The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 S and the Nikon 28-70mm f2.8 ED-IF 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 28-70mm f2.8 ED-IF with a length of 122mm, is 4mm shorter. On the other hand, there is no difference between the max diameters of these lenses, both coming at 89mm.
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 24-70mm F2.8 S weighs 805g, which means it is 130g (13%) lighter than the Nikon 28-70mm f2.8 ED-IF which has a weight of 935g.
Filter Threads
The Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 S has a filter size of 82mm whereas the Nikon 28-70mm f2.8 ED-IF has a 77mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 82mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 S:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon 28-70mm f2.8 ED-IF:
Lens Mounts
The Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 S has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Nikon 28-70mm f2.8 ED-IF has the Nikon F (FX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Nikon ZR, Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z for the Nikon Z Mount and Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500 for the Nikon F (FX) Mount.
Focal Range
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.
On the other hand, the Nikon 28-70mm f2.8 ED-IF has a focal range of 28-70mm and 2.5X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 42 - 105mm.
