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Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70mm F2.8 S vs 28-75mm F2.8

Both are Nikon Z zoom lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.

Pick the 24-70mm F2.8 S if

  • You want a wider view: 24mm vs 28mm at the wide end
  • Our notes say it suits: Weddings and events, portraits, video

Pick the 28-75mm F2.8 if

  • You want the lighter lens to carry: 240 g lighter (565 g vs 805 g)
  • You need more reach: 75mm vs 70mm at the long end
  • You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.19 m vs 0.38 m
  • You want bigger close-ups: 0.35× vs 0.22× maximum magnification
  • You prefer a newer design: released 2021 vs 2019

Spec differences

9 differences
Specifications that differ between the Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70mm F2.8 S and the Nikon Nikkor Z 28-75mm F2.8
24-70mm F2.8 S 28-75mm F2.8
Focal length
24-70mm
28-75mm
Weight
805 g
565 g lighter
Length
126 mm
120.5 mm shorter
Diameter
89 mm
75 mm slimmer
Filter thread
82 mm
67 mm
Min focus distance
0.38 m
0.19 m closer
Max magnification
0.22×
0.35× larger
Optical design
17 elements / 15 groups
15 elements / 12 groups
Released
2019
2021
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/2.8 both
Image stabilization
No both

Our notes

Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70mm F2.8 S

The Nikkor Z 24-70mm F2.8 S is a professional standard zoom for Nikon Z full-frame cameras with a constant f/2.8 aperture. Weather-sealed and noted for sharpness.

Pros

  • Constant f/2.8
  • Sharp
  • Weather-sealed S-Line build
  • Customizable control ring

Cons

  • Heavy (805 g)
  • No lens-based VR

Our notes

Nikon Nikkor Z 28-75mm F2.8

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