Nikon
NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S
A solid mid-range pick in the camera lenses line-up, with f/4 up front.
58/100
f/4Nikon ZWide to mid-telephoto zoomAF drive units
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Why we rate it
- Constant aperture (zoom)
- Customisable control ring
- No in-lens stabilisation
- No weather sealed
Score profile
Scored against the camera lenses classWhere the NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Mount and format
MountNikon Z
Optics
Focal length min24 mm
Focal length max120 mm
Lens typeWide to mid-telephoto zoom
Max aperturef/4
Max aperture (f-number)4
Constant aperture (zoom)Yes
Focusing
Autofocus motorAF drive units
Design and build
Weight630 g
Controls
Customisable control ringYes
More specs
Aperture min4
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowNIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S vs Canon EF 24-70mm F/2.8L II USM
NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 SEF 24-70mm F/2.8L II USM
| NikonNIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 SThis page | CanonEF 24-70mm F/2.8L II USM | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 58 /100 | 59 /100Better |
| Max aperture | f/4 | f/2.8 |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Canon EF |
| Format | — | Full frame |
| Weight | 630 g | — |
Who it's for
Is the NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable camera lense for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need in-lens stabilisation, in which case a higher-tier camera lense is the better call.
Enthusiast shooter
Shooting stills and video seriously, wants room to grow.
good
Hybrid creator
Splits time between photos and video for content.
good
Beginner
Starting out and learning the ropes.
okay
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 58/100 against other camera lenses, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 60.
What stands out on the NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S?
Its constant aperture (zoom) stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the 24-70mm F2.8 DGDN II for Sony E?
The 24-70mm F2.8 DGDN II for Sony E scores 59/100 versus this one at 58/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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