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

Second-generation flagship standard zoom — reviewers call it Nikon's best-autofocusing zoom to date thanks to a new voice-coil motor, and it's meaningfully lighter and more compact than the first generation with a fully internal zoom design. Likely to become the new benchmark 24-70mm f/2.8 for working professionals.

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£2499 new
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Value & Depreciation
£2599
Launch price
→
£2499
Today
=
4%
Value drop
Over ~1 year, this camera has cost roughly £100/year to own (buy at launch price, sell today). That's one of the lower cost-per-year cameras in its class.
Core
Released
2025
Lens Type
Zoom
Focal Length
24–70mm
Aperture
f/2.8
Compatible Mount
Nikon Z-mount
Filter Size
77mm
Dimensions
84mm x 142mm
Weight
675g
Weather Sealed
Yes
Optics & Focus
AF Motor
Silky Swift VCM (voice-coil motor)
Optical IS
None (relies on body IS if available)
Aperture Blades
11
Magnification
0.32x
Min. Focus Distance
0.24m

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GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait
7.8
Street
7.1
Travel
6.9
Wedding & Events
9.2
Vlogging & Video
6.6
Filmmaking
8.1
Documentary
8.2
Landscape
8.2
Casual
6.9
Food
7.0
Macro
6.2
Architecture
8.1
Astrophotography
8.0
Underwater
8.1
✅ Great For
💍
Wedding & Events 9.2 Strong on focal length, autofocus and optical quality. Nikon's fastest-focusing standard zoom, lighter than the original for a full day of shooting.
🌄
Landscape 8.2 Strong on optical quality, focal length and weather sealing.
🎥
Documentary 8.2 Strong on focal length, optical quality and autofocus.
⚠️ Not Ideal For

No significant weak spots: every genre it can shoot scores 6 or more.

📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →
Price History — NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II