Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S § 03 Head to head
Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S vs Nikon Nikkor Z 24-200 mm f/4-6.3 VR
Nikon 24–120mm f/4 has a brighter maximum aperture. Nikon 24–200mm f/4 - 6.3 has a longer reach.
The Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S is a 24–120mm f/4 zoom, and the Nikon Nikkor Z 24-200 mm f/4-6.3 VR is a 24–200mm f/4 - 6.3 zoom. On paper the Nikon Nikkor Z 24-200 mm f/4-6.3 VR comes out ahead, 6 advantages to 2, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S 
Nikon Nikkor Z 24-200 mm f/4-6.3 VR 01
Key differences
Why is the Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S better than the Nikon Nikkor Z 24-200 mm f/4-6.3 VR?
- Brighter maximum aperture (f/4 vs f/4 - 6.3)
- More aperture blades (9 vs 7)
Why is the Nikon Nikkor Z 24-200 mm f/4-6.3 VR better than the Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S?
- Longer reach (200mm vs 120mm)
- 60 g lighter (570 g vs 630 g)
- 4 mm shorter (114 mm vs 118 mm long)
- Focuses 11 cm closer (0.24 m vs 0.35 m)
- Has optical image stabilization
- Smaller filter thread (67 mm vs 77 mm)
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Which should you buy?
- landscape For landscape photography, the Nikon Nikkor Z 24-200 mm f/4-6.3 VR has the edge: it is 60 g lighter to carry.
- architecture For architecture, the Nikon Nikkor Z 24-200 mm f/4-6.3 VR has the edge: it is 60 g lighter to carry.
- street For street photography, the Nikon Nikkor Z 24-200 mm f/4-6.3 VR has the edge: it is 60 g lighter to carry.
- travel For travel, the Nikon Nikkor Z 24-200 mm f/4-6.3 VR has the edge: it is 60 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S | Nikon Nikkor Z 24-200 mm f/4-6.3 VR |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 24–120mm | 24–200mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/4 ◆ | f/4 - 6.3 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/36 |
| Lens type | Standard zoom lens | Zoom lens |
| Format | Full Frame | Full frame |
| Weight | 630 g (1.39 lbs) | 570 g ◆ |
| Dimensions | 84 mm (diameter) x 118 mm (length) | 114 x 76.5 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.35 m (1.15 ft) | 0.24 m ◆ |
| Maximum magnification | 0.39x | — |
| Image stabilization | No | Yes ◆ |
| Weather sealing | Dust and drip resistant | — |
| Aperture ring | No | No |
| Aperture blades | 9 (rounded) ◆ | 7 |
| Optical construction | 16 elements in 13 groups (including 3 ED elements, 3 aspherical elements, and 1 aspherical ED element) | 19 elements / 15 groups |
| Filter size | 77 mm | 67 mm ◆ |
| Lens mount | Nikon Z | Nikon Z |
| Released | — | 2020 |
| Price | — | $899.95 launch price |
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Size
- A · Nikon
- B · Nikon
- 118 × 84 mm
- 114 × 76.5 mm
The Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S is 4 mm longer and 60 g heavier than the Nikon Nikkor Z 24-200 mm f/4-6.3 VR.
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Sample frames
Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S
Nikon Nikkor Z 24-200 mm f/4-6.3 VR
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which lens has the brighter aperture, the Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S or the Nikon Nikkor Z 24-200 mm f/4-6.3 VR?
- The Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S opens to f/4, against f/4 - 6.3 on the Nikon Nikkor Z 24-200 mm f/4-6.3 VR.
- Which is lighter, the Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S or the Nikon Nikkor Z 24-200 mm f/4-6.3 VR?
- The Nikon Nikkor Z 24-200 mm f/4-6.3 VR weighs 570 g, 60 g less than the Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S (630 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S or the Nikon Nikkor Z 24-200 mm f/4-6.3 VR?
- The Nikon Nikkor Z 24-200 mm f/4-6.3 VR focuses down to 0.24 m, against 0.35 m for the Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S.
- Do the Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S and the Nikon Nikkor Z 24-200 mm f/4-6.3 VR have image stabilization?
- Only the Nikon Nikkor Z 24-200 mm f/4-6.3 VR has optical image stabilization.
- Is the Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S or the Nikon Nikkor Z 24-200 mm f/4-6.3 VR better for landscape photography?
- For landscape photography, the Nikon Nikkor Z 24-200 mm f/4-6.3 VR has the edge: it is 60 g lighter to carry.
- Is the Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S or the Nikon Nikkor Z 24-200 mm f/4-6.3 VR better for architecture?
- For architecture, the Nikon Nikkor Z 24-200 mm f/4-6.3 VR has the edge: it is 60 g lighter to carry.
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