Nikon Z 24-120mm f/4 S Review
January 27, 2022
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Mark Goldstein
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Sharpness at 120mm
For this test, the Nikon Z 24-120mm f/4 S lens was attached to a Nikon Z5 body, which was in turn mounted to a sturdy tripod. Exposure delay mode was activated. Tonal and colour variance across the crops are due to change in natural light during the session.
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The full frame at 120mm
Centre sharpness is outstanding from wide-open at f/4 all the way through to f/16, with f/22 being adversely affected by diffraction.
The edges aren't quite as sharp as the centre, with the best results obtained from f/5.6 through to f/16.
Aperture | Centre Crop | Edge Crop |
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