The previously rumored Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II lens has been officially announced. Pre-orders should now be opened at:
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MTF charts:
Lens design diagram:
Comparing the old Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S lens and the new version II
Additional information:
Just a quick update – the rumored Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S Mark II lens will be announced in a few hours. It is strange for Nikon to release a new product on Thursday/Friday, but it has happened in the past.
The only new rumor I can report today is that the filter size of the new model went from 82mm down to 77mm. If true, this means the new model will be lighter/smaller.
Pre-orders for the new lens should be opened soon at:
Dariusz Breś tested the new Sigma 200mm f/2 DG OS Sports lens (price: $3,299 | more info) on Nikon cameras with the latest Megadap Pro+ adapter (price: $249 | more info). Here is a side-by-side comparison with the Nikkor AF-S VR 200mm f/2 G AF-S IF-ED lens:
Summary, pros+cons, and conclussion:
Just a quick update: the new/rumored/upcoming Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S Mark II lens will be around $500 more expensive than the current model (maybe even $600 more in the US because of tariffs). The current version currently sells for $2,096 in the US after a $300 rebate:
What upgrades could Nikon offer to justify the price increase?
Expect the Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S Mark II lens announcement this week – my guess is on Tuesday or Wednesday (August 19 ±1 day).
Stay tuned for potential leaks and detailed coverage of the announcement.
Breaking news: Nikon is rumored to announce a new Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II lens (Mark II)
The previously reported Nikon USA price increase on September 1st is now confirmed by Service Photo
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The latest Nikon rebates can be found here – some of the items that will get a price increase in 2 weeks are currently discounted:
Here is the list of Nikon cameras and lenses that will get a price hike on September 1st, 2025 (pretty much all other accessories, like adapters, flashes, filters, cases, cables, lens hoods, batteries, battery grips, memory cards, etc., will also go up in price):
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