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Nikon Nikkor Z DX 24mm F1.7 vs 24mm F1.8 S

Both are Nikon Z prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.

Pick the DX 24mm F1.7 if

  • You want the lighter lens to carry: 315 g lighter (135 g vs 450 g)
  • You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.18 m vs 0.25 m
  • You want bigger close-ups: 0.19× vs 0.15× maximum magnification
  • You want a compact lens: 40 mm vs 96.5 mm long
  • You prefer a newer design: released 2023 vs 2019
  • Our notes say it suits: Street photography, everyday carry, low-light snapshots

Pick the 24mm F1.8 S if

  • You shoot full frame: the DX 24mm F1.7 is made for APS-C

Spec differences

10 differences
Specifications that differ between the Nikon Nikkor Z DX 24mm F1.7 and the Nikon Nikkor Z 24mm F1.8 S
DX 24mm F1.7 24mm F1.8 S
Format
APS-C
Full frame
Max aperture
f/1.7
f/1.8
Weight
135 g lighter
450 g
Length
40 mm shorter
96.5 mm
Diameter
70 mm slimmer
78 mm
Filter thread
46 mm
72 mm
Min focus distance
0.18 m closer
0.25 m
Max magnification
0.19× larger
0.15×
Optical design
9 elements / 8 groups
12 elements / 10 groups
Released
2023
2019
5 identical specs hidden: brand, mount, type, focal length, image stabilization. Show all
Brand
Nikon both
Mount
Nikon Z both
Type
Prime both
Focal length
24mm both
Image stabilization
No both

Our notes

Nikon Nikkor Z DX 24mm F1.7

DX prime that frames like a 36mm lens and weighs about 135g, introduced in 2023. It uses 46mm filters.

Pros

  • Light and small
  • f/1.7 aperture
  • Close focus of 0.18m
  • Quiet autofocus

Cons

  • DX only
  • No in-lens stabilization

Our notes

Nikon Nikkor Z 24mm F1.8 S

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