NIKKOR Z 24-50mm f/4-6.3 vs NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
Key differences
- —The NIKKOR Z 24-50mm f/4-6.3 is 610g lighter (195g vs 805g).
- —The NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S is faster: f/2.8 vs f/4 (≈1.0 stops more light).
- —At launch the NIKKOR Z 24-50mm f/4-6.3 cost $1,900 less ($400 vs $2,300).
- —For close-ups the NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S reaches 0.22× vs 0.17×.
- Mount
- Nikon Z (FX)
- Nikon Z (FX)
- Focal length
- 24–50mm
- 24–70mm
- Max aperture
- F4–6.3
- F2.8◆
- Weight
- 195g◆
- 805g
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 73.5 × 51.0mm
- 89.0 × 126.0mm
- Volume
- 216 cm³◆
- 784 cm³
- Density
- 0.90 g/cm³
- 1.03 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- ⌀52mm
- ⌀82mm
- Min focus
- 0.35m◆
- 0.38m
- Max magnification
- 0.17×
- 0.22×◆
- Elements / groups
- 11 / 10
- 17 / 15
- Aperture blades
- 7
- 9◆
- Focus drive
- Stepping Motor (STM)
- Stepping Motor (STM) x2, multi-focusing
- Stabilisation
- —
- —
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- Yes
- Aperture ring
- —
- —
- Released
- 2020
- 2019
- MSRP (USD)
- $400◆
- $2,300
- Sharpness
- 7.6
- 9.3◆
- Bokeh Rendering
- 6.4
- 8.2◆
- Autofocus Speed
- 7.6
- 8.8◆
- Flare Resistance
- 7.4
- 8.8◆
- Build / Sealing
- 7.2
- 9.0◆
- Value / Size
- 8.3◆
- 8.2
Performance overlay
- NIKKOR Z 24-50mm f/4-6.3
- NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
◆ marks the best value in a row. Scores are 0–10 editorial ratings.