- Nikon unveils Nikkor Z 24-105mm f/4-7.1 zoom for full-frame cameras
- It costs $549 / £529 / AU$899 and is available in a Nikon Z5 II or Z6 III kit.
- It weighs only 12.3 oz / 350 g and can take half-size (0.5x) macro images.
Nikon has expanded its lineup of full-frame mirrorless camera lenses with the new Nikkor Z 24-105mm f/4-7.1, which looks like a versatile, portable travel zoom, well suited to mid-range models such as the award-winning Nikon Z5 II.
In fact, the 24-105mm can be purchased as part of a kit with the Nikon Z6 III or Z5 II, or separately for just $549 / £529 / AU$899. And at just 12.3 oz / 350 g (about the weight of a soda can), it’s perfectly matched to these cameras, tipping the scales by just over 1,000 g when paired with the Z5 II.
Serious photographers will probably be better served by the travel-friendly Nikkor Z 24-120mm f/4 S, which has a constant f/4 aperture throughout the zoom range – while the 24-105mm’s narrows to f/7.1 at 105mm – but this older lens weighs and costs about 40% more.
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Instead, the 24-105mm f/4-7.1 is a lightweight, versatile travel zoom, ideal for those who don’t demand a bright aperture at all focal lengths, especially since it has a close focus down to 0.20m (or 0.28m at 105mm), which unlocks skills in half-size (0.5x) macro photography.
Its technical specifications may not be exciting or make it one of the best Nikon Z lenses, but the 24-105mm makes a lot of sense in Nikon’s full-frame system.
Is there a better kit for first-time full-frame buyers?
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I wouldn’t classify the 24-105mm f/4-7.1 as an exciting new lens, but it’s certainly an incredibly compact and affordable creation.
And that’s really the point. With the Nikon Z5 II redefining what entry-level full-frame cameras can do (and currently on sale), winning our Best Camera of 2025 award, it now has a versatile zoom with a focal length range that covers most scenarios to complete the package for new full-frame buyers.
Nikon knows how to make excellent quality kit lenses, and I expect the Nikkor Z 24-105mm f/4-7.1 to be more of the same, even with that modest f/7.1 aperture on the telephoto side.
What do you think of the new Nikon lens? Let me know in the comments.
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