Nikon Imaging announced the upcoming release of the NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II, a standard zoom lens compatible with full-frame FX-format mirrorless cameras that use the Nikon Z mount. Pre-orders will begin on Thursday, August 28, 2025.
What is the NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II?
The NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II belongs to the NIKKOR Z lens “S-Line,” and is a standard zoom lens that covers a constant bright maximum aperture of f/2.8, and is the first in its class to adopt an internal zoom mechanism and is the lightest in its class, weighing approximately 675g.
The adoption of an internal zoom mechanism improves the stability of the center of gravity during zooming and dust- and splash-proof performance. It offers high reliability and excellent portability for worry-free outdoor shooting. The AF drive system is equipped with the Silky Swift VCM (SSVCM), a first for a zoom lens , achieving high-precision, quiet AF control with the fastest AF speed in Nikon history.
SSVCM is an AF drive actuator that combines Nikon’s proprietary VCM (voice coil motor) and guide mechanism. A VCM is a motor in which a coil moves back and forth within a strong magnetic field created by a powerful magnet.
Compared to the NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S (released in April 2019), AF speed is approximately five times faster and AF tracking performance during zooming has improved by approximately 60%, making it easier to capture decisive moments in fast-moving subjects such as sports.
Furthermore, by using a large-diameter double-sided aspherical lens in the front element and effectively arranging ED and aspherical lenses, it has achieved both lightweight design and the highest image quality of an “S-Line” lens, all with a small number of lens elements. As a next-generation standard zoom lens with a constant maximum aperture of F2.8 that combines overwhelming image quality with high portability, it supports users who demand higher performance for both still images and video, even under various shooting conditions and harsh environments.
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II Main Features
- The multi-focus system, which employs Silky Swift VCM (SSVCM), a first for a zoom lens, achieves Nikon’s fastest, most accurate, and quietest AF drive in history, for both still images and movies.
- The lightest in its class, weighing approximately 675g, and featuring a compact design with a filter diameter of 77mm, make it easy to carry and reduce the burden of handheld shooting.
- First-in-class internal zoom mechanism prevents dust and dirt from getting inside the lens when zooming, providing excellent dust- and water-resistant performance. It maintains balance even when zooming, allowing for flexible use of a wide range of video shooting accessories.
- The minimum shooting distance is 0.24m at the wide-angle side and 0.33m at the telephoto side. The maximum shooting magnification is 0.21x at the wide-angle side and 0.32x at the telephoto side, allowing for dynamic shooting closer to the subject.
- By using Mesoamorphous Coat and Arneo Coat, which offer the highest level of anti-reflection performance in Nikon’s history, the lens effectively suppresses ghosting and flare, resulting in clear images.
- The newly developed 11-blade diaphragm enables highly circular bokeh.
- Designed to suppress focus breathing, ideal for video shooting
- Equipped with a control ring click switch that allows you to turn on or off the click feeling when operating the control ring.
- Equipped with a filter operation window that allows you to operate a circular polarizing filter or variable ND filter while the hood is attached
Main Specifications
| mount | Nikon Z mount |
| focal length | 24mm-70mm |
| Maximum aperture ratio | 1:2.8 |
| Lens construction | 14 elements in 10 groups (2 ED lenses, 3 aspherical lenses, Mesoamorphous coated, Arneo coated, fluorine coated on the front lens element) |
| Angle of view | 84°-34°20′ (FX imaging range) 61°-22°50′ (DX imaging range) |
| size | Approx. 84mm (maximum diameter) x 142mm (from lens mount reference plane to lens tip) |
| mass | Approximately 675g |
