The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon Z 24-70mm F4 S and the Nikon Z 28-75mm F2.8 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 28-75mm F2.8 is the longer of the two lenses at 121mm. The Nikon Z 24-70mm F4 S with a length of 89mm, is 32mm shorter. On the other hand, the Nikon Z 24-70mm F4 S has a larger diameter of 78mm compared to the Nikon Z 28-75mm F2.8 's 75mm diameter.
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Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Nikon Z 24-70mm F4 S and Nikon Z 28-75mm F2.8 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, which means it is 65g (11%) lighter than the Nikon Z 28-75mm F2.8 which has a weight of 565g.
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 F4 S has a filter size of 72mm whereas the Nikon Z 28-75mm F2.8 has a 67mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 72mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Nikon Z 24-70mm F4 S:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon Z 28-75mm F2.8 :
Lens Mounts
Both the Nikon Z 24-70mm F4 S and the Nikon Z 28-75mm F2.8 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 24-70mm F4 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 Z 28-75mm F2.8 has a focal range of 28-75mm and 2.7X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 42 - 112.5mm.