Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/4 S Review
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