The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon Z 28-400mm F4-8 VR and the Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 II for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Nikon Z 28-400mm F4-8 VR and Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 II to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Nikon Z 28-400mm F4-8 VR and the Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 II Size and Weight 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 II weighs 675g, 6% (50g) lighter than the Nikon Z 28-400mm F4-8 VR's weight of 725g.
Filter Threads
Both the Nikon Z 28-400mm F4-8 VR and the Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 II have the same Filter thread size of 77mm .
Below are links to the 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the Nikon Z 28-400mm F4-8 VR and the Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 II has the same Nikon Z lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon Z lenses are Nikon ZR , Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z .
Focal Range
Nikon Z 28-400mm F4-8 VR has a focal range of 28-400mm and
14.3X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
42 - 600mm .
On the other hand, the Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 II 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 .
