NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S - Lens review and specs

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Nikon Z Standard Zoom full-frame 2022

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Autofocus

Breathing Correction

Full-time Manual Focus

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24-120mm

Focal length

f/4

Max aperture

630 g

Weight

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Max aperture

f/2

f/4

f/8

Constant Aperture

Zoom Ratio: 5x
Zoom Method: rotary-(extending)

Focal length70 mm

24 mm120 mm

Aperturef/4

f/4f/22

Near focus11' 5"

Far focus13' 8"

Total DOF2' 2"

Hyperfocal139' 7"

Subject distance12' 5"

Focal length70 mm

Aperturef/4

SensorFull Frame

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Min aperture: f/22
Diaphragm blades: 9

Optics

Optical construction: 16 elements in 13 groups
Special elements: 3 ED elements, 1 aspherical ED element, 3 aspherical elements
Coatings: Nano Crystal Coat, ARNEO Coat, fluorine-coated front element

Focusing

Minimum focus: 35 cm
Max magnification: 0.39×
AF motor: Dual STM

Physical

Weight: 630 g
Dimensions: ⌀84mm × 118mm
Filter thread: 77 mm
Hood included: HB-102
Color: Black

Handling & Controls

Custom Buttons: 1

Recommended Use

Ideal for: Architecture, Portraits, Travel, Walkaround / Daily, Weddings

Release year: 2022
Announced: Oct 28, 2021
Approx price: $1100 USD

The best

A true one-lens 24-120mm f/4 solution with S-Line image quality.

Also

16/13 optics with 3 ED elements, close 0.35 m focus and firmware 1.20 aperture refinements.

Summary

NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S is a full-frame Z-mount standard zoom designed as a practical one-lens option for photographers and videographers who cover many subjects in the same day. The 24-120mm range moves naturally from landscape, architecture and street framing to portrait and short-telephoto compression without stopping to change lenses, while the constant f/4 aperture keeps exposure behavior consistent through the full zoom travel. Nikon places it in the S-Line for controlled aberrations, strong contrast and dependable edge-to-edge detail, qualities that matter when scenes change quickly and working distance is never fixed. At about 630 g, with a 77 mm filter thread and roughly 84 x 118 mm dimensions, it balances portability and confidence for long shooting days. Nikon announced this model on October 28, 2021, and commercial availability followed on January 28, 2022.

The optical formula uses 16 elements in 13 groups, including 3 ED elements, one aspherical ED element and three additional aspherical elements to suppress both axial and lateral chromatic aberration. Nano Crystal Coat and ARNEO Coat help reduce flare and ghosting under hard backlight, and the fluorine-coated front element improves cleaning speed in regular field use. A 0.35 m minimum focus distance across the zoom range plus a 0.39x maximum reproduction ratio makes the lens useful for detail work, product framing and environmental close-ups without moving to a dedicated macro lens. Dual STM-based multi-focusing supports quiet, responsive AF for stills and video, and the barrel includes a customizable control ring plus a programmable Fn button for direct access to ISO, exposure compensation and other frequent settings.

In everyday use, this lens is strongest in assignments where efficiency and image quality must coexist: travel, weddings, events, documentary street work, editorial production and hybrid photo-video creation. At 24 mm it captures broad context in interiors and landscapes; in the 35-70 mm zone it delivers natural perspective for reportage; from 85-120 mm it supports flattering portrait compression with smooth background separation for an f/4 zoom. For video, quiet AF, controlled breathing behavior and fixed-aperture consistency simplify follow shots, pans and variable-light scenes. Nikon also released firmware Ver.1.20 on May 14, 2026, with improvements to aperture-operation stability and lower mechanical aperture noise during use. It does not replace a fast f/2.8 zoom for the most demanding low-light jobs, but as a balanced optic for quality, reach and carry weight, it remains one of the most complete all-purpose choices in the Z system.