Nikon Nikkor Z 24-120mm F4 S vs Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 Zoom Shift CF
Both are Nikon Z lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Nikon Nikkor Z 24-120mm F4 S if
- You need 1 stop more light for low light or background blur (f/4 vs f/5.6)
- You need more reach: 120mm vs 24mm at the long end
- You shoot full frame: the Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 Zoom Shift CF is made for APS-C
- Our notes say it suits: Travel, general use, video
Pick the Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 Zoom Shift CF if
- You want a wider view: 12mm vs 24mm at the wide end
Spec differences
13 differences| Nikon Nikkor Z 24-120mm F4 S | Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 Zoom Shift CF | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Nikon
|
Laowa
|
| Type |
Zoom
|
Wide Zoom
|
| Format |
Full frame
|
APS-C
|
| Focal length |
24-120mm
|
12-24mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/4
1 stop faster
|
f/5.6
|
| Weight |
630 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
118 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
84 mm
|
not listed
|
| Filter thread |
77 mm
|
not listed
|
| Min focus distance |
0.35 m
|
not listed
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
9
|
| Optical design |
16 elements / 13 groups
|
15 elements / 11 groups
|
| Released |
2021
|
not listed
|
3 identical specs hidden: mount, max magnification, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Nikon Z both
- Max magnification
- 0.4× 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
Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 Zoom Shift CF
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