The NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II is a standard zoom lens for Nikon Z-mount cameras. It is the second version of this lens and the first 24-70mm f/2.8 with an internal zoom design. It also has an internal focusing design, so its overall length stays the same while zooming and focusing.
Compared to the previous generation, it weighs 16% (4.5 oz) less and is about 0.5" shorter when fully extended. With fewer moving parts on the outside, the lens has improved dust and moisture resistance. The internal design also reduces shifts in center of gravity by 30%, which makes it easier to use on a gimbal.
The optical formula uses three fewer elements than before. It includes two extra-low dispersion elements and three aspherical elements to limit aberrations and color fringing. The design is more flare-resistant, and 11 rounded diaphragm blades give a rounder bokeh. The lens also focuses closer than the previous generation and has a 0.32x maximum magnification at the minimum focusing distance from the 70mm position.
- Mount
- Nikon Z-mount
- Focal length
- 24-70mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Zoom design
- Internal zoom and internal focusing; length stays constant during use
- Optical elements
- 2 extra-low dispersion elements, 3 aspherical elements
- Diaphragm blades
- 11, rounded
- Minimum focus
- 9.4" at 24mm, 1.1' at 70mm
- Max magnification
- 0.32x at minimum focusing distance from the 70mm position
- Weight
- 16% (4.5 oz) lighter than the previous generation
- Length
- About 0.5" shorter than the previous generation when fully extended
- Coatings
- Meso Amorphous Coat