Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ
Every published spec side by side, with today's lowest prices for the market you've chosen.
Key differences
- Closest focus: 0.34 m on the NIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ, against 0.35 m on the NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S.
- Max magnification: 0.39× on the NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S, against 0.25× on the NIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ.
- Weight: 630 g on the NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S, against 1,120 g on the NIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ.
NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S or NIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ: which should you buy?
Choose the NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S for its max magnification and weight.
Choose the NIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ for its closest focus.
On paper the NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S wins more rows (2 to 1); if the NIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ's strengths are the ones you shoot with, and its price is lower where you buy, it can still be the better buy.
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| Lowest price today | $962 new $832.10 used | $2,204 new $1,979.99 used |
| Optics | ||
| Focal length | 24–120mm | 28–135mm |
| 35mm equivalent | 24–120mm (full frame) | 28–135mm (full frame) |
| Maximum apertureLower f-number lets in more light. A zoom wins only when it is as bright at both ends. | f/4 | f/4 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Made for | Full frame | Full frame |
| Elements / groups | 16 / 13 | 18 / 13 |
| Aperture blades | 9 | 9 |
| Closest focus | 0.35 m | 0.34 m (best) |
| Max magnification | 0.39× (best) | 0.25× |
| Focus & handling | ||
| Autofocus | Yes (STM) | Yes (STM) |
| Optical stabilisation | No | No |
| Weather sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Internal zoom | — | Yes |
| Aperture ring | No | No |
| Teleconverter compatible | No | No |
| Size & weight | ||
| Weight | 630 g (best) | 1,120 g |
| Diameter × length | 84 × 118 mm | 105 × 177.5 mm |
| Filter thread | 77 mm | 95 mm |
Green marks the better figure where “better” is unambiguous. A dash means the maker doesn't publish it or we haven't verified it yet.