The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon Z 70-180mm F2.8 and the Nikon Z 24-120mm 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 70-180mm F2.8 is the longer of the two lenses at 151mm. The Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S with a length of 118mm, is 33mm shorter. On the other hand, there is no difference between the max diameters of these lenses, both coming at 84mm.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Nikon Z 70-180mm F2.8 and Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Nikon Z 70-180mm F2.8 and the Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S 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 24-120mm F4 S weighs 630g, 20% (165g) lighter than the Nikon Z 70-180mm F2.8's weight of 795g.
Filter Threads
The Nikon Z 70-180mm F2.8 has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S 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 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Nikon Z 70-180mm F2.8:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S:
Lens Mounts
Both the Nikon Z 70-180mm F2.8 and the Nikon Z 24-120mm 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 ZR , Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z .
Focal Range
Nikon Z 70-180mm F2.8 has a focal range of 70-180mm and
2.6X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
105 - 270mm .
On the other hand, the 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 .
