- The Nikon 24-70 mm f / 2.8 s II lens is the lightest of its kind
- The second generation model costs $ 2,799.95 / £ 2,599 / $ 4,599.95
- It is available in mid-September
Years ago, when I went from a Nikon DSLR camera to a mirror without a mirror, the Z6 II, I also went out for the pro lens 24 to 70 mm f / 2.8 S. I had the mind to buy additional lenses when I could afford, like an 85 mm premium, but the versatile zoom is so good that it ended up being my only Z-Gount lens for years.
Meanwhile, I finished countless concerts paid with 24 to 70 mm. He therefore mentions the belief that the new version of Nikon Mark II of the objective – his first second generation Z -Ment lens – improves the original model in almost all respect.
The Nikon Z 24-70 mm f / 2.8 s II has a redesigned lens construction, an opening to 11 blades and a new automatic engine, which are all combined for a lighter, faster and so-called more clear, complete package with unique features in this class.
Naturally, the last goal is more expensive than the original model – it costs $ 2,799.95 / £ 2,599 / $ 4,599.95 in and will be available in mid -September. The Mark I version on sale can be obtained for about 30% less, and I expect its current price more.
However, improvements in the new model convinced me that I have to upgrade. Let’s take a look at how this improves my current 24 to 70 mm f / 2.8.
Why am I going to go to the Nikon Z 24-70 mm f / 2.8 s II II
Nikon says that the new Z 24-70 mm f / 2.8 s II is the lightest in its class, weighing only 23.8 OZ / 675G (compared to 28.4 OZ / 805g for the original model). I haven’t held it yet, but I’m sure it will be better balanced with my Z6 II, especially during the long days of filming.
It is also the only lens of this type to present an internal zoom – which means that the objective of the lens is set when you zoom and go out (the barrel of the original model and other f / 2.8 zooms from 24 to 70 mm extends and retract when you move to the zoom range).
An internal zoom means that the balance of the objective remains unchanged when you zoom, the more it reduces exposure to mobile parts. With weather sealing, I expect the dust and dirt remain outside – it looks like a particularly robust lens.
The Mark II version would also have 50% quieter and 5x automatic faster compared to the original, thanks to a new Swift Swift vocal coil engine named and exotic. Not that my 24 to 70 mm is slow – far from it – but any improvement in the speed of the autofocus is welcome.
The deleted focus breathing and a de -climax control cycle – which can be used for the opening – also, making the video of 24 to 70 mm f / 2.8 s II a more appropriate optics for the video.
And Nikon says that the new goal is optically more clear than the original version. Again, my goal is super clear, but the new version looks like the quality of the primary lens at any parameter of its range of zoom and opening.
A neat addition is the lentil cover provided with its filter window – you can slide the open window for easy access to lens filters without needing to remove the hood. It is a practical feature when using variable ND filters, which I often use for video.
Overall, upgrades are complete. And since the 24 to 70 mm original works so well for me already for me, I am trying to go to the new version rather than buying a new and different.
I hope to get my hands on the new 24-70 mm f / 2.8 soon to see how good it is for real.
