Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-120mm F4 S Full-Frame Lens (2021)
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Nikon NIKKOR 24-120mm f/4 S is the mirrorless version of the company's popular 24-120mm f/4 lens (that had frequently been sold as part of a kit). Its main selling point is the 5x zoom range, which extends beyond the more common 24-105mm range found in similar offerings from competitors, at a constant f/4 maximum aperture.
Another interesting feature is the ability of this lens to achieve 0.39x maximum magnification, which can be quite useful when the lens is used as an all-in-one solution.
While in the past Nikon's mirrorless lenses had average AF performance, this time Nikon has endowed its 24-120mm f/4 S lens with dual STM motors for more swift focusing. Nikon further claims that focus breathing is kept to a minimum.
A downside of this lens is its lack of image stabilization. This makes it somewhat less easy to use handheld, especially in low-light situations, compared to the 24-105 from Canon, Panasonic, and Sony.
Ratings
What we found**
Neofiliac score 60% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Weather-sealed
- Wide zoom range
- Good for a single-lens solution
Cons
- Dark maximum aperture
- External zoom without zoom lock
What external reviewers found***
External score 85% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Good build quality
- Very good continuous AF
- Sharpness at 120mm focal length
Cons
- No fluorine coating
- Visible focus breathing
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Specifications
Construction
Aperture Blades
9 blades, Rounded blades
Colors
Black
Form Factor
Standard Zoom Lens
Image Size
Full-Frame
Lens Mount
Nikon Z-mount
Motor
Stepper motor
Optical Formula | Elements
16 elements
Optical Formula | Groups
13 groups
Optical Formula | Special Glass
3 ED elements, 3 aspherical elements, 1 aspherical extra-low dispersion groups
Dimensions
Filter Diameter
77 mm / 3.03 in
Size | Diameter
84 mm / 3.31 in
Size | Length
118 mm / 4.65 in
Weight
630 g / 22.26 oz
Function
Angle Of View
84.1° Diagonal | 73.7° Horizontal | 53.1° Vertical (wide) ~ 20.5° Diagonal | 17.1° Horizontal | 11.4° Vertical (tele)
Aperture
f/4 ~ f/22
Autofocus
Yes
Focal Length
24 mm ~ 120 mm
Focus Type
Internal
Image Stabilization
No
Weather Resistance
Yes
Zoom Type
External zoom
Performance
Max Magnification
0.39x
Min Focus Distance
350 mm / 13.78 in
Production
Accessory
Lens hood included
Debut
2021-10-28
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Reviewer score 85%Nikon AF-S 24-120mm f4G VR coverage on a full-frame camera at 24mm (left) and 120mm (right) The differences at the long end of 70mm, 120mm, or 200mm are huge and could be the decisive factor for choosing one of these zoom lenses. Focus accuracy and repeatability is critical to consistently produce sharp shots.
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Pros
- Sharpness at 120mm focal length
- Very good continuous AF
- Good build quality
Cons
- Visible focus breathing
- No fluorine coating
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References
- ^ Nikon Z 24-120mm f4 S review. [cameralabs]. https://www.cameralabs.com/nikon-z-24-120mm-f4-s-review/. Retrieved 2022-01-25.
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