Nikon Z 24-70mm F4 S vs Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 S

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Nikon Z 24-70mm F4 S
Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 S
Name Nikon Z 24-70mm F4 S Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 S
Also known as Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70mm F4 S Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70mm F2.8 S
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU 20072 20089
Release Date and Price
Nikon Z 24-70mm F4 S
Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 S
Release Year 2018 2019
Release Date 2018-08-23 2019-02-14
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 996 USD 2096 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon Z 24-70mm F4 S
Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 S
Lens Type Standard / Normal Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon Z 24-70mm F4 S
Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 S
Mount Nikon Z Nikon Z
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon Z 24-70mm F4 S
Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 S
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Stepper Motor Stepper Motor
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 30 cm 38 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,3
Aperture
Nikon Z 24-70mm F4 S
Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 S
Maximum Aperture F4 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades 7 9
Optics
Nikon Z 24-70mm F4 S
Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 S
Construction 14 elements  /  11 groups 17 elements  /  15 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 1 aspherical ED + 1 ED + 3 aspherical elements, Nano Crystal and fluorine coatings Four ED and two aspherical elements + Arneo and Nano Crystal coatings
Focal Length
Nikon Z 24-70mm F4 S
Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 S
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 No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Nikon Z 24-70mm F4 S
Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 S
Weather Sealing Yes Yes
Diameter 78 mm 89 mm
Length 89 mm 126 mm
Weight 500 gr 805 gr
Other
Nikon Z 24-70mm F4 S
Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 S
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 72 mm 82 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-85 HB-87
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A