Nikon AF-S DX 18-70mm F3.5-4.5 G IF-ED vs Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 S

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S DX 18-70mm F3.5-4.5 G IF-ED and Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 S.

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Nikon AF-S DX 18-70mm F3.5-4.5 G IF-ED
Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 S
Name Nikon AF-S DX 18-70mm F3.5-4.5 G IF-ED Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 S
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-70mm F3.5-4.5 G IF-ED Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70mm F2.8 S
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU 20089
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S DX 18-70mm F3.5-4.5 G IF-ED
Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 S
Release Year 2004 2019
Release Date 2019-02-14
MSRP 459 USD N/A
Last known price 0 USD 2096 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S DX 18-70mm F3.5-4.5 G IF-ED
Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 S
Lens Type Standard / Normal Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S DX 18-70mm F3.5-4.5 G IF-ED
Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 S
Mount Nikon F Nikon Z
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon AF-S DX 18-70mm F3.5-4.5 G IF-ED
Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 S
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information Stepper Motor
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 38 cm 38 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Nikon AF-S DX 18-70mm F3.5-4.5 G IF-ED
Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 S
Maximum Aperture F3,5-4,5
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 18 mm
F4,5 at 70 mm
Variable Aperture
F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information 9
Optics
Nikon AF-S DX 18-70mm F3.5-4.5 G IF-ED
Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 S
Construction 15 elements  /  13 groups 17 elements  /  15 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information Four ED and two aspherical elements + Arneo and Nano Crystal coatings
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S DX 18-70mm F3.5-4.5 G IF-ED
Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 S
Focal Length 18-70 mm 24-70 mm
Zoom Range 52 mm 46 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Nikon AF-S DX 18-70mm F3.5-4.5 G IF-ED
Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 S
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 73 mm 89 mm
Length 75 mm 126 mm
Weight 420 gr 805 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S DX 18-70mm F3.5-4.5 G IF-ED
Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 S
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 67 mm 82 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-32 HB-87
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A