Nikon Nikkor Z 24-105 mm f/4-7.1 § 03 Head to head
Nikon Nikkor Z 24-105 mm f/4-7.1 vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S
Nikon 24–105mm f/4-7.1 is 280 g lighter. Nikon 24–120mm f/4 has a brighter maximum aperture.
The Nikon Nikkor Z 24-105 mm f/4-7.1 is a 24–105mm f/4-7.1 zoom, and the Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S is a 24–120mm f/4 zoom. On paper the Nikon Nikkor Z 24-105 mm f/4-7.1 comes out ahead, 4 advantages to 3, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Nikon Nikkor Z 24-105 mm f/4-7.1 
Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S 01
Key differences
Why is the Nikon Nikkor Z 24-105 mm f/4-7.1 better than the Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S?
- 280 g lighter (350 g vs 630 g)
- 12 mm shorter (106.5 mm vs 118 mm long)
- Focuses 15 cm closer (0.2 m vs 0.35 m)
- Smaller filter thread (67 mm vs 77 mm)
Why is the Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S better than the Nikon Nikkor Z 24-105 mm f/4-7.1?
- Brighter maximum aperture (f/4 vs f/4-7.1)
- Longer reach (120mm vs 105mm)
- More aperture blades (9 vs 7)
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Which should you buy?
- landscape For landscape photography, the Nikon Nikkor Z 24-105 mm f/4-7.1 has the edge: it is 280 g lighter to carry.
- architecture For architecture, the Nikon Nikkor Z 24-105 mm f/4-7.1 has the edge: it is 280 g lighter to carry.
- street For street photography, the Nikon Nikkor Z 24-105 mm f/4-7.1 has the edge: it is 280 g lighter to carry.
- travel For travel, the Nikon Nikkor Z 24-105 mm f/4-7.1 has the edge: it is 280 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Nikon Nikkor Z 24-105 mm f/4-7.1 | Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 24–105mm | 24–120mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/4-7.1 | f/4 ◆ |
| Minimum aperture | f/22-40 | f/22 |
| Lens type | Zoom lens | Standard zoom lens |
| Format | Full frame | Full Frame |
| Weight | 350 g ◆ | 630 g (1.39 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 73.5 x 106.5 mm | 84 mm (diameter) x 118 mm (length) |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.2 m (at 24 mm/50 mm), 0.28 m (at 105 mm) ◆ | 0.35 m (1.15 ft) |
| Maximum magnification | — | 0.39x |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Dust and drip resistant |
| Aperture ring | No | No |
| Aperture blades | 7 | 9 (rounded) ◆ |
| Optical construction | 12 elements in 10 groups | 16 elements in 13 groups (including 3 ED elements, 3 aspherical elements, and 1 aspherical ED element) |
| Filter size | 67 mm ◆ | 77 mm |
| Lens mount | Nikon Z | Nikon Z |
| Released | 2026 | — |
| Price | $549.95 launch price | — |
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Size
- A · Nikon
- B · Nikon
- 106.5 × 73.5 mm
- 118 × 84 mm
The Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S is 11 mm longer and 280 g heavier than the Nikon Nikkor Z 24-105 mm f/4-7.1.
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Sample frames
Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which lens has the brighter aperture, the Nikon Nikkor Z 24-105 mm f/4-7.1 or the Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S?
- The Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S opens to f/4, against f/4-7.1 on the Nikon Nikkor Z 24-105 mm f/4-7.1.
- Which is lighter, the Nikon Nikkor Z 24-105 mm f/4-7.1 or the Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S?
- The Nikon Nikkor Z 24-105 mm f/4-7.1 weighs 350 g, 280 g less than the Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S (630 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Nikon Nikkor Z 24-105 mm f/4-7.1 or the Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S?
- The Nikon Nikkor Z 24-105 mm f/4-7.1 focuses down to 0.2 m, against 0.35 m for the Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S.
- Do the Nikon Nikkor Z 24-105 mm f/4-7.1 and the Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the Nikon Nikkor Z 24-105 mm f/4-7.1 or the Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S better for landscape photography?
- For landscape photography, the Nikon Nikkor Z 24-105 mm f/4-7.1 has the edge: it is 280 g lighter to carry.
- Is the Nikon Nikkor Z 24-105 mm f/4-7.1 or the Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S better for architecture?
- For architecture, the Nikon Nikkor Z 24-105 mm f/4-7.1 has the edge: it is 280 g lighter to carry.
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