The Nikon Z 24-70mm f2.8 S is a general-purpose zoom designed for Nikon’s full-frame Z-series mirrorless cameras and offers a one stop faster focal ratio than the Z 24-70mm f4.0 S 'kit zoom'.

We’d still recommend the Nikkor 24-70mm f/4 lens for enthusiasts and travel photographers purely for its size and affordability, but for professionals and experts the Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S is a no-brainer. It’s a top quality professional lens at the leading edge of optical performance.

Exceptional resolution; Optical performance generally; Customisable controls; Data display panel

Doesn’t focus as close as the f/4 lens; Expensive (obviously); Size and weight

This might be the costliest Z-mount lens yet – and by some margin too – but its performance goes a long way to justifying that price tag. Aside from a couple of aberrations that are relatively easy to rectify, there's impressively little to fault.

Reasonably compact; Smooth; fast and almost silent AF; Stellar sharpness; even at f/2.8; Great build and weather sealing

Vignetting at wider apertures; Barrel and pincushion distortion; Control ring can't be clicked; Built-in raw profile doesn't correct vignetting

This might be the costliest Z-mount lens yet – and by some margin too – but its performance goes a long way to justifying that price tag. Aside from a couple of aberrations that are relatively easy to rectify, there's impressively little to fault. Handling is great, autofocus is beautifully smooth and fast, and detail is exceptional. What a lens!

Reasonably compact; Smooth, fast and almost silent AF; Stellar sharpness, even at f/2.8; Great build and weather sealing;

Vignetting at wider apertures; Barrel and pincushion distortion; Control ring can't be clicked; Built-in raw profile doesn't correct vignetting

Now that Nikon’s Z range has had a little bit of time to bed in, it’s no surprise to see the company introducing new and exciting new optics to complete the line-up. While the Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S lens makes a lot of sense as an everyday lens, or one to use while travelling, professionals working...

Nikon understands that if it wants to get pros excited about its mirrorless system, it needs to have the lenses to match. So it's no surprise that the Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S ($2,299.95), a must-have lens for most working photographers, is an early entry. Nikon's most recent take on the design is an exceptional performer, one of the sharpest 24-70mm f/2.8 zooms we've seen for any system, but it also comes with a premium price—it's one of the most expensive lenses of this type on the market. That doesn't stop it from earning Editors' Choice marks—it's the standard zoom you'll want to pair with your Nikon Z camera for sure. A Very Modern Nikkor The Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/2.8 is around the same size and weight as similar lenses for other systems. It measures 4.9 by 3.5 inches (HD), weighs 1.8 pounds, and supports 82mm front filters. If you prefer a smaller, lighter zoom, the Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/4 S is probably a better fit. It captures half the light at maximum aperture, but is just 3.5...

The Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S is a standard zoom with lens outstanding optical performance and a pro-grade build.

Very sharp; Minimal distortion; 1:4.5 macro magnification; Weather protection and fluorine coat; Programmable control button; Quick, silent autofocus

Visible vignette; Sensitive control ring; Telescoping design; Pricey

Although Nikon announced the 45Mp Z7 and 24Mp Z6 at the same time, the Z7 went on sale first. It was accompanied by two Z-mount lenses, the Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/4 S and 35mm f/1.8 S. A few weeks later, they were joined by the Z6 and the Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.8 .

As a photographer who tends to gravitate toward prime lenses, I was genuinely surprised by the performance of the Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70 f2.8 S. Nikon’s Z mount mirrorless cameras are still playing catch-up with more established mirrorless systems on the market, particularly in terms of autofocus...

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Weather-sealed, Autofocus, LCD info screen on Lens, AF/MF Switch on Lens, Programmable Control Ring, Hood supplied, Full-time Manual Focusing, Fast Aperture at Wide end, Fast Aperture at Tele end, Constant f2.8 aperture throughout the range, Covers Full-Frame Sensor, 9 Diaphragm Blades for Smooth...

Weather-sealed, Autofocus, LCD info screen on Lens, AF/MF Switch on Lens, Programmable Control Ring, Hood supplied, Full-time Manual Focusing, Fast Aperture at Wide end, Fast Aperture at Tele end, Constant f2.8 aperture throughout the range, Covers Full-Frame Sensor, 9 Diaphragm Blades for Smooth...