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NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

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 price

Released Feb 2019

vs
NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4

Nikon

NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4

Nikon Z Mount

NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4 — 35mm f/1.4 for Nikon Z, a popular choice in the nikon lineup.

$677

Launch price

Released Jan 2025

NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4 is 5.9 years newer.

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Wins

1categories

NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

LandscapeSports & Action

Wins

6categories

NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4

PortraitSports & Action

1 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S wins 0 categories·NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4 wins 5 categories
  • BNIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4 has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.4 vs f/2.8)
  • BNIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4 has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.4 vs f/2.8)
  • BNIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4 has lower Weight (415 g vs 805 g)
  • BNIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4 has lower Length (88.5 mm vs 126 mm)
  • BNIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4 has lower Min focus distance (27 cm vs 38 cm)

Key specs at a glance

NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 SNIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4
Focal Length24-70 mm35 mm
Max Aperturef/2.8f/1.4
MountNikon ZNikon Z
CoverageFull-FrameFull-Frame
StabilizationNoNo
Weight805 g415 g
Min Focus38 cm27 cm
Filter Size82 mm62 mm

Size and weight, to scale

NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S shown to scale

NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

89 × 126 mm

805 g (1.77 lb / 28.40 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 35mm f/1.4 shown to scale

NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4

75 × 89 mm

415 g (0.91 lb / 14.64 oz)

NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S is 38mm longer and 15mm wider than NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4.

NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S is 390 g heavier than NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4.

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 24-70mm f/2.8 SNIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4
Portrait
4.5Fair
6.5Good
Sports & Action
6.5Good
6.5Good
Video & Hybrid
5.0Fair
4.5Fair
Landscape
7.0Good
5.0Fair
Travel
4.0Fair
5.0Fair
Wildlife
2.0Limited
3.0Limited
Macro & Close-up
0.0Limited
1.5Limited

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose the NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

  • Special elements

    Adds 2 ED, 4 Aspherical

  • Max magnification

    0.22 × vs 0.18 × — higher is better

Reasons to choose the NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4

  • Special elements

    Adds Aspherical, ED

  • Max aperture (Wide)

    f/1.4 vs f/2.8 — lower is better

  • Max aperture (Tele)

    f/1.4 vs f/2.8 — lower is better

  • Weight

    415 g vs 805 g — lower is better

  • Length

    88.5 mm vs 126 mm — lower is better

  • Min focus distance

    27 cm vs 38 cm — lower is better

  • Diameter

    74.5 mm vs 89 mm — lower is better

Shared specifications

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 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)

NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4

Pros

  • Bright f/1.4 aperture for low light and subject separation
  • Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
  • Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting

Cons

  • Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value

Decided which one is right for you?

Compare live prices for the NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S and NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4 at major authorized retailers.

Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

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Full specifications

= category winner

NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4
Focal length (Min)
24 mm
35 mm
Focal length (Max)
70 mm
35 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/2.8
f/1.4+2 stops wider
Max aperture (Tele)
f/2.8
f/1.4+2 stops wider
Elements
17
11
Groups
15
9
Special elements
2 ED, 4 Aspherical
Aspherical, ED
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4
Min focus distance
38 cm
27 cm−11 cm less
Max magnification
0.22 ×+22%
0.18 ×
Autofocus motor
Multi-Focus Stepping Motors (STM)
Linear / Stepping Motor
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4
Optical stabilization
No
No
OIS effectiveness
0 stops
0 stops
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4
Weight
805 g
415 g−390 g less
Length
126 mm
88.5 mm−38 mm less
Diameter
89 mm
74.5 mm−15 mm less
Filter thread size
82 mm
62 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
9
9
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4
Lens mount
Nikon Z
Nikon Z
Format coverage
Full-Frame
Full-Frame

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