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

Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II

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KEY FACTS
BrandNikon
Announcement dateAug 2025
Released2025
Production started2025
Production statusIn Production
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
Announcement date
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Refers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera.
Aug 2025
Released
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Refers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale.
2025
Production started
2025
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 24-70mm 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.

Optics

Lens Construction
14 elements in 10 groups (2 ED glass, 3 aspherical, Meso Amorphous Coat, ARNEO Coat, fluorine-coated front element)
Angle of View
84° to 34° 20' (FX format)
Min focal length
24 mm
Max focal length
70 mm
Focal range
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Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )
24-70 mm
Zoom lens
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Zoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups
Yes
Max aperture wide
2.8
Max aperture zoom
2.8
Autofocus mode
Yes
Blades
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Number of diaphragm blades in aperture
11020

Focus

Autofocus System
Silky Swift Voice Coil Motor (SSVCM)
Focus Type
Internal focusing system
Minimum Focus Distance at 24mm
0.24m (0.79 ft)
Minimum Focus Distance at 70mm
0.33m (1.09 ft)
Maximum Reproduction Ratio
0.32x (at 70mm)

Aperture

Aperture Range
f/2.8 to f/22

Build

Dimensions
84mm (3.4 in.) diameter × 142mm (5.6 in.) length

Design

Zoom Mechanism
Internal zoom (fixed physical length during zooming)
Coating
Meso Amorphous Coat, ARNEO Coat, fluorine coating

Physical

Lens weight
675 g
Front filter size
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Diameter of attachable filters.
77 mm
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