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 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 priceReleased Apr 2023
NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S is 4.2 years newer.
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Wins
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
Wins
NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S
1 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- 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 24-70mm f/2.8 S has lower Min focus distance (38 cm vs 85 cm)
- ANIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S has higher Max magnification (0.22 × vs 0.11 ×)
- ANIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S has lower Weight (805 g vs 995 g)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
⌀89 × 126 mm
805 g (1.77 lb / 28.40 oz)
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 24-70mm f/2.8 S is 15mm shorter and 14mm narrower than NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S.
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S is 190 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
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
- ✓
Min focus distance
38 cm vs 85 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Weight
805 g vs 995 g — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
89 mm vs 103 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Max magnification
0.22 × vs 0.11 × — higher is better
- ✓
Length
126 mm vs 141 mm — lower 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
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 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
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.