CameraDecision
  • CAMERAS
    • All Cameras
    • Cameras by Brand
      • Sony Cameras
      • Canon Cameras
      • Nikon Cameras
      • Pentax Cameras
      • Fujifilm Cameras
      • Olympus Cameras
      • Panasonic Cameras
      • Leica Cameras
      • Samsung Cameras
    • Cameras by Body Type
      • Mirrorless Cameras
      • DSLR Cameras
      • Compact Cameras
      • Bridge Cameras
      • Waterproof Cameras
    • Cameras by Lens Mount
      • Sony E Mount Cameras
      • Canon RF Mount Cameras
      • Nikon Z Mount Cameras
      • Micro Four Thirds Mount Cameras
      • Fujifilm X Mount Cameras
      • Leica L Mount Cameras
      • Nikon F Mount Cameras
      • Canon EF Mount Cameras
      • Canon EF M Mount Cameras
      • Canon EF S Mount Cameras
      • Pentax KAF Mount Cameras
      • Sony Alpha Mount Cameras
      • Fujifilm G Mount Cameras
      • Sigma SA Mount Cameras
      • Nikon 1 Mount Cameras
  • LENSES
    • All Lenses
    • Lenses by Mount
      • Sony E Mount Lenses
      • Canon RF Mount Lenses
      • Nikon Z Mount Lenses
      • Canon EF Mount Lenses
      • Canon EF M Mount Lenses
      • Canon EF S Mount Lenses
      • Nikon F Mount Lenses
      • Fujifilm X Mount Lenses
      • Micro Four Thirds Mount Lenses
      • Leica L Mount Lenses
      • Pentax KAF Mount Lenses
      • Fujifilm G Mount Lenses
      • Sigma SA Mount Lenses
      • Sony Alpha Mount Lenses
    • Teleconverters
    • Cinema Lenses
      • Sony E Mount Cine Lenses
      • Canon RF Mount Cine Lenses
      • Nikon Z Mount Cine Lenses
      • Canon EF Mount Cine Lenses
      • Nikon F Mount Cine Lenses
      • ARRI PL Mount Cine Lenses
      • Fujifilm X Mount Cine Lenses
      • Micro Four Thirds Mount Cine Lenses
      • Leica L Mount Cine Lenses
  • TOOLS
    • Cameras
      • Smart Find
      • 1-on-1 Comparison
    • Lenses
      • Smart Find
      • 1-on-1 Comparison
  • BLOG

Nikon Nikkor Z 24-120mm F4 S Z Mount Review

Nikon Nikkor Z 24-120mm F4 S

Main Features

  • 24-120mm Focal Range
  • F4 Max Aperture
  • Weather-sealed
  • Filter Thread: 77mm
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • Weight: 630g / 1.39 lb
  • Dimensions(øxL): 84mm x 118mm
  • Min Focus Distance: 0.35m
  • Max Magnification: 0.39x
CHECK PRICE
CHECK PRICE
Compare To
x
Add a Lens for comparison

Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S Overview


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 type of photography that you are planning to use the Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Suitability
Bird/WildlifeAverage
SportsGood
PortraitVery Good
TravelVery Good
StreetGood
WeddingVery Good
Walk AroundVery Good
VloggingFair
LandscapeGood
MacroAverage

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.

S-Line Series Lenses in Nikon Z Mount
Model Coverage Weight Focusing Street Price
Nikon Nikkor Z 135mm F1.8 S Plena Lens Nikon Nikkor Z 135mm F1.8 S Plena
Compare
35mm FF 995gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Nikon Nikkor Z 85mm F1.2 S Lens Nikon Nikkor Z 85mm F1.2 S
Compare
35mm FF 1160gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Nikon Nikkor Z 600mm F4 TC VR S Lens Nikon Nikkor Z 600mm F4 TC VR S
Compare
35mm FF 3260gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Nikon Nikkor 400mm F4.5 VR S Lens Nikon Nikkor 400mm F4.5 VR S
Compare
35mm FF 1245gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Nikon Nikkor Z 800mm F6.3 VR S Lens Nikon Nikkor Z 800mm F6.3 VR S
Compare
35mm FF 2385gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Nikon Nikkor Z 400mm F2.8 TC VR S Lens Nikon Nikkor Z 400mm F2.8 TC VR S
Compare
35mm FF 2950gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Nikon Nikkor Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S Lens Nikon Nikkor Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S
Compare
35mm FF 1355gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Nikon Nikkor Z 24-120mm F4 S Lens Nikon Nikkor Z 24-120mm F4 S
35mm FF 630gr AF Amazon B&H Photo

Reasons to Buy 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 help you determine whether it offers the features you need.

PROs
Weather-sealed
Autofocus
Hood supplied
Fast Aperture at Tele end
Constant f4 aperture throughout the range
Covers Full-Frame Sensor
9 Diaphragm Blades for Smooth Bokeh
Report a correction

Buy Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S from Amazon or B&H PHOTO


CONs
Lens Extents while zooming


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 Zf, Nikon Z8 and Nikon Z30.

Nikon Z8 with Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S Lens Size
Nikon Z8 with the Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S Lens
Nikon Z30 with Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S Lens Size
Nikon Z30 with the Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S Lens

Size, Weight and Filter Thread

Size and weight is a very important decision factor when searching for your next lens. Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S has a maximum diameter of 84mm and total length of 118mm when not extended. It weighs 630g / 22.2 oz.

https://cameradecision.com/lenses/img/other/Nikon-Nikkor-Z-24-120mm-F4-S-inhand.jpg
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:

  • 77mm Variable ND Lens Filters
  • 77mm Circular Polarizer Lens Filters
  • 77mm Clear Protection Lens Filters


https://cameradecision.com/lenses/img/other/Nikon-Nikkor-Z-24-120mm-F4-S-topview.jpg
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

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 Zf, Nikon Z8 and Nikon Z30.

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.


https://cameradecision.com/lenses/img/other/Nikon-Nikkor-Z-24-120mm-F4-S-mtf-chart-1.jpg
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 and has 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.


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 . Following special elements are used in this design:

  • 3 ED elements
  • 3 aspherical elements
  • 1 aspherical extra-low dispersion

https://cameradecision.com/lenses/img/other/Nikon-Nikkor-Z-24-120mm-F4-S-optical-structure.jpg
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.

https://cameradecision.com/lenses/img/other/Nikon-Nikkor-Z-24-120mm-F4-S-hood.jpg
Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S Lens Hood


Body Colour

Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S is available in color.

https://cameradecision.com/lenses/img/other/Nikon-Nikkor-Z-24-120mm-F4-S-withcamera.jpg
Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S Attached to a camera

Popular Comparisons of Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S

Here are the eight 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
Model Coverage Weight Focusing Street Price
Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70mm F4 S Lens Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70mm F4 S
Compare
35mm FF 500 g / 1.10 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Nikon Nikkor Z 24-200mm F4-6.3 VR Lens Nikon Nikkor Z 24-200mm F4-6.3 VR
Compare
35mm FF 570 g / 1.25 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Nikon Nikkor Z 28-75mm F2.8 Lens Nikon Nikkor Z 28-75mm F2.8
Compare
35mm FF 565 g / 1.24 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS Lens Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS
Compare
35mm FF 663 g / 1.46 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70mm F2.8 S Lens Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70mm F2.8 S
Compare
35mm FF 805 g / 1.77 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Fujifilm XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR Lens Fujifilm XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR
Compare
APS-C / DX 440 g / 0.97 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-120mm f4G ED VR Lens Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-120mm f4G ED VR
Compare
35mm FF 710 g / 1.56 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM Lens Sigma 24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM
Compare
35mm FF 885 g / 1.95 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo


**This post contains affiliate links, and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking through my links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Nikon Nikkor Z 24-120mm F4 S Alternatives in Nikon Z Mount
Model Coverage Weight Focusing Street Price
Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 18-140mm f3.5-6.3 VR Lens Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 18-140mm f3.5-6.3 VR
Compare
APS-C / DX 315 g / 0.69 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo

Related Blog Posts

Nikon 135mm F1.8 Plena vs 58mm F0.95 Noct Lens Sizes Comparison
Nikon Z 135mm F1.8 S Plena vs Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM vs Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM Lenses Size And Feature Comparison
A 500mm F6.3 Full frame lens for only $329?
Tamron 17-50mm f/4 Di III VXD Lens Available for Pre-Order. And Yes, It is a Full-frame Lens
Fujifilm GF 110mm F5.6 T/S, 30mm F5.6 T/S and 55mm F1.7 Lenses: Medium Format comes with a Price tag
Panasonic Releases Updated 100-400mm and 35-100mm Lenses for MFT Cameras
New Lens Roadmap Released for Fujifilm G Mount
Sigma 100-400mm DG DN and 23mm F1.4 DC DN lenses released for Fujifilm X-mount

Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Nikon
Lens Type Zoom
Lens Type Standard Zoom
Lens Mount Nikon Z
Max Format 35mm FF
Focal Range 24-120mm
Image Stabilization
Colour Black
Zoom Method Rotary (extending)
Power Zoom No
Zoom Lock No
Zoom Ratio 5.0X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F4
Min Aperture F22
Aperture Ring unknown
Diaphragm Blades 9
Optics
Optical Elements 16
Optical Groups 13
Special Elements 3 ED elements, 3 aspherical elements, 1 aspherical extra-low dispersion

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.35m
Max Magnification 0.39X
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type Stepper motor
Focus Method Internal
Distance Scale No
DoF Scale No
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 630g
Diameter 84mm
Length 118mm
Weather Sealing Yes
Filter Thread 77mm
Filter Notes -
Hood Supplied Yes
Tripod Collar No
Report a Correction
Frequently Asked Questions about Nikon Nikkor Z 24-120mm F4 S
is the Nikon Nikkor Z 24-120mm F4 S a Weather-sealed lens?
What is the Minimum Focusing Distance of Nikon Nikkor Z 24-120mm F4 S
is the Nikon Nikkor Z 24-120mm F4 S an Autofocus (AF) lens?
What is the Filter Thread Size of Nikon Nikkor Z 24-120mm F4 S
Does Nikon Nikkor Z 24-120mm F4 S have Image Stabilization?
What is the Maximum Magnification Ratio of Nikon Nikkor Z 24-120mm F4 S


FOLLOW US


Latest Nikon Z Lenses
Nikon Nikkor Z 135mm F1.8 S Plena
Nikon Nikkor Z 135mm F1.8 S Plena
Nikon Z | F1.8 Telephoto Prime
Viltrox AF 85mm f1.8 Z II
Viltrox AF 85mm f1.8 Z II
Nikon Z | F1.8 Telephoto Prime
Viltrox 75mm f1.2 AF
Viltrox 75mm f1.2 AF
Nikon Z | F1.2 Telephoto Prime
Nikon Nikkor Z 70-180mm F2.8
Nikon Nikkor Z 70-180mm F2.8
Nikon Z | F2.8 Telephoto Zoom
Nikon Nikkor Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR
Nikon Nikkor Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR
Nikon Z | F5.6–6.3 Telephoto Zoom
Nikon Nikkor Z DX 24mm F1.7
Nikon Nikkor Z DX 24mm F1.7
Nikon Z | F1.7 Wideangle Prime
Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN C
Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN C
Nikon Z | F1.4 Standard Prime
Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC DN C
Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC DN C
Nikon Z | F1.4 Standard Prime
Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN C
Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN C
Nikon Z | F1.4 Wideangle Prime
Nikon Nikkor Z DX 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ VR
Nikon Nikkor Z DX 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ VR
Nikon Z | F3.5–5.6 Wideangle Zoom
Latest Compatible Cameras
Nikon Zf
Nikon Zf
25 MP | Full frame BSI-CMOS
Nikon Z8
Nikon Z8
46 MP | Full frame Stacked CMOS
Nikon Z30
Nikon Z30
21 MP | APS-C CMOS
Nikon Z9
Nikon Z9
46 MP | Full frame Stacked CMOS
Nikon Z fc
Nikon Z fc
21 MP | APS-C BSI-CMOS
Copyright © 2023 by CameraDecision
Privacy About Contact Us SpeakerDecision LaptopDecision

Report a Correction