Nikon announces NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II lens

Nikon Inc. announced the release of the  NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II, for full-frame/FX format mirrorless cameras. This second generation of the NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S brings enhancements to image quality, speed and handling, the company said. The new Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II lens will be available in mid-September for a suggested retail price of $2,799.95

As part of the S-Line of NIKKOR Z lenses, the NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II is a standard zoom lens with a constant maximum aperture of f/2.8, covering the versatile focal length range from wide-angle 24mm to medium-telephoto 70mm for full-frame/FX format cameras. It features an internal zoom mechanism, and it’s also the lightest in its class, weighing approximately. 675g (1.49 lbs.). Additionally, the internal zoom mechanism increases zooming stability as well as dust- and drip-resistant performance.

It is the first zoom lens to adopt Silky Swift VCM (SSVCM) motors for the AF drive, achieving the fastest autofocusing in Nikon history with extremely precise and quiet AF control. Autofocus is approximately 5x faster than that of the NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S, and AF tracking performance during zooming has been enhanced by approximately 60%, making it even easier to capture decisive moments with fast-moving subjects such as athletes in action.

Primary features

• A compact design with the lightest weight (approx. 675g) in its class and a 77mm filter attachment size makes it easy to carry and reduces fatigue when shooting handheld.
• The first lens in its category to feature an internal zoom mechanism that prevents dust and debris from entering the lens during zooming, providing superior dust- and drip-resistant performance. Even when zooming, it maintains its balance for flexible use of a variety of video accessories.
• A newly developed 11-blade diaphragm enables very circular bokeh.

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  Optimized for video recording with a design that suppresses focus breathing.

• Equipped with a control ring clicking switch, allowing the tactile “click” of control ring operation to be turned on or off as needed.
• The lens supports a minimum focus distance of 0.24 m at the wide-angle end and 0.33 m at the telephoto end, with a maximum reproduction ratio of 0.21× at the wide-angle end and 0.32× at the telephoto end, allowing users to get closer to their subjects for dynamic expression.
• Includes Meso Amorphous Coat and ARNEO Coat for effective suppression of ghosting and flare, resulting in clear images.
• The lens hood features a filter adjustment window, enabling users to adjust circular polarizing and variable ND filters without removing the lens hood.

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