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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 85mm f/1.2 S

Nikon Z Mount

NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S — 85mm f/1.2 for Nikon Z, a popular choice in the nikon lineup.

$2,799

Launch price

Released Apr 2023

NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S is 2.5 years newer.

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Wins

4categories

NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S

LandscapeSports & Action

Wins

2categories

NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S

Portrait

2 categories tied

TL;DR — Key differences

NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S wins 3 categories·NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S wins 2 categories
  • BNIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.2 vs f/2.8)
  • BNIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.2 vs f/2.8)
  • ANIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S has higher Max magnification (0.25 × vs 0.11 ×)
  • ANIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S has lower Min focus distance (38 cm vs 85 cm)
  • ANIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S has lower Weight (650 g vs 995 g)

Key specs at a glance

NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 SNIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S
Focal Length14-24 mm85 mm
Max Aperturef/2.8f/1.2
MountNikon ZNikon Z
CoverageFull FrameFull Frame
StabilizationNoNo
Weight650 g995 g
Min Focus38 cm85 cm
Filter Size82 mm82 mm

Size and weight, to scale

NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S

86 × 141 mm

650 g (1.43 lb / 22.93 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S

103 × 141 mm

995 g (2.19 lb / 35.10 oz)

NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S is 17mm narrower than NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S.

NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S is 345 g lighter than NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S.

Diameter (⌀) is the maximum barrel width; length is measured from the mount to the front of the lens.

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 85mm f/1.2 S
Portrait
4.5Fair
10.0Excellent
Sports & Action
6.5Good
4.5Fair
Video & Hybrid
5.0Fair
4.5Fair
Landscape
7.0Good
4.0Fair
Travel
3.5Limited
2.0Limited
Wildlife
3.0Limited
2.0Limited
Macro & Close-up
2.0Limited
0.0Limited

Why pick one over the other

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

  • Special elements

    Adds Aspherical

  • Min focus distance

    38 cm vs 85 cm — lower is better

  • Weight

    650 g vs 995 g — lower is better

  • Diameter

    86 mm vs 103 mm — lower is better

  • Max magnification

    0.25 × vs 0.11 × — higher is better

Reasons to choose the NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S

  • Special elements

    Adds 3 ED, 1 Aspherical

  • Max aperture (Wide)

    f/1.2 vs f/2.8 — lower is better

  • Max aperture (Tele)

    f/1.2 vs f/2.8 — lower is better

Shared specifications

Internal focus

Both support internal focus

Length

Both 141 mm

Weather sealing

Both support weather sealing

Control ring

Both support control ring

Custom function button

Both support custom function button

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 85mm f/1.2 S

Pros

  • Bright f/1.2 aperture for low light and subject separation
  • Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
  • Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting

Cons

  • Premium price point
  • Relatively heavy for extended handheld use

Decided which one is right for you?

Compare live prices for the NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S and NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S at major authorized retailers.

Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S

Nikon NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S

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Full specifications

= category winner

NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S
NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S
Focal length (Min)
14 mm
85 mm
Focal length (Max)
24 mm
85 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/2.8
f/1.2+2.4 stops wider
Max aperture (Tele)
f/2.8
f/1.2+2.4 stops wider
Elements
16
15
Groups
12
10
Special elements
Aspherical
3 ED, 1 Aspherical
NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S
NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S
Min focus distance
38 cm−47 cm less
85 cm
Max magnification
0.25 ×2.3× more
0.11 ×
Autofocus motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
Multi-Focus Stepping Motors
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S
NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S
Optical stabilization
No
No
OIS effectiveness
0 stops
0 stops
NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S
NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S
Weight
650 g−345 g less
995 g
Length
141 mm
141 mm
Diameter
86 mm−17 mm less
103 mm
Filter thread size
82 mm
82 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
9
11
NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S
NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 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 June 2026.