Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR

Key Differences

  • Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR has a better price (msrp) ($1,299 vs $2,599).
  • Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II has a better min focus distance (30 cm vs 50 cm).
  • Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II has a better aperture blades (11 vs 7).
  • Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II has a better maximum aperture (f/2.8 vs f/4).
  • Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR has a better weight (725g (1.60 lb) vs 810g (1.79 lb)).
Product
Optical Design
Focal Length24-70mm28-400mm
Lens TypeZoomZoom
Optical Elements18
Optical Groups15
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/2.8f/4
Minimum Aperturef/22f/32
Aperture Blades117
Rounded ApertureYesYes
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageFull-FrameFull-Frame
Lens MountNikon ZNikon Z
Angle of View84° – 34°
35mm Equivalent
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorMulti-focus SteppingStepping
Focus LimiterNoNo
AF/MF SwitchYesNo
Min Focus Distance30 cm50 cm
Max Magnification0.34x0.33x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationNoYes
Aperture RingNoNo
Declickable ApertureNoNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$2,599$1,299
Filter Size82mm77mm
Diameter89mm84mm
Length126mm121.5mm
Weight810g (1.79 lb)725g (1.60 lb)
Weather SealedYesNo
Tripod CollarNoNo