Nikon Nikkor Z 24-105mm F4-7.1 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 24-105mm F4-7.1 if
- You need 1 stop more light for low light or background blur (f/4 vs f/5.6)
- You need more reach: 105mm vs 24mm at the long end
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.5× vs 0.4× maximum magnification
- You shoot full frame: the Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 Zoom Shift CF is made for APS-C
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
14 differences| Nikon Nikkor Z 24-105mm F4-7.1 | Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 Zoom Shift CF | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Nikon
|
Laowa
|
| Type |
Zoom
|
Wide Zoom
|
| Format |
Full frame
|
APS-C
|
| Focal length |
24-105mm
|
12-24mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/4
1 stop faster
|
f/5.6
|
| Weight |
350 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
106.5 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
73.5 mm
|
not listed
|
| Filter thread |
67 mm
|
not listed
|
| Min focus distance |
0.2 m
|
not listed
|
| Max magnification |
0.5×
larger
|
0.4×
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
9
|
| Optical design |
12 elements / 10 groups
|
15 elements / 11 groups
|
| Released |
2026
|
not listed
|
2 identical specs hidden: mount, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Nikon Z both
- Image stabilization
- No both
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