Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S vs Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S

Key Differences

  • Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S has a better max magnification (1x vs 0.39x).
  • Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S has a better maximum aperture (f/2.8 vs f/4).
  • Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S has a better min focus distance (29 cm vs 35 cm).
  • Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S has a better length (118mm vs 140mm).
Product
Optical Design
Focal Length24-120mm105mm
Lens TypeZoomPrime
Optical Elements1616
Optical Groups1311
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/4f/2.8
Minimum Aperturef/22f/32
Aperture Blades99
Rounded ApertureYesYes
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageFull-FrameFull-Frame
Lens MountNikon ZNikon Z
Angle of View84° – 20.2°23° – 23°
35mm Equivalent
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorSteppingStepping
Focus LimiterNoYes
AF/MF SwitchNoYes
Min Focus Distance35 cm29 cm
Max Magnification0.39x1x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationNoYes
Aperture RingNoNo
Declickable ApertureNoNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$1,099$1,099
Filter Size77mm62mm
Diameter84mm85mm
Length118mm140mm
Weight630g (1.39 lb)630g (1.39 lb)
Weather SealedYesYes
Tripod CollarNoNo