Nikon Z 24-70mm F4 S vs Nikon AF-S 24-70mm F2.8 E ED VR

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Product
Nikon Z 24-70mm F4 S
Nikon AF-S 24-70mm F2.8 E ED VR
Name Nikon Z 24-70mm F4 S Nikon AF-S 24-70mm F2.8 E ED VR
Also known as Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70mm F4 S Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm F2.8 E ED VR
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU 20072 20052
Release Date and Price
Nikon Z 24-70mm F4 S
Nikon AF-S 24-70mm F2.8 E ED VR
Release Year 2018 2015
Release Date 2018-08-23 2015-08-04
MSRP N/A 1599 USD
Last known price 996 USD 1596 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon Z 24-70mm F4 S
Nikon AF-S 24-70mm F2.8 E ED VR
Lens Type Standard / Normal Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon Z 24-70mm F4 S
Nikon AF-S 24-70mm F2.8 E ED VR
Mount Nikon Z Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon Z 24-70mm F4 S
Nikon AF-S 24-70mm F2.8 E ED VR
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Stepper Motor Ring-Type Ultrasonic
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 30 cm 38 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,3 0,27
Aperture
Nikon Z 24-70mm F4 S
Nikon AF-S 24-70mm F2.8 E ED VR
Maximum Aperture F4 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades 7 9
Optics
Nikon Z 24-70mm F4 S
Nikon AF-S 24-70mm F2.8 E ED VR
Construction 14 elements  /  11 groups 20 elements  /  16 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 1 aspherical ED + 1 ED + 3 aspherical elements, Nano Crystal and fluorine coatings 3 aspherical and 2 ED elements + nano crystal and fluorine coatings
Focal Length
Nikon Z 24-70mm F4 S
Nikon AF-S 24-70mm F2.8 E ED VR
Focal Length 24-70 mm 24-70 mm
Zoom Range 46 mm 46 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No Yes
VR
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A 4 stops
Physical
Nikon Z 24-70mm F4 S
Nikon AF-S 24-70mm F2.8 E ED VR
Weather Sealing Yes Yes
Diameter 78 mm 88 mm
Length 89 mm 155 mm
Weight 500 gr 1070 gr
Other
Nikon Z 24-70mm F4 S
Nikon AF-S 24-70mm F2.8 E ED VR
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 72 mm 82 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-85 HB-74
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other Supplied:
LC-82 82mm Snap-On Front Lens Cap
LF-4 Rear Lens Cap
HB-74 Lens Hood
CL-M3 Semi-Soft Lens Case