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Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II
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Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II

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KEY FACTS
BrandNikon
Release Year2025
Production StatusIn Production
VersionII
Lens MountNikon Z
What We Like
+World's first internal zoom 24-70mm f/2.8 lens for mirrorless, maintaining fixed length and center of gravity during zooming
+Lightest 24-70mm f/2.8 lens ever made at 675g, significantly lighter than competitors
+Fastest autofocus in Nikon Z history with SSVCM motor and 5x faster AF performance than predecessor
+Superior optical design with streamlined 14 elements delivering edge-to-edge sharpness and minimal distortion
+Enhanced weather sealing with internal zoom reducing dust/water ingress compared to extending lens designs
+Reduced focus breathing (less than half of previous generation) ideal for video work with natural-looking focus pulls
Worth Knowing
−Premium pricing at $2,799 USD, one of most expensive lenses in Z lineup
−Fixed length makes it slightly longer than original Z version when retracted (142mm vs 126mm)
−No built-in vibration reduction; relies on camera body stabilization
−Some user reports note potential focus alignment issues around 50mm focal length on certain copies

General

Brand
Nikon
Release Year
2025
Production Status
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Current status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued).
In Production
Version
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The iteration or release number of a particular lens model.
II
Lens Mount
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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
System
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Indicates which camera system the lens is designed to attach to.
Nikon Z
Maximum Format
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Largest sensor size compatible with the lens.
Full Frame
Read our notes on general
The Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II is the first mirrorless 24-70mm f/2.8 lens ever to zoom internally, making it the lightest 24-70mm f/2.8 lens ever made. It achieves the fastest autofocusing in Nikon history with approximately 5x faster autofocus than its predecessor. Its optical and build quality are top drawer, with edge-to-edge pin sharpness at any focal length, impressive control over lens distortion, and smooth rendering of bokeh.

Physical

Lens Weight
675 g
Front Filter Size
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Diameter of attachable filters.
77 mm

Optics

Focal Range
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Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )
24–70 mm
Aperture Range
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Largest aperture at the lens's shortest focal length to longest focal length (aperture range start - end)
2.8
Blades
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Number of diaphragm blades in aperture
11020
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