Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II Review

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Specifications

Type

Nikon Z mount

Format

FX/35mm

Focal length

24-70 mm

Maximum aperture

f/ 2.8

Lens construction

14 elements in 10 groups (including 2 ED elements, 3 aspherical elements, elements with meso-amorphous and ARNEO coats, and a fluorine-coated front lens element)

Angle of view

FX format: 84° to 34° 20′
DX format: 61° to 22° 50′

Focal length scale

Graduated in millimeters (24, 28, 35, 50, 70)

Focusing system

Internal focusing system

Minimum focus distance (measured from focal plane)

24 mm zoom position: 0.24 m (0.79 ft)
28 mm zoom position: 0.24 m (0.79 ft)
35 mm zoom position: 0.27 m (0.89 ft)
50 mm zoom position: 0.3 m (0.99 ft)
70 mm zoom position: 0.33 m (1.09 ft)

Maximum reproduction ratio

0.32 x (70 mm focal length)

No. of diaphragm blades

11 (rounded diaphragm opening)

Aperture range

f/2.8 to 22

Coating

Fluorine coat, ARNEO coat, Meso-amorphous

Filter attachment size

77 mm (P = 0.75 mm)

Dimensions (maximum diameter × distance to end of lens from camera lens mount flange)

Approx. 84 mm x 142 mm (3.4 in. x 5.6 in.)

Weight

Approx. 675 g (1 lb 7.9 oz)

Autofocus

Yes

Internal focusing

Yes

Focusing

Auto, Manual

Focus limit switch

Two positions: FULL (∞ to 0.24 m) and LIMIT (∞ to 0.33 m)

Supplied accessories

LC-77B Lens Cap (front cap), LF-N1 Lens Cap (rear cap), HB-117 Lens Hood, CL-C2 Lens Case