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NikkorCinema·NIKON Z mount
Nikkor Z 24-70mm F/2.8 S
Specifications01
MountNIKON Z
Focal length24-70mm
Max aperturef/2.8
TypeCinema · Zoom
Weight805 g
Filter size82 mm
Physical length126 mm
Min focus distance0.38 m
Aperture blades9
Optical elements17
Groups15
Lens hoodpetal-shaped, bayonet mount, supplied
Additional Info02
Category["Nikon Z (Full Format)"]
Review AuthorKlaus
Review Rating7
Other Featurescontrol ring
dust- and drip-resistant
Review VerdictThe Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S almost made the top mark... if it wasn't for the 70mm setting. This is a bit unfortunate because the lens is actually very sharp in the low to mid range. The 70mm setting is perfectly fine for portraits and other objects placed near the image center. However, the corners are disappointing in the f/2.8 to f/4 range. Having said this, there are probably not too many applications in need of tack-sharp corners at this aperture. Stopped down to f/5.6 or f8 the image quality is impressive again. RAW images reveal some image distortions and vignetting but auto-correction suppresses these issues as usual. The same goes for lateral CAs which aren't overly pronounced anyway. Axial CAs are also low. The bokeh is a bit of a mixed bag again. Specular highlights are a bit busy but the general blur rendering is smooth in the critical image background. The build quality is up to professional standards, but we expected no less from such a pricey lens. It feels very solid and Nikon implemented some weather sealing and a flurorine coating on the front element. The AF is very fast thanks to the dual-stepping motor. The Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S may not be perfect, but if you can navigate around its shortcomings it's still an impressive tool. Support us by shopping at: * Amazon US * Amazon Europe * B&H * Adorama * KEH (used gear)
Review Criteria{"Build Quality":9,"Optical Quality":7,"Price / Performance":7}
Review Published2026-06-18T22:39:37+00:00
Optical Construction17 elements in 15 groups (2x ED, 4 xaspherical)
Elements with Nano Crystal Coat or ARNEO Coat
Fluorine-coated front and rear lens elements
Field Notes02
Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S is a standard zoom lens with a constant f/2.8 maximum aperture for general-purpose shooting. It covers wide-to-short-tele focal lengths for portraits, travel, and indoor low-light use.
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