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 58mm f/0.95 S Noct
Nikon Z Mount
NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct — 58mm f/0.95 for Nikon Z, a popular choice in the nikon lineup.
$7,999
Launch priceReleased Oct 2019
NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct is 9 months newer.
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Wins
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
Wins
NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct
2 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BNIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/0.95 vs f/2.8)
- BNIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/0.95 vs f/2.8)
- ANIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S has lower Length (126 mm vs 274 mm)
- ANIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S has lower Weight (805 g vs 1600 g)
- BNIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct has higher Max magnification (0.25 × vs 0.22 ×)
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 24-70mm f/2.8 S
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 2 ED, 4 Aspherical
- ✓
Length
126 mm vs 274 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Weight
805 g vs 1600 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose the NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct
- ✓
Special elements
Adds Aspherical, ED
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/0.95 vs f/2.8 — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/0.95 vs f/2.8 — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
81 mm vs 89 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Max magnification
0.25 × vs 0.22 × — higher 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 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 58mm f/0.95 S Noct
Pros
- ✓Bright f/0.95 aperture for low light and subject separation
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
- ✓Native Nikon Z mount compatibility
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 May 2026.