Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR

Key Differences

  • Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S has a better min focus distance (35 cm vs 50 cm).
  • Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S has a better aperture blades (9 vs 7).
  • Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S has a better price (msrp) ($1,099 vs $1,299).
  • Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S has a better weight (630g (1.39 lb) vs 725g (1.60 lb)).
  • Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S has a better max magnification (0.39x vs 0.33x).
Product
Optical Design
Focal Length24-120mm28-400mm
Lens TypeZoomZoom
Optical Elements16
Optical Groups13
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/4f/4
Minimum Aperturef/22f/32
Aperture Blades97
Rounded ApertureYesYes
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageFull-FrameFull-Frame
Lens MountNikon ZNikon Z
Angle of View84° – 20.2°
35mm Equivalent
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorSteppingStepping
Focus LimiterNoNo
AF/MF SwitchNoNo
Min Focus Distance35 cm50 cm
Max Magnification0.39x0.33x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationNoYes
Aperture RingNoNo
Declickable ApertureNoNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$1,099$1,299
Filter Size77mm77mm
Diameter84mm84mm
Length118mm121.5mm
Weight630g (1.39 lb)725g (1.60 lb)
Weather SealedYesNo
Tripod CollarNoNo