Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 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 24-70mm F2.8 S lens good for?
The choice of photography type for which you intend to use the Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 S is a crucial decision factor. Below, we have assessed its suitability for various photography scenarios:
Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 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
Reasons to Buy the Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70mm F2.8 S Lens
Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70mm F2.8 S lens in a list form to assist you in determining whether it offers the features you need.
Weather-sealed |
Autofocus |
LCD info screen on Lens |
AF/MF Switch on Lens |
Programmable Control Ring |
Hood supplied |
Full-time Manual Focusing |
Fast Aperture at Wide end |
Fast Aperture at Tele end |
Constant f2.8 aperture throughout the range |
Covers Full-Frame Sensor |
9 Diaphragm Blades for Smooth Bokeh |
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Lens Extends while zooming |
Pricey |
Lens Mount
Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 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.
Size, Weight and Filter Thread
The size and weight are crucial factors to consider when searching for your next lens. Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 S has a maximum diameter of 89mm and total length of 126mm when not extended. It weighs 805g / 28.4 oz.
Check the size of the Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 S when attached to Z Mount cameras:
Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 S Size with Z Mount Cameras
Below, you'll find a scaled side-by-side image comparing the sizes of the Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 S and the Nikon Z 28-75mm F2.8 , offering a better understanding of their dimensions in real life. Check the detailed comparison of these two lenses here.
Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 S has a filter thread of 82mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 S:
Focal Range
Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 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 an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 36 - 105mm.
Weather Sealings
The Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 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 24-70mm F2.8 S with a weather-sealed camera body such as the Nikon Zf, Nikon Z8 and Nikon Z30.
Optical Image Stabilization
Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 S doesn't have an optical image stabilization system so the only option to stabilize the image taken with this lens is to mount on a camera body with IBIS (sensor based In-body image stabilization).
Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 S MTF Charts
Below you can find the MTF chart of Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 S which would give an idea of the its contrast and resolution from the center to its edges.
Zoom Method
Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 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 24-70mm F2.8 S has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.22x and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.38m.
Below are the 3 Standard Zoom type Nikon Z mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:
Aperture
Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 S is a fixed aperture lens with a constant max aperture of f2.8 from 24mm all the way to the 70mm .
Focal Length |
Max Aperture |
Min Aperture |
24mm
|
F2.8 |
F22 |
70mm
|
F2.8 |
F22 |
Optical Formula
Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 S's optical formula consists of 17 elements in 15 groups . Following special elements are used in this design:
- Four ED
- two aspherical elements + Arneo
- Nano Crystal coatings
Lens Hood
Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 S comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos.
Body Colour
Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 S is available in color.
Popular Comparisons of Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 S
Here are the eight most popular comparisons of the Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 S amongst Camera Decision readers.
Top Alternatives of Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 S Lens
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