Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 S vs Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F4 G ED VR II

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 S and Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F4 G ED VR II .

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Product
Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 S
Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F4 G ED VR II
Name Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 S Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F4 G ED VR II
Also known as Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70mm F2.8 S Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm F4 G ED VR II
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU 20089
Release Date and Price
Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 S
Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F4 G ED VR II
Release Year 2019 2010
Release Date 2019-02-14
MSRP N/A 1299 USD
Last known price 2096 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 S
Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F4 G ED VR II
Lens Type Standard / Normal Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 S
Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F4 G ED VR II
Mount Nikon Z Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 S
Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F4 G ED VR II
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Stepper Motor No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 38 cm 45 cm
Maximum Magnification 4,2
Aperture
Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 S
Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F4 G ED VR II
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F4
Diaphragm Blades 9 No information
Optics
Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 S
Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F4 G ED VR II
Construction 17 elements  /  15 groups 17 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings Four ED and two aspherical elements + Arneo and Nano Crystal coatings No information
Focal Length
Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 S
Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F4 G ED VR II
Focal Length 24-70 mm 24-120 mm
Zoom Range 46 mm 96 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No Yes
VR II
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 S
Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F4 G ED VR II
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 89 mm 84 mm
Length 126 mm 103 mm
Weight 805 gr 710 gr
Other
Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 S
Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F4 G ED VR II
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 82 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-87 HB-53
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A