US EditionI've Relied on the Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8 Pro Lens for Years – Now the New Mark II Version Beats It in Every Way and I Have to Upgrade
The Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II lens offers 5x faster autofocus and weighs 4.6 oz less, featuring an internal zoom mechanism and enhanced optical coatings for professionals.
- On August 22, 2025, Nikon Inc. unveiled its second-generation 24-70mm f/2.8 standard zoom lens for the Z series, which will be released to the market starting in mid-September.
- This release follows the original early 2019 model and responds to demand for a lighter, faster, and optically sharper professional zoom lens with an f/2.8 aperture.
- The new lens features an internal zoom mechanism, weighs 675g , uses Silky Swift Voice Coil Motors for 5x faster and quieter autofocus, and incorporates Nikon’s Meso Amorphous and ARNEO coatings.
- Nikon’s new lens incorporates advanced coatings that deliver the highest level of anti-reflective effectiveness in their lineup, improves autofocus tracking by 60% during zooming, and features an 11-blade diaphragm designed to produce smooth, circular bokeh while enhancing video functionality.
- This upgrade sets a new performance benchmark for Nikon’s S-Line zooms, suggesting improved handling and image quality for photographers and videographers seeking professional versatility.
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World NEWS LiveI've relied on the Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8 pro lens for years – now the new mark II version beats it in every way and I have to upgrade
Nikon upgrades its pro 24-70mm f/2.8 S lens with a mark II version that's lighter, has 5x faster autofocus and is the only lens of its kind with an internal zoom.
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NIKON ANNOUNCES THE NIKKOR Z 24-70MM F/2.8 S II LENS DELIVERING THE FASTEST AF AND LIGHTEST WEIGHT IN ITS CLASS
/PRNewswire/ -- Nikon Inc. has announced the release of the new NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II, a standard zoom lens that is compatible with full-frame/FX format...
Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II World's First with Internal Zoom Lens; Preorder NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II, YouTube First Look Video and More Info at B&H
NEW YORK, Aug. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- B&H is excited to announce the release of a second generation of Nikon's mid-range Trinity zoom lens, the NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II. The lens, which the company positions as the most essential and pro-caliber in its lineup, is the first in its class to feature an internal zoom mechanism. The larger Z-mount continues to spur new developments in lens design for Nikon, resulting here in a lighter, faste…
Nikon announces the Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II lens
Engineered for reliability and agility, this next-generation zoom lens sets a new benchmark for performance in the NIKKOR Z lineup. Nikon Inc. yesterday announced the release of the new NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II, a standard zoom lens that is compatible with full-frame/FX format mirrorless cameras. This second generation of the acclaimed NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S brings enhancements to image quality, speed and handling, further improving upon a …
Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II Introduced
Nikon has introduced the NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II, a redesigned standard zoom that keeps a constant length while zooming, cuts weight, and debuts the brand’s Silky Swift VCM autofocus in a zoom lens. It is available to preorder for $2,796.95 with an estimated ship date of September 17. A cornerstone tool for stills and video, this second‑generation 24‑70mm targets professionals who need consistent handling on gimbals, improved sealing, and fa…
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