The Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/4 S is the smaller and more affordable of Nikon’s two 24-70mm lenses for its Z-series mirrorless cameras. It’s often sold with the Z6 or Z7 as a kit lens, but it’s much more than the average kit lens.

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As a kit lens, the 24-70mm f/4 S provides enough versatility to satisfy most purchasers of Nikon’s Z-mount cameras, ranging from wide-angle to portrait-length perspectives. Its constant f/4 maximum aperture and electromagnetic aperture mechanism provide stable focus and exposure control and...

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The Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/4 S is a sharp, compact zoom for the Z camera system that's an especially good value when purchased as part of a bundle.

Useful zoom range; Light and compact; Crisp optics; 1:3.3 macro focus; All-weather build; Quiet autofocus.

Some Raw converters may not apply corrections; Vignette at f/4; Retractable design isn't ideal; Control ring is too sensitive.

The Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/4 S ($999.95) is one of the first lenses for the company's full-frame mirrorless camera system. It starts its life as the default zoom for Z 7 and Z 6 buyers, and is thankfully quite a good lens. It's sized so it balances well on the Z body design, is weather sealed, and offers a zoom range ideal for capturing everything from wide vistas to portraits, along with a good 1:3.3 macro capability. You should make sure to buy it along with a camera—there's a $400 discount if you do. The Modern Nikkor Zoom The Z 24-70mm is the first zoom lens for the Z mirrorless system, and it gives a window into what the company is planning to do with the design of its new lens series. The aesthetics are minimalist—the Z lenses we've seen to date are all basic black, with a mix of metal and polycarbonate construction. The gold accents, which we're used to seeing in Nikkor SLR lenses, are gone, replaced by plain white text. In terms of size, the 24-70mm f/4 balances quite ...

The Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/4 S is a sharp, compact zoom for the Z camera system that's an especially good value when purchased as part of a bundle.

Useful zoom range; Light and compact; Crisp optics; 1:3.3 macro focus; All-weather build; Quiet autofocus

Some Raw converters may not apply corrections; Vignette at f/4; Retractable design isn't ideal; Control ring is too sensitive

For those making the switch to Nikon's new full-frame mirrorless system, the Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/4 S demands to be an essential part of their kit.

Excellent optical performance, Compact design, Weather-proof

High price for an f/4 standard zoom

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.

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