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NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S

Nikon Z · Zoom · FULL FRAME

NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S — 24–120mm f/4 for Nikon Z, a popular choice in the nikon lineup.

$1,099

Launch price

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Last updated May 2026

Key specs at a glance

Focal Length

24-120 mm

Max Aperture

f/4

Mount

Nikon Z

Coverage

Full Frame

Stabilization

No

Weight

630 g

Min Focus

38 cm

Filter Size

67 mm

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Best for

Use-case scores

Scored algorithmically from verified specs. 10 = best in class.

Portrait

Fair
5.5/ 10
  • · Covers the classic 85-135mm portrait focal length range
  • · 9-blade rounded diaphragm creates creamy out-of-focus highlights

Sports & Action

Fair
5.5/ 10
  • · f/4 aperture is decent for daytime sports
  • · Equipped with high-speed silent AF motor for fast action tracking

Video & Hybrid

Fair
5.0/ 10
  • · Internal focusing keeps lens length constant and stops rotation
  • · Constant aperture zoom avoids exposure shifts while zooming

Landscape

Good
6.0/ 10
  • · Wide-angle focal length (24mm) is great for landscape photography
  • · Weather-sealed body protects against dust and rain in the field

Travel

Good
6.5/ 10
  • · Manageable weight (630g) for travel
  • · Massive 5x zoom range covers wide to telephoto in one lens

Wildlife

Limited
3.0/ 10
  • · Weather-sealed design handles outdoor elements like rain or sand
  • · Fast tracking AF motor helps track moving birds/animals

Macro & Close-up

Limited
2.0/ 10
  • · Moderate close-up capabilities with 0.25x magnification

Pros

  • Versatile zoom range covers multiple focal lengths in one lens
  • Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
  • Native Nikon Z mount compatibility

Cons

  • No optical stabilization — relies on body IBIS
  • Slower maximum aperture limits low-light performance

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Full specifications

Verified specs · Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S

Optical Design

Focal length (Min)24 mm
Focal length (Max)120 mm
Max aperture (Wide)f/4
Max aperture (Tele)f/4
Elements20
Groups15
Special elementsAspherical

Focus System

Min focus distance38 cm
Max magnification0.25 ×
Autofocus motorLinear / Stepping Motor
Internal focusYes

Image Stabilization

Optical stabilizationNo
OIS effectiveness0 stops

Physical Specs

Weight630 g
Length138 mm
Diameter70 mm
Filter thread size67 mm
Weather sealingYes
Diaphragm blades9

Compatibility

Lens mountNikon Z
Format coverageFull Frame

Features

Control ringYes
Custom function buttonNo