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
Nikon
NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S
Nikon Z Mount
Built-in 1.4× teleconverter (560mm F4) super-telephoto with S-line optics and VR.
$13,999
Launch priceReleased Apr 2022
NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S is 3.2 years newer.
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Wins
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
Wins
NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BNIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S has higher OIS effectiveness (5.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- ANIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S has lower Min focus distance (38 cm vs 250 cm)
- ANIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S has lower Weight (805 g vs 2950 g)
- ANIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S has lower Length (126 mm vs 276 mm)
- ANIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S has lower Diameter (89 mm vs 104 mm)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
⌀89 × 126 mm
805 g (1.77 lb / 28.40 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S
⌀104 × 276 mm
2950 g (6.50 lb / 104.06 oz)
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S is 150mm shorter and 15mm narrower than NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S.
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S is 2145 g lighter than NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR 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
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose the NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
- ✓
Min focus distance
38 cm vs 250 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Weight
805 g vs 2950 g — lower is better
- ✓
Length
126 mm vs 276 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 4 Aspherical
- ✓
Diameter
89 mm vs 104 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Max magnification
0.22 × vs 0.2 × — higher is better
Reasons to choose the NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S
- ✓
OIS effectiveness
5.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 1 Fluorite, 1 SR
- ✓
Optical stabilization
Only NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S supports it
Shared specifications
Max aperture (Wide)
Both f/2.8
Max aperture (Tele)
Both f/2.8
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 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S
Pros
- ✓Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
- ✓Built-in optical image stabilization
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
Cons
- –Premium price point
- –Relatively heavy for extended handheld use
Decided which one is right for you?
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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 June 2026.