NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S vs NIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ
Key differences
- —The NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S is 490g lighter (630g vs 1120g).
- —At launch the NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S cost $1,500 less ($1,100 vs $2,600).
- —For close-ups the NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S reaches 0.39× vs 0.25×.
- Mount
- Nikon Z (FX)
- Nikon Z (FX)
- Focal length
- 24–120mm
- 28–135mm
- Max aperture
- F4
- F4
- Weight
- 630g◆
- 1,120g
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 84.0 × 118.0mm
- 105.0 × 177.5mm
- Volume
- 654 cm³◆
- 1537 cm³
- Density
- 0.96 g/cm³
- 0.73 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- ⌀77mm
- ⌀95mm
- Min focus
- 0.35m
- 0.34m◆
- Max magnification
- 0.39×◆
- 0.25×
- Elements / groups
- 16 / 13
- 18 / 13
- Aperture blades
- 9
- 9
- Focus drive
- Stepping Motor (STM, x2)
- Stepping Motor (STM)
- Stabilisation
- —
- —
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- Yes
- Aperture ring
- —
- —
- Released
- 2021
- 2025
- MSRP (USD)
- $1,100◆
- $2,600
- Sharpness
- 8.9◆
- 8.5
- Bokeh Rendering
- 7.6◆
- 7.4
- Autofocus Speed
- 8.6◆
- 8.2
- Flare Resistance
- 8.7◆
- 8.3
- Build / Sealing
- 8.7
- 9.0◆
- Value / Size
- 8.6◆
- 7.4
Performance overlay
- NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S
- NIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ
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