The Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S full-frame mirrorless lens is now officially announced. The US price is $2,297, shipping will start in spring 2019.
- Pre-orders: Adorama B&H | Amazon (see also the new Z6 and Z7 kits)
- Sample photos (see also this page)
- Additional info at Nikon USA
- Technical specifications:
| Focal length | 24-70 mm |
|---|---|
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 |
| Lens construction | 17 elements in 15 groups (including 2 ED glass and 4 aspherical lens elements, elements with Nano Crystal Coat or ARNEO Coat, and fluorine-coated front and rear lens elements) |
| Angle of view | FX format: 84° – 34°20′ DX format: 61° – 22°50′ |
| Minimum focus distance | 0.38 m/1.25 ft |
| Maximum reproduction ratio | 0.22x |
| Diaphragm blades | 9 (rounded diaphragm opening) |
| Filter-attachment size | 82 mm (P = 0.75 mm) |
| Dimensions | Approximately 89.0 mm maximum diameter x 126.0 mm (distance from camera lens mount flange) |
| Weight | Approximately 805 g/1 lb 12.4 oz |
| Supplied accessories | LC-82B 82 mm snap-on Front Lens Cap, LF-N1 Rear Lens Cap, HB-87 Bayonet Hood, CL-C2 Lens Case |
MTF charts and lens design diagram:
Lens features:
- Support for the wide-angle 24 mm to mid-telephoto 70 mm range of focal lengths convenient for capturing a wide variety of scenes
- A constant maximum aperture of f/2.8 throughout the entire zoom range maintains exposure settings while the zoom function is in use
- A multi-focusing system adopted as the AF drive system dramatically reduces aberrations for excellent imaging performance and resolving power at any focus distance, including close distances
- A minimum focus distance of just 0.38 m from the focal plane across the zoom range
- Optics comprised of two ED glass and four aspherical lens elements ensure excellent resolution, across all edges of the frame, from maximum aperture
- The combination of Nikon’s exclusive coating technologies, including the new ARNEO Coat and Nano Crystal Coat, effectively suppresses ghost and flare for clear images
- An extremely high standard of image quality is supported within a compact and lightweight body, enabling superior portability
- Focus breathing control that is effective not only with movie recording, but also for focus shift shooting
- A control ring that demonstrates superior operability with quiet and smooth operation
- A convenient L-Fn (lens function) button to which more functions can be assigned
- A lens information panel that can be used to check aperture setting, focus distance, depth of field, etc.
- Adoption of a multi-focusing system and stepping motor (STM) enables fast, quiet, and accurate AF drive for both still-image shooting and movie recording
- An electromagnetic diaphragm mechanism enables extremely precise aperture control
- Designed with consideration given to dust- and drip-resistance, featuring a fluorine coat that effectively repels dust, water droplets, grease, and dirt:
Press release, additional pictures and promo videos:
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