Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II

Key Differences

  • Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S has a better price (msrp) ($1,099 vs $2,599).
  • Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II has a better maximum aperture (f/2.8 vs f/4).
  • Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S has a better weight (630g (1.39 lb) vs 810g (1.79 lb)).
  • Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II has a better aperture blades (11 vs 9).
  • Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II has a better min focus distance (30 cm vs 35 cm).
Product
Optical Design
Focal Length24-120mm24-70mm
Lens TypeZoomZoom
Optical Elements1618
Optical Groups1315
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/4f/2.8
Minimum Aperturef/22f/22
Aperture Blades911
Rounded ApertureYesYes
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageFull-FrameFull-Frame
Lens MountNikon ZNikon Z
Angle of View84° – 20.2°84° – 34°
35mm Equivalent
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorSteppingMulti-focus Stepping
Focus LimiterNoNo
AF/MF SwitchNoYes
Min Focus Distance35 cm30 cm
Max Magnification0.39x0.34x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationNoNo
Aperture RingNoNo
Declickable ApertureNoNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$1,099$2,599
Filter Size77mm82mm
Diameter84mm89mm
Length118mm126mm
Weight630g (1.39 lb)810g (1.79 lb)
Weather SealedYesYes
Tripod CollarNoNo