NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S vs NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S
Key differences
- —The NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S is 305g lighter (500g 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 24-70mm f/4 S cost $1,300 less ($1,000 vs $2,300).
- —For close-ups the NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S reaches 0.30× vs 0.22×.
- Mount
- Nikon Z (FX)
- Nikon Z (FX)
- Focal length
- 24–70mm
- 24–70mm
- Max aperture
- F2.8◆
- F4
- Weight
- 805g
- 500g◆
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 89.0 × 126.0mm
- 77.5 × 88.5mm
- Volume
- 784 cm³
- 417 cm³◆
- Density
- 1.03 g/cm³
- 1.20 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- ⌀82mm
- ⌀72mm
- Min focus
- 0.38m
- 0.30m◆
- Max magnification
- 0.22×
- 0.30×◆
- Elements / groups
- 17 / 15
- 14 / 11
- Aperture blades
- 9◆
- 7
- Focus drive
- Stepping Motor (STM) x2, multi-focusing
- Stepping Motor (STM)
- Stabilisation
- —
- —
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- Yes
- Aperture ring
- —
- —
- Released
- 2019
- 2018
- MSRP (USD)
- $2,300
- $1,000◆
- Sharpness
- 9.3◆
- 8.8
- Bokeh Rendering
- 8.2◆
- 7.0
- Autofocus Speed
- 8.8◆
- 8.4
- Flare Resistance
- 8.8◆
- 8.2
- Build / Sealing
- 9.0◆
- 8.4
- Value / Size
- 8.2
- 9.0◆
Performance overlay
- NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
- NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S
◆ marks the best value in a row. Scores are 0–10 editorial ratings.