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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

Viltrox

AF 75mm F1.2 FE

Sony E Mount

AF 75mm F1.2 FE — 75mm f/1.2 for Sony E, a popular choice in the viltrox lineup.

$539

Launch price

Released Mar 2023

AF 75mm F1.2 FE is 4.1 years newer.

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Wins

2categories

NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

LandscapeSports & Action

Wins

5categories

AF 75mm F1.2 FE

PortraitSports & Action

1 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S wins 2 categories·AF 75mm F1.2 FE wins 3 categories
  • BAF 75mm F1.2 FE has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.2 vs f/2.8)
  • BAF 75mm F1.2 FE has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.2 vs f/2.8)
  • ANIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S has higher Max magnification (0.22 × vs 0.1 ×)
  • ANIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S has lower Min focus distance (38 cm vs 80 cm)
  • BAF 75mm F1.2 FE has lower Weight (585 g vs 805 g)

Key specs at a glance

NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 SAF 75mm F1.2 FE
Focal Length24-70 mm75 mm
Max Aperturef/2.8f/1.2
MountNikon ZSony E
CoverageFull-FrameFull Frame
StabilizationNoNo
Weight805 g585 g
Min Focus38 cm80 cm
Filter Size82 mm67 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

AF 75mm F1.2 FE

82 × 101 mm

585 g (1.29 lb / 20.64 oz)

NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S is 25mm longer and 7mm wider than AF 75mm F1.2 FE.

NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S is 220 g heavier than AF 75mm F1.2 FE.

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 SAF 75mm F1.2 FE
Portrait
4.5Fair
9.0Excellent
Sports & Action
6.5Good
6.5Good
Video & Hybrid
5.0Fair
3.5Limited
Landscape
7.0Good
4.0Fair
Travel
4.0Fair
3.5Limited
Wildlife
2.0Limited
2.0Limited
Macro & Close-up
0.0Limited
0.0Limited

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 80 cm — lower is better

  • Control ring

    Only NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S supports it

  • Custom function button

    Only NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S supports it

  • Max magnification

    0.22 × vs 0.1 × — higher is better

Reasons to choose the AF 75mm F1.2 FE

  • Special elements

    Adds 1 Aspherical, 3 ED, 3 HR

  • 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

  • Weight

    585 g vs 805 g — lower is better

  • Length

    101 mm vs 126 mm — lower is better

  • Diameter

    82 mm vs 89 mm — lower is better

Shared specifications

Internal focus

Both support internal focus

Weather sealing

Both support weather sealing

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)

AF 75mm F1.2 FE

Pros

  • Bright f/1.2 aperture for low light and subject separation
  • Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
  • Native Sony E mount compatibility

Cons

  • Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value

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

NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
AF 75mm F1.2 FE
Focal length (Min)
24 mm
75 mm
Focal length (Max)
70 mm
75 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/2.8
f/1.2+2.4 stops wider
Max aperture (Tele)
f/2.8
f/1.2+2.4 stops wider
Elements
17
12
Groups
15
10
Special elements
2 ED, 4 Aspherical
1 Aspherical, 3 ED, 3 HR
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
AF 75mm F1.2 FE
Min focus distance
38 cm−42 cm less
80 cm
Max magnification
0.22 ×2.2× more
0.1 ×
Autofocus motor
Multi-Focus Stepping Motors (STM)
STM stepping motor
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
AF 75mm F1.2 FE
Optical stabilization
No
No
OIS effectiveness
0 stops
0 stops
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
AF 75mm F1.2 FE
Weight
805 g
585 g−220 g less
Length
126 mm
101 mm−25 mm less
Diameter
89 mm
82 mm−7 mm less
Filter thread size
82 mm
67 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
9
11
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
AF 75mm F1.2 FE
Lens mount
Nikon Z
Sony E
Format coverage
Full-Frame
Full Frame

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