Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-75mm f/2.8
Every published spec side by side, with today's lowest prices for the market you've chosen.
Key differences
- Aperture blades: 11 on the NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II, against 9 on the NIKKOR Z 28-75mm f/2.8.
- Closest focus: 0.19 m on the NIKKOR Z 28-75mm f/2.8, against 0.24 m on the NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II.
- Max magnification: 0.34× on the NIKKOR Z 28-75mm f/2.8, against 0.32× on the NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II.
- Internal zoom: Yes on the NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II, against No on the NIKKOR Z 28-75mm f/2.8.
- Weight: 565 g on the NIKKOR Z 28-75mm f/2.8, against 675 g on the NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II.
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II or NIKKOR Z 28-75mm f/2.8: which should you buy?
Choose the NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II for its aperture blades and internal zoom.
Choose the NIKKOR Z 28-75mm f/2.8 for its closest focus, max magnification and weight.
On paper the NIKKOR Z 28-75mm f/2.8 wins more rows (3 to 2); if the NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II'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 | $2,349 new $2,459.91 used | $956.99 new $656 used |
| Optics | ||
| Focal length | 24–70mm | 28–75mm |
| 35mm equivalent | 24–70mm (full frame) | 28–75mm (full frame) |
| Maximum apertureLower f-number lets in more light. A zoom wins only when it is as bright at both ends. | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Made for | Full frame | Full frame |
| Elements / groups | 14 / 10 | 15 / 12 |
| Aperture blades | 11 (best) | 9 |
| Closest focus | 0.24 m | 0.19 m (best) |
| Max magnification | 0.32× | 0.34× (best) |
| Focus & handling | ||
| Autofocus | Yes (SSVCM) | Yes (STM) |
| Optical stabilisation | No | No |
| Weather sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Internal zoom | Yes (best) | No |
| Aperture ring | No | No |
| Teleconverter compatible | No | No |
| Size & weight | ||
| Weight | 675 g | 565 g (best) |
| Diameter × length | 84 × 142 mm | 75 × 120.5 mm |
| Filter thread | 77 mm | 67 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.