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Nikon Z 24-105mm f/4-7.1
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Nikon · 24-105 mm · Nikon Z mount

Nikon Z 24-105mm f/4-7.1

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KEY FACTS
BrandNikon
Announcement dateJan 2026
Released2026
Production started2026
Production statusIn Production
What We Like
+Extremely lightweight and compact at 350g, ideal for travel and all-day carry
+Versatile 24-105mm focal range with 0.5x macro capability for close-up shooting
+Fast, quiet STM autofocus suitable for both photography and video work
+Very affordable at $549.95, offering exceptional value for full-frame coverage
+Decent center sharpness with controlled vignetting and minimal flare
+Dust and drip-resistant design for weather protection
Worth Knowing
−Slow variable aperture (f/7.1 at telephoto end) limits low-light performance and bokeh capability
−No optical image stabilization; relies entirely on body-based IBIS (problematic on DX cameras)
−Plastic mount and construction feels less durable than professional-grade lenses
−Lens hood not included; optional HB-93B adds $35-36 to total cost

General

Brand
Nikon
Announcement date
ⓘ
Refers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera.
Jan 2026
Released
ⓘ
Refers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale.
2026
Production started
2026
Production status
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Current status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued).
In Production
Read our notes on general
The Nikon Z 24-105mm f/4-7.1 is a versatile 4.38x travel-zoom lens for Nikon Z-series full-frame mirrorless cameras. At an ultralight 12.4 oz (350 g), it offers good to very good optical properties and covers a versatile range from wide angle to moderate telephoto with its 4.4x zoom, fully weather sealed with very nice 1:1.9 magnification for close-ups, though its major limitation is the slow focal ratio when zooming in, which restricts low-light shooting capabilities and results in meagre Bokeh. The new lens is a very interesting all-round zoom lens and its very good price/performance ratio clearly earns it a recommendation.

Optical

Aperture
f/4-7.1 (f/4 at 24mm, f/7.1 at 105mm)
Aperture Elements
7-blade diaphragm
Optical Structure
12 elements in 10 groups (1 ED element, 2 aspherical elements)
Angle of View
84° at 24mm, 23°10' at 105mm
Magnification Ratio
0.5x (at 70-105mm)

Focus

Autofocus System
Silent Stepping Motor (STM)
Focus Type
Internal, with manual focus override

Build

Construction
Mostly plastic barrel
Dimensions
73.5mm diameter x 106.5mm length (at 24mm)

Physical

Extended Length
163mm (at 105mm)
Zoom Ring Rotation
90 degrees
Control Ring
Customizable for manual focus, aperture, exposure compensation, or ISO
Lens mount
ⓘ
The lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras.
Nikon Z
Front filter size
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Diameter of attachable filters.
67 mm
Lens weight
350 g

Zoom

Zoom Range
4.4x (24-105mm)
Hi Res Zoom
Expands to equivalent 210mm without sacrificing resolution

Optics

Min focal length
24 mm
Max focal length
105 mm
Focal range
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Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )
24-105 mm
Zoom lens
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Zoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups
Yes
Autofocus mode
Yes
Closest focusing distance
ⓘ
Minimum distance for a subject to be in focus.
20 cm01500

Features

Weather sealing
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Weather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions.
Yes