Nikon

NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

A solid mid-range pick in the camera lenses line-up, with f/2.8 up front.

59/100
Solid pick
Overall score · how we rate
f/2.8Nikon ZMirrorlessStandard Zoom
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Why we rate it

  • Constant aperture (zoom)
  • Fluorine coating
  • No in-lens stabilisation
  • No weather sealed
Score profile

Where the NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S wins and loses

Scored against the camera lenses class
OpticsDesignOverall808459
Optics
80
Design and build
84
Overall spec score
59
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Mount and format

MountNikon Z
FormatMirrorless

Optics

Focal length min24 mm
Focal length max70 mm
Lens typeStandard Zoom
Max aperturef/2.8
Max aperture (f-number)2.8
Constant aperture (zoom)Yes
Elements17
Groups15

Focusing

Min focus distance0.38

Design and build

Fluorine coatingYes

More specs

Aperture min2.8
Head to head

NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S vs Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DGDN II for Sony E

Highlighted cell = better in that row
OpticsDesignOverall
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S24-70mm F2.8 DGDN II for Sony E
 NikonNIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 SThis pageSigma24-70mm F2.8 DGDN II for Sony E
Overall score59 /10059 /100
Max aperturef/2.8f/2.8
MountNikon ZSony E
FormatMirrorlessFull frame
Who it's for

Is the NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 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.
excellent
Common questions

Before you buy

Is the NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S worth it?

It depends on what you need. It scores 59/100 against other camera lenses, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 60.

What stands out on the NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S?

Its constant aperture (zoom) stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.

How does it compare to the Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5-7.1 IS STM?

The Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5-7.1 IS STM scores 60/100 versus this one at 59/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.