NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 Svs HD D FA 24-70mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S (2021) Starting from £999 new Best for Travel & everyday photography View NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S

Pentax HD D FA 24-70mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR (2015) Starting from £999 new Best for Wedding, events & documentary photography View HD D FA 24-70mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR

GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?

Travel & Everyday Photography — NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S (2021): The one-lens solution for Nikon Z users — 5× zoom range, S-line sharpness, and versatile enough for almost any situation.

Wedding, Events & Documentary Photography — HD D FA 24-70mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR (2015): The professional zoom for Pentax DSLR shooters — weather-sealed to the same standard as the K-3 Mark III, with a constant f/2.8 across the full range.

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Who should buy what

Quick take: These cameras are closely matched across the key specs below. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification	NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S (2021)	HD D FA 24-70mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR (2015)
Price	£999	£999
Sensor	f/4 (constant max aperture)	f/2.8 (constant max aperture)
Video	35cm minimum focus distance	38cm minimum focus distance
Autofocus	Multi Focus System — fast, quiet, and precise	SDM (Supersonic Drive Motor) — fast and quiet
Stabilisation	VR (4.5 stops, up to 6 stops with Z-mount bodies with IBIS)	None (relies on body SR/IBIS)
Burst Rate	N/A	N/A
Battery Life	N/A	N/A
Weight	630g	985g
Dimensions	84mm diameter × 114mm length	92mm diameter × 133mm length
Weather Sealed	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder	N/A	N/A
Screen	N/A	N/A
Mount	Nikon Z-mount	Pentax KF-mount
Memory Cards	N/A	N/A
Connectivity	N/A	N/A

Suitability by genre

Genre	NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S	HD D FA 24-70mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR
Travel	9.0	—
Wedding	7.0	—
Portrait	7.0	7.0
Wedding & Events	—	9.0
Landscape	—	7.0

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