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 Z 24-70mm F4 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 24-70mm F4 S with a length of 89mm, is 37mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 S also has a larger diameter of 89mm compared to the Nikon Z 24-70mm F4 S's 78mm diameter.
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Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 S and Nikon Z 24-70mm F4 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 24-70mm F4 S weighs 500g, 37% (305g) lighter than the Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 S's 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 24-70mm F2.8 S has a filter size of 82mm whereas the Nikon Z 24-70mm F4 S has a 72mm 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 72mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon Z 24-70mm F4 S:
Lens Mounts
Both the Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 S and the Nikon Z 24-70mm F4 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
Both lenses have the same focal range of
24-70mm but while Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 S has the fastest aperture of
F2.8, the Nikon Z 24-70mm F4 S's widest aperture value is
F4.