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Nikkor Z 24-70mm F2.8 S II
- 24-70mm
- f/2.8
- Zoom
- 675 g
- Min focus 0.24 m
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Quick answer
A 2025 second-generation Z standard zoom with an internal zoom design, so the barrel does not extend. It uses 77mm filters and is built for hybrid stills and video work.
Pros
- Internal zoom, barrel stays the same length
- Constant f/2.8
- Reduced focus breathing
- Lighter than the first version
Cons
- Large next to f/4 zooms
- No in-lens stabilization
- Heavier than the Z 24-70mm f/4 S
Verdict
A refinement of the Z standard zoom, aimed at video shooters as much as photographers.
About this lens
A 24-70mm f/2.8 fast standard zoom lens, the Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70mm F2.8 S II is designed for Nikon Z mount bodies. A professional standard zoom for the Nikon Z system with a constant f/2.8 aperture.
Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70mm F2.8 S II specifications
- Brand
- Nikon
- Mount
- Nikon Z
- Focal length
- 24-70mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Lens type
- Zoom
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Released
- 2025
- Optical construction
- 14 elements in 10 groups
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.24 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.32x
- Filter thread
- 77 mm
- Weight
- 675 g
- Length
- 142 mm
- Diameter
- 84 mm
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70mm F2.8 S II?
- Weddings and events
- Hybrid photo and video
- Portraits and general work
Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 24–70mm | 28.8–73.7° | 34.3–84.1° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 36–105mm | 19.5–53.1° | 23.3–62° |
Frequently asked questions
What is new in the Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II compared with the original?
Nikon redesigned it with an internal zoom, a shorter length and a lower weight. It also improves focus breathing for video.
Does the Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II have image stabilization?
No, the lens has no stabilization. Z bodies with in-body stabilization provide it.
What filter size does the Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II take?
77mm, the same as the Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II, so filters can be shared between the two zooms.
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