Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II
Nikon · 24–70 mm · f/2.8 · S-Line
Score Breakdown
Scores combine our editorial testing with published lab data.
77
SCORE /100
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 | |
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About This LensThe 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. | |
| Brand | Nikon |
| Release Year | 2025 |
Production Status ⓘCurrent status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued). |  In Production |
Version ⓘThe iteration or release number of a particular lens model. | II |
Pro Branding ⓘSpecific branding codes used for professional-tier lenses. | S-Line |
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 |
System ⓘIndicates which camera system the lens is designed to attach to. | Nikon Z |
Maximum Format ⓘLargest sensor size compatible with the lens. |  Full Frame |
Physical100/100 | |
| Lens Weight | 675 g |
Lens Diameter ⓘWidth of the lens at its widest point | 84 mm |
Lens Length ⓘHow long the lens is from front to back. | 142 mm |
Front Filter Compatible ⓘSome lenses are compatible with front filters, some are compatible with back filters and some are compatible with both. Front filters are usually more convenient to add and remove. |  Yes |
Front Filter Size ⓘDiameter of attachable filters. | 77 mm |
Optics83/100 | |
Focal Range ⓘShortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end ) | 24–70 mm |
Aperture Range ⓘLargest aperture at the lens's shortest focal length to longest focal length (aperture range start - end) | 2.8 |
| Focal Length Angle of View | 84°–34.33° |
Flange Focal Distance ⓘDistance from lens mount to sensor. | 16 mm |
Diaphragm Type ⓘStructure and design of the aperture |  Automatic |
Blades ⓘNumber of diaphragm blades in aperture | 11020 |
Zoom Lens ⓘZoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups |  Yes |
Zoom Mechanism ⓘSystem enabling zoom function |  Manual |
Zoom Ring ⓘIf zooming is adjusted using a zoom ring |  Yes |
Zoom Type ⓘThe design or approach to zooming |  Rotary |
Closest Focusing Distance ⓘMinimum distance for a subject to be in focus. | 24 cm01500 |
Maximum Magnification ⓘLargest size a subject can be reproduced | 0.32x |
| Autofocus Mode |  Yes |
| Manual Mode |  Yes |
| Manual Focusing Ring |  Yes |
Features52/100 | |
Weather Sealing ⓘWeather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions. |  Yes |
Fluorine Coating ⓘCoating to repel water and oil from lens elements. |  Yes |
| Built In Lens Hood | No |
| Lens Hood Type |  Petal |
Zoom Lock ⓘZoom lock allows the zoom ring to be locked at the desired focal length | No |
Teleconverter ⓘA teleconverter (extender) is an extra piece of equipment that fits between the lens and the camera body to enhance magnification | No |
| Image Stabilization | No |
Construction54/100 | |
Elements ⓘLens elements refer to individual pieces of glass within the lens. | 14 |
| Groups | 10 |
Aspherical Elements ⓘThe number of aspherical lens elements which can help correct aberrations such as spherical aberration. | 3 |
Bi Aspherical Elements ⓘElements with two non-spherical surfaces | 0 |
Low Dispersion ⓘElements that reduce chromatic aberration | 2 |
Super Low Dispersion ⓘAdvanced elements further reducing chromatic aberration | 0 |
CA Reduction ⓘBuilt-in features to reduce chromatic aberration | 0 |
Internal Focusing ⓘInternal Focusing means that the lens does not change in size during focusing, and the front element does not rotate. |  Yes |