Nikon Nikkor Z 24-120mm F4 S vs 24-105mm F4-7.1
Both are Nikon Z zoom lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the 24-120mm F4 S if
- You need more reach: 120mm vs 105mm at the long end
- Our notes say it suits: Travel, general use, video
Pick the 24-105mm F4-7.1 if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 280 g lighter (350 g vs 630 g)
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.2 m vs 0.35 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.5× vs 0.4× maximum magnification
- You prefer a newer design: released 2026 vs 2021
Spec differences
9 differences| 24-120mm F4 S | 24-105mm F4-7.1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length |
24-120mm
|
24-105mm
|
| Weight |
630 g
|
350 g
lighter
|
| Length |
118 mm
|
106.5 mm
shorter
|
| Diameter |
84 mm
|
73.5 mm
slimmer
|
| Filter thread |
77 mm
|
67 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.35 m
|
0.2 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
0.4×
|
0.5×
larger
|
| Optical design |
16 elements / 13 groups
|
12 elements / 10 groups
|
| Released |
2021
|
2026
|
6 identical specs hidden: brand, mount, type, format, max aperture, image stabilization. Show all
- Brand
- Nikon both
- Mount
- Nikon Z both
- Type
- Zoom both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Max aperture
- f/4 both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Nikon Nikkor Z 24-120mm F4 S
A versatile standard zoom for Nikon Z full-frame cameras with a constant f/4 aperture and a longer range than the 24-70mm f/4.
Pros
- Constant f/4
- Long 24-120mm range
- Weather-sealed
- Sharp
Cons
- Larger than the 24-70 f/4 (630 g)
- Relies on in-camera corrections
Our notes
Nikon Nikkor Z 24-105mm F4-7.1
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