The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S and the Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 S for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 S is the longer of the two lenses at 126mm. The Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S with a length of 118mm, is 8mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 S also has a larger diameter of 89mm compared to the Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S's 84mm diameter.
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Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S and Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 S to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S weighs 630g, which means it is 175g (21%) lighter than the Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 S which has a weight of 805g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Standard Zoom Lenses in Nikon Z Mount for size comparison purposes.
Standard Lenses in Nikon Z Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
The Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S has a filter size of 77mm whereas the Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 S has a 82mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S:
And these are the 82mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 S:
Lens Mounts
Both the Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S and the Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 S has the same Nikon Z lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon Z lenses are Nikon Zf, Nikon Z8 and Nikon Z30.
Focal Range
Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S has a focal range of 24-120mm and
5.0X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
36 - 180mm.
On the other hand, the Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 S has a focal range of 24-70mm and 2.9X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 36 - 105mm.