL-C4 case optionalLC-46B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap and HN-42 hood; CL-C4 case optional
Release detailNikon USA specifies early March 2023 availability; month precision retainedNikon USA specifies mid-June 2023 availability; month precision retained

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