Nikon NIKKOR Z S II 24-70mm
The internal zoom design keeps the lens length fixed across the 24-70mm range, while the SSVCM motor delivers autofocus that is five times faster and 50% quieter than its predecessor. Focus breathing is reduced by more than half, and the 11-blade diaphragm paired with S-Line optics produces smooth bokeh and strong close-up performance at 0.32x magnification. This lens suits hybrid shooters and event photographers who need reliable gimbal balance and near-silent AF for both stills and video.
Focal length 24-70mm
Aperture f/22
Mount Nikon Z Mount
stabilization Yes
Weight 675 g
af type SSVCM
lens type zoom
47 Overall Score
Price $2,797
Snapshot
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 24 |
| Focal Length Max | 70 |
| Elements | 14 |
| Groups | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 |
| ED Elements | 2 |
| Coating | Meso Amorphous Coat, ARNEO Coat, Fluorine Coat |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11 |
Build
| Mount | Nikon Z Mount |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weight | 0.7 kg / 1.5 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 77 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | SSVCM |
| Stabilization | Yes |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 240 |
| Max Magnification | 0.32x |
vs Competition
| Spec | Nikon NIKKOR Z S II 24-70mm | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD | Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 | Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Viltrox Pro AF 27mm f/1.2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 24-70mm | 28-300mm | 18-50mm | 12-35mm | 16-50mm | 27mm |
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/1.2 |
| Mount | Nikon Z Mount | Sony E | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E | Sony E |
| Stabilization | true | true | false | true | true | false |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 675 | 590 | 290 | 306 | 107 | 560 |
| AF Type | SSVCM | VXD linear motor | stepping motor | Autofocus | Autofocus | STM |
| Lens Type | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | prime |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon NIKKOR Z S II 24-70mm | 53.9 | 33 | 42.6 | 50.4 | 86.5 | 20.3 | 80.6 | 82.4 |
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD Compare | 98 | 78.2 | 65.1 | 85.8 | 96.7 | 66.3 | 97.7 | 82.4 |
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 86.9 | 82.1 | 86.1 | 91.7 | 82.2 | 84.2 | 78.6 | 36.8 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 Compare | 53.9 | 82.1 | 85.4 | 51 | 86.5 | 84.2 | 80.6 | 96.9 |
| Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 53.9 | 75.7 | 98.5 | 43.9 | 68.3 | 77.6 | 83.3 | 93.3 |
| Viltrox Pro AF 27mm f/1.2 Compare | 86.9 | 98.5 | 67.4 | 38.5 | 82.2 | 98.6 | 33.6 | 36.8 |
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