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Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

By Nasim Mansurov 72 Comments
Last Updated On July 7, 2021

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Anthoyn Mattouk
Anthoyn Mattouk
June 20, 2022 5:18 am

Hi Nasim,

Simple question – the new lens by Nikon for the Z systems are looking really good. iI would love to own this lens but I am waiting for the newer system than the Z 7ii.

If you have a DSLR (I have the D750) is there an adapter I can purchase that will allow me to use the Z lens? This way, I can purchase new lens for the future and use it with my current DSLR. When I move to mirrorless I will have my lens kit.

We will all eventually move to mirrorless sometime in the future.

I have learnt som much form your website. I was learn form you articles waaaaaaay back, when you had the old logo. You have done really well. Keep up the great work.

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Steven S
Steven S
December 15, 2021 9:44 pm

Thank you for your solid reviews. I thoroughly enjoy reading them.

I am inquiring if all compared lenses were measured on the same camera body for resolution tests. I am specifically interested in if the 24-70 2.8 g was measured on the z7 or was it a d850. The z bodies have a thinner sensor stack, which can lead to some legacy glass having better performance. Since the g is a 2007 issue, it may have been developed with an older design mindset, with not as much attention being given to having glass in the path, since film didn’t glass over the imaging plane. I used to have significant corner smear with the above mentioned lens on a d800 and also d810, but for multiple reasons, I am having much better results with that lens on a z body (efcs, on sensor af), but the corners seem to have minimal smear in comparison. Under a normal variety of situations I will usually use the z 24-70 f4 because of weight, size, full use of ibis etc. But on certain occasions I will haul out the g (lower light, slightly better fore/mid/back separation…) and have been pleasantly surprised.

If you would be so kind as to reply it would satisfy a nagging curiosity of mine.

Thank you,

Steven

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julien
julien
December 9, 2021 8:52 pm

Hello
does anyone know if the 24-70 2.8 S is still made in Japan in 2021?
Thank you so much

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Stephen
Stephen
Reply to  julien
December 17, 2021 2:32 pm

Hi, yes! I have just bought the lens new on December 13 in Germany, and my lens is made in Japan.

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Richard Rosen
Richard Rosen
July 22, 2021 9:11 am

I traded in my Z 6 kit with the 24-70 f4S, for the Z 6II and the 24-70 f2.8S. Glad I did.

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Marcin
Marcin
June 12, 2021 5:26 pm

How about the terrible vignietting this lens produce? I got my piece and I have to say it’s one of the worst I have ever seen.

www.lenstip.com/591.8…tting.html

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Roland
Roland
Reply to  Marcin
March 2, 2022 7:49 pm

+1 @Marcin. I’m very surprised/disappointed by how bad the vignetting is on the 24-70/2.8. Lens is going back.

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Stephen
Stephen
May 20, 2021 4:32 am

You listed many 24-70 f2.8 lenses. But missing is the Sigma lens for mirrorless (Sigma Art 2.8/24-70 DG DN). It is less than half the price of the Nikon. And optically probably equal, maybe slightly better. And in the future will probably also be available for Nikon mirrorless.

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sukesh
sukesh
April 2, 2021 3:48 pm

Hi all,

I bought a refurbished lens and while focusing, it is making noise even in medium light in indoors and it is a bit difficult to focus. I tried with my 85mm 1.8 prime and I didn’t notice focusing noise/issues with the same light, same aperture and shutter speed settings. Could you please let me know if anyone experienced focusing issues earlier with this lens?

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Alex
Alex
January 2, 2021 1:35 pm

I’ve bought tue 24-70 f/2.8 S lens last week. It is excellent optically and feels nice, but I have two issues:
1. Bulid quality – there is an audible wobble of the extending barrel at any focal length. I’ve checked at the store and all of their 3 copies did the same. Aside from the “rattle,” there is little visible movement. It is VERY annoying for me. It feels like you have a loose lens hood
2. Flare is considerable if you shoot into the sun, wherever the sun is in the frame. I am aware there must be flare in situation like this, but it seems more than my Samyang 12m f/2 on my Fuji X-H1

I’d love to see feedback on the wobble and flare issues.

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Baribal
Baribal
Reply to  Alex
December 24, 2021 7:52 am

Same problem with the wobbling here with mine. I’m surprised that this issue is not reported anywhere or even talked about in any review.

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Young
Young
September 10, 2020 11:30 am

Nasim, if possible, could you do a comparison between Nikon Z 24-70 F2.8, Canon RF 24-70 F2.8 and Sony GM 24-70 F2.8
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Carlos Manuel da Silva André Viana
Carlos Manuel da Silva André Viana
September 1, 2020 6:45 pm

Did you test the autofocus in video? How does it compare to the f4 version?

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