Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 II 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 .
Nikon replaced the older Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70mm F2.8 S with this model. Follow the link to read our detailed comparison of these models:
What type of photography is the Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 II lens good for?
The choice of photography type for which you intend to use the Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 II is a crucial decision factor. Below, we have assessed its suitability for various photography scenarios:
There is only one more lens with the Nikon Z mount that has the exact same focal and aperture range with the Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 II, the Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 S.
Lenses in Nikon Z Mount with Same Focal and Aperture Range
Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 II 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 24-70mm F2.8 S II Lens
Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70mm F2.8 S II lens in a list form to assist you in determining whether it offers the features you need.
0.24m / 9.4 inch
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Lens Mount
Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 II 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 24-70mm F2.8 II has a maximum diameter of 84mm and a total length of 142mm . It weighs 675g / 23.8 oz .
Check the size of the Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 II when attached to Z Mount cameras :
Below, you'll find a scaled side-by-side image comparing the sizes of the Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 II and the Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 S , 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 24-70mm F2.8 II and the Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 S Size and Weight
Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 II has a filter thread of 77mm . Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 II:
You can also check All Nikon Z Mount Lenses with 77mm Filter Thread Size
Focal Range
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 an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 36 - 105mm .
Weather Sealings
The Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 II 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 II with a weather-sealed camera body such as the Nikon ZR , Nikon Z5 II and Nikon Z50 II .
Optical Image Stabilization
Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 II 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 II MTF Charts
Below you can find the MTF chart of Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 II which would give an idea of the its contrast and resolution from the center to its edges.
MTF Chart of the Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 II
MTF Chart of the Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 II
Zoom Method
Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 II features Rotary (internal) zoom method where the length of the lens doesn't change while you are zooming in or out. Even though this design has a size disadvantage in general compared to extending designs, it has the benefits of better sealing against dust and moisture, no zoom creep and no weight balance shift while zooming.
Maximum Magnification Ratio
Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 II has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.32x with a minimum focusing distance of 0.24m . For a non-macro lens, the 0.32x 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 24-70mm F2.8 II 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 II's optical formula consists of 14 elements in 10 groups . The following special elements are used in this design:
Optical Construction of the Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 II
Lens Hood
Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 II comes with a removable petal shaped lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos. The model number of the hood is Nikon HB-117 .
A practical feature found on Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 II's lens hood is the Filter Adjustment Window which lets you adjust rotating filters such as Polarizers and Variable NDs filters without needing to remove hood.
Recommended Accessories for the Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 II
Now it is time to look at the Top Recommended Accessories for the Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 II .
Body Colour
Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 II is available in Black color.
Here are the 8 most popular comparisons of the Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 II amongst Camera Decision readers.
Top Alternatives of Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 II Lens
In addition, it would be interesting to check which lenses from other mounts are most commonly compared with the Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70mm F2.8 S II.
Top Alternatives of Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 II in Other Lens Mounts
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