Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70 mm f/2.8 S II § 03 Head to head
Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70 mm f/2.8 S II vs Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70 mm f/2.8 S
Nikon 24–70mm f/2.8 is 130 g lighter. Nikon 24–70mm f/2.8 is 16 mm shorter.
Both lenses are made for the Nikon Z mount: the Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70 mm f/2.8 S II is a 24–70mm f/2.8 zoom, and the Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70 mm f/2.8 S is a 24–70mm f/2.8 zoom. On paper the Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70 mm f/2.8 S II comes out ahead, 5 advantages to 1, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70 mm f/2.8 S II 
Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70 mm f/2.8 S 01
Key differences
Why is the Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70 mm f/2.8 S II better than the Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70 mm f/2.8 S?
- 130 g lighter (675 g vs 805 g)
- Focuses 14 cm closer (0.24 m vs 0.38 m)
- More aperture blades (11 vs 9)
- Smaller filter thread (77 mm vs 82 mm)
- Newer design (2025 vs 2019)
Why is the Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70 mm f/2.8 S better than the Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70 mm f/2.8 S II?
- 16 mm shorter (126 mm vs 142 mm long)
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Which should you buy?
- landscape For landscape photography, the Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70 mm f/2.8 S II has the edge: it is 130 g lighter to carry.
- architecture For architecture, the Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70 mm f/2.8 S II has the edge: it is 130 g lighter to carry.
- street For street photography, the Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70 mm f/2.8 S II has the edge: it is 130 g lighter to carry.
- travel For travel, the Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70 mm f/2.8 S II has the edge: it is 130 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70 mm f/2.8 S II | Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70 mm f/2.8 S |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 24–70mm | 24–70mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Lens type | Zoom lens | Zoom lens |
| Format | Full frame | Full frame |
| Weight | 675 g (23.81 oz) ◆ | 805 g (28.40 oz) |
| Dimensions | 142 x 84 mm | 126 x 89 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.24 m (0.32x magnification) ◆ | 0.38 m (14.96 inches) |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture ring | No | No |
| Aperture blades | 11 ◆ | 9 |
| Optical construction | 14 elements / 10 groups | 17 elements / 15 groups |
| Filter size | 77 mm ◆ | 82 mm |
| Lens mount | Nikon Z | Nikon Z |
| Released | 2025 | 2019 |
| Price | $2,799.95 launch price | — |
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Size
- A · Nikon
- B · Nikon
- 142 × 84 mm
- 126 × 89 mm
The Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70 mm f/2.8 S II is 16 mm longer and 130 g lighter than the Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70 mm f/2.8 S.
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Sample frames
Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70 mm f/2.8 S II
Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70 mm f/2.8 S
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70 mm f/2.8 S II or the Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70 mm f/2.8 S?
- The Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70 mm f/2.8 S II weighs 675 g, 130 g less than the Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70 mm f/2.8 S (805 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70 mm f/2.8 S II or the Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70 mm f/2.8 S?
- The Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70 mm f/2.8 S II focuses down to 0.24 m, against 0.38 m for the Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70 mm f/2.8 S.
- Do the Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70 mm f/2.8 S II and the Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70 mm f/2.8 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 24-70 mm f/2.8 S II or the Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70 mm f/2.8 S better for landscape photography?
- For landscape photography, the Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70 mm f/2.8 S II has the edge: it is 130 g lighter to carry.
- Is the Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70 mm f/2.8 S II or the Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70 mm f/2.8 S better for architecture?
- For architecture, the Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70 mm f/2.8 S II has the edge: it is 130 g lighter to carry.