Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-120mm f/4G ED VRvsNikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR
AF-S NIKKOR 24-120mm f/4G ED VR
24-120mm / F4
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AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR
24-70mm / F2.8
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Which to choose
When the AF-S NIKKOR 24-120mm f/4G ED VR suits you better
- Weight360g lighter, so easier to carry
- Zoom rangeCovers 24-120mm in a single lens
When the AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR suits you better
- Brightness1.0 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Close focusFocuses as close as 38cm
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- AF-S NIKKOR 24-120mm f/4G ED VR103.5mm long × 84mm diameter
- AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR154.5mm long × 88mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-120mm f/4G ED VR | Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 24mm | 24mm | — |
| Focal length (tele) | 120mm | 70mm | +50mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F4 | F2.8 | 1.0 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F4 | F2.8 | 1.0 stops darker |
| Min aperture | — | F22 | No data |
| Min focus distance | 45cm | 38cm | +0.07m |
| Max magnification | 0.24× | 0.28× | −0.04x |
| Aperture blades | — | 9blades | No data |
| Weight | 710g | 1.07kg | −360g |
| Length | 103.5mm | 154.5mm | −51mm |
| Diameter | 84mm | 88mm | −4mm |
| Filter size | 77mm | 82mm | −5mm |
| Released | 2010 | 2015 | −5year |
| Stabilization | Yes | Yes | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
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AF-S NIKKOR 24-120mm f/4G ED VR
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AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR
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