Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S is a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF)
Standard Zoom lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with
Z Mount cameras .
What type of photography is the Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S lens good for?
The choice of photography type for which you intend to use the Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S is a crucial decision factor. Below, we have assessed its suitability for various photography scenarios:
Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S is a member of Nikon's S-Line series of lenses. Below you can see the latest lenses in this series.
Nikon S-Line Series Lenses in Nikon Z Mount
Reasons to Buy the Nikon Nikkor Z 24-120mm F4 S Lens
Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Nikon Nikkor Z 24-120mm F4 S lens in a list form to assist you in determining whether it offers the features you need.
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Lens Mount
Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S is compatible with cameras that have a 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 .
Size, Weight and Filter Thread
The size and weight are crucial factors to consider when searching for your next lens. Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S has a maximum diameter of 84mm and a total length of 118mm when not extended. It weighs 630g / 22.2 oz .
Check the size of the Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S when attached to Z Mount cameras :
Below, you'll find a scaled side-by-side image comparing the sizes of the Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S and the Nikon Z 24-200mm F4-6.3 , offering a better understanding of their dimensions in real life. Check the detailed comparison of these two lenses here .
Comparison image of the Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S and the Nikon Z 24-200mm F4-6.3 Size and Weight
Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S Size
Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S has a filter thread of 77mm . Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S:
You can also check All Nikon Z Mount Lenses with 77mm Filter Thread Size
Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S Lens Top View
Focal Range
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 an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 36 - 180mm .
Weather Sealings
Weather Sealings of the Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S
The Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S is a weather-sealed lens, which provides extra protection to prevent water and dust get inside the lens and camera body under light rain, snow and wind. In order to have effective protection, you have to pair the Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S with a weather-sealed camera body such as the Nikon ZR , Nikon Z5 II and Nikon Z50 II .
Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S MTF Charts
Below you can find the MTF chart of Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S which would give an idea of the its contrast and resolution from the center to its edges.
MTF Chart of the Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S
Zoom Method
Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S features Rotary (extending) zoom method where the length of the lens changes as you zoom in or out. This makes it possible to design the lens with a smaller minimum length ( generally when it is zoomed out) compared to internal zoom lenses. The disadvantages of this design are being harder to seal against dust and moisture, weight balance shifting while zooming and zoom creep in certain lenses.
Maximum Magnification Ratio
Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.39x with a minimum focusing distance of 0.35m . For a non-macro lens, the 0.39x is considered a high magnification and will come handy for close-up shots.
Below are the 3 Standard Zoom type Nikon Z mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios :
Aperture
Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S is a fixed aperture lens with a constant max aperture of f4 from 24mm all the way to the 120mm .
Focal Length
Max Aperture
Min Aperture
24mm
F4
F22
120mm
F4
F22
Optical Formula
Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S's optical formula consists of 16 elements in 13 groups . The following special elements are used in this design:
3 ED elements 3 aspherical elements 1 aspherical extra-low dispersion
Optical Construction of the Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S
Lens Hood
Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos.
Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S Lens Hood
Recommended Accessories for the Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S
Now it is time to look at the Top Recommended Accessories for the Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S .
Body Colour
Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S is available in color.
Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S Attached to a camera
Here are the 8 most popular comparisons of the Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S amongst Camera Decision readers.
Top Alternatives of Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S Lens
In addition, it would be interesting to check which lenses from other mounts are most commonly compared with the Nikon Nikkor Z 24-120mm F4 S.
Top Alternatives of Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S in Other Lens Mounts
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