Nikon
NIKKOR Z 16-35mm f/4 S
Nikon Z Mount
NIKKOR Z 16-35mm f/4 S — 16–35mm f/4 for Nikon Z, a popular choice in the nikon lineup.
$1,699
Launch priceReleased Jan 2023
Nikon
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
Nikon Z Mount
Nikon's flagship S-Line standard zoom offering incredible resolution and custom OLED info panel.
$2,299
Launch priceReleased Feb 2019
NIKKOR Z 16-35mm f/4 S is 3.9 years newer.
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Wins
NIKKOR Z 16-35mm f/4 S
Wins
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
2 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- ANIKKOR Z 16-35mm f/4 S has lower Weight (500 g vs 805 g)
- BNIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/2.8 vs f/4)
- BNIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/2.8 vs f/4)
- ANIKKOR Z 16-35mm f/4 S has higher Max magnification (0.25 × vs 0.22 ×)
- ANIKKOR Z 16-35mm f/4 S has lower Length (120 mm vs 126 mm)
Key specs at a glance
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose the NIKKOR Z 16-35mm f/4 S
- ✓
Special elements
Adds Aspherical
- ✓
Weight
500 g vs 805 g — lower is better
- ✓
Length
120 mm vs 126 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
86 mm vs 89 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Max magnification
0.25 × vs 0.22 × — higher is better
Reasons to choose the NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 2 ED, 4 Aspherical
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/2.8 vs f/4 — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/2.8 vs f/4 — lower is better
Shared specifications
Min focus distance
Both 38 cm
Internal focus
Both support internal focus
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 16-35mm 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
- –Slower maximum aperture limits low-light performance
- –Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
Pros
- ✓Stunning resolution and contrast across zoom range
- ✓OLED information panel displays focal length, focus, or aperture
- ✓Multi-focusing stepping motor system for silent, rapid AF
- ✓Almost zero focus breathing
Cons
- –No optical stabilization (relies on Nikon body IBIS)
- –No mechanical aperture ring (uses control ring instead)
Decided which one is right for you?
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Nikon NIKKOR Z 16-35mm f/4 S
Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.