Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70mm F2.8 S vs 70-180mm F2.8

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

Nikon · 2019

Nikkor Z 24-70mm F2.8 S

f/2.8805 g

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Nikon · 2023

Nikkor Z 70-180mm F2.8

f/2.8795 g

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Pick the 24-70mm F2.8 S if

You want a wider view: 24mm vs 70mm at the wide end
You want a compact lens: 126 mm vs 151 mm long
Our notes say it suits: Weddings and events, portraits, video

Pick the 70-180mm F2.8 if

You need more reach: 180mm vs 70mm at the long end
You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.27 m vs 0.38 m
You want bigger close-ups: 0.5× vs 0.22× maximum magnification
You prefer a newer design: released 2023 vs 2019

Spec differences

10 differences

Specifications that differ between the Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70mm F2.8 S and the Nikon Nikkor Z 70-180mm F2.8
	24-70mm F2.8 S	70-180mm F2.8
Type	Zoom	Telephoto Zoom
Focal length	24-70mm	70-180mm
Weight	805 g	795 g
Length	126 mm shorter	151 mm
Diameter	89 mm	83.5 mm slimmer
Filter thread	82 mm	67 mm
Min focus distance	0.38 m	0.27 m closer
Max magnification	0.22×	0.5× larger
Optical design	17 elements / 15 groups	19 elements / 14 groups
Released	2019	2023

5 identical specs hidden: brand, mount, format, max aperture, image stabilization. Show all

Brand: Nikon both
Mount: Nikon Z 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.