That said, Nikon is pricing it competitively at 1099 EUR when bought alone, or a bargain 600 EUR when bought in a kit with a Z body. So the new Z 24-70mm f4S faces competition from other standard zooms with the F-mount, most notably Nikon’s own AF-S 24-70mm f2.8E VR which is the benchmark of 24-70mm zoom for Nikon cameras.Īs the Z 24-70mm f4S is a member of Nikon’s high-end “S” line it is expected to perform on a very high level.
Nikon’s Z-lenses may be the only models currently available with a native Z-mount but thanks to Nikon’s FTZ adapter, existing F-mount lenses can easily be used on their new Z bodies. Announced in August 2018 it joins the Z 35mm f1.8S as the first Z-series lenses on the market the Z 50mm f1.8S will be the third at end of 2018. The Nikon Z 24-70mm f4S is a small and light non-stabilized standard zoom lens with a constant f4.0 focal ratio that’s designed for Nikon’s new Z-mount full-frame cameras. Alternatively get yourself a copy of my In Camera book or treat me to a coffee! Thanks! So if you're getting a new Z body, be sure to bag yourself this excellent zoom in a kit bundle: Highly Recommended! Buy it now! Check prices on the Nikon Z 24-70mm f4S at Amazon, B&H, Adorama, or Wex. The only drawback of the Z 24-70mm f4S is its relatively ordinary f4.0 focal ratio, but that's easily compensated for by the relatively low price - and did I mention the small size and weight?.
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Plus by being roughly half the size and weight it's much more portable and a perfect match for the compact Z-series bodies it's designed for. The new Z Nikkor also focuses as fast and reliably and is sealed as thoroughly as the 24-70mm f2.8E VR. It also delivers very usable close-up performance and retains its high contrast even in contra-light situations. Summary The Nikon Z 24-70mm f4S is a no-brainer for owners of Z-series mirrorless bodies: optically it is as good as the renowned 24-70mm f2.8E VR with a one stop advantage in image stabilization and almost no loCA.