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NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S

Nikon Z Mount

NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S — 14–24mm f/2.8 for Nikon Z, a popular choice in the nikon lineup.

$2,399

Launch price

Released Oct 2020

vs

Nikon

NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S

Nikon Z Mount

NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S — 24–120mm f/4 for Nikon Z, a popular choice in the nikon lineup.

$1,099

Launch price

Released Oct 2021

NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S is 1 year newer.

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Wins

2categories

NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S

LandscapeSports & Action

Wins

3categories

NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S

TravelLandscape

3 categories tied

TL;DR — Key differences

NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S wins 2 categories·NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S wins 3 categories
  • ANIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/2.8 vs f/4)
  • ANIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/2.8 vs f/4)
  • BNIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S has lower Diameter (70 mm vs 86 mm)
  • BNIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S has lower Weight (630 g vs 650 g)
  • BNIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S has lower Length (138 mm vs 141 mm)

Key specs at a glance

NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 SNIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S
Focal Length14-24 mm24-120 mm
Max Aperturef/2.8f/4
MountNikon ZNikon Z
CoverageFull FrameFull Frame
StabilizationNoNo
Weight650 g630 g
Min Focus38 cm38 cm
Filter Size82 mm67 mm

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseNIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 SNIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S
Portrait
4.5Fair
5.5Fair
Sports & Action
6.5Good
5.5Fair
Video & Hybrid
5.0Fair
5.0Fair
Landscape
7.0Good
6.0Good
Travel
3.5Limited
6.5Good
Wildlife
3.0Limited
3.0Limited
Macro & Close-up
2.0Limited
2.0Limited

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose the NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S

  • Custom function button

    Only NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S supports it

  • Max aperture (Wide)

    f/2.8 vs f/4 — lower is better

  • Max aperture (Tele)

    f/2.8 vs f/4 — lower is better

Reasons to choose the NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S

  • Diameter

    70 mm vs 86 mm — lower is better

  • Weight

    630 g vs 650 g — lower is better

  • Length

    138 mm vs 141 mm — lower is better

Shared specifications

Min focus distance

Both 38 cm

Max magnification

Both 0.25 ×

Internal focus

Both support internal focus

Weather sealing

Both support weather sealing

Control ring

Both support control ring

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S

Pros

  • Versatile zoom range covers multiple focal lengths in one lens
  • Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
  • Native Nikon Z mount compatibility

Cons

  • Premium price point
  • Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value

NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S

Pros

  • Versatile zoom range covers multiple focal lengths in one lens
  • Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
  • Native Nikon Z mount compatibility

Cons

  • No optical stabilization — relies on body IBIS
  • Slower maximum aperture limits low-light performance

Decided which one is right for you?

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Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S

Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S

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Full specifications

= category winner

NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S
NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S
Focal length (Min)
14 mm
24 mm
Focal length (Max)
24 mm
120 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/2.8+1 stop wider
f/4
Max aperture (Tele)
f/2.8+1 stop wider
f/4
Elements
16
20
Groups
12
15
Special elements
Aspherical
Aspherical
NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S
NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S
Min focus distance
38 cm
38 cm
Max magnification
0.25 ×
0.25 ×
Autofocus motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S
NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S
Optical stabilization
No
No
OIS effectiveness
0 stops
0 stops
NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S
NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S
Weight
650 g
630 g−20 g less
Length
141 mm
138 mm−3 mm less
Diameter
86 mm
70 mm−16 mm less
Filter thread size
82 mm
67 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
9
9
NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S
NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S
Lens mount
Nikon Z
Nikon Z
Format coverage
Full Frame
Full Frame

Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.