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Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S Lens (Nikon Z)

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Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S Lens (Nikon Z)
Key Features
  • Full-Frame | f/4 to f/22
  • Wide-Angle to Telephoto Zoom
  • Multi-Focus Stepping Motor AF System
  • Programmable Control Ring & L.Fn Button
A truly versatile everyday lens, the NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S, from Nikon, is a wide-angle to short-telephoto zoom covering an extremely useful range of focal lengths to benefit a variety of applications from landscape to portraiture. The constant f/4 maximum aperture offers consistent performance throughout the zoom range and the lens features an advanced optical design for high sharpness and clarity. As a go-to lens for a majority of needs, this lens also sports a relatively compact and lightweight design.
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Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S Overview

All-in-One Versatility
A truly versatile everyday lens, the NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S, from Nikon, is a wide-angle to short-telephoto zoom covering an extremely useful range of focal lengths to benefit a variety of applications from landscape to portraiture. The constant f/4 maximum aperture offers consistent performance throughout the zoom range and the lens features an advanced optical design for high sharpness and clarity. As a go-to lens for a majority of needs, this lens also sports a relatively compact and lightweight design.
Optical Design
  • Featuring a combination of three ED elements, one aspherical ED element, and three aspherical elements, both chromatic and spherical aberrations are effectively eliminated throughout the zoom range for notable sharpness and clarity.
  • ARNEO and Nano Crystal Coats are used to prevent ghosting, reflections, and flare in order to realize improved contrast and clarity when working in strong lighting and backlit conditions. The Nano Crystal Coat controls incidental light from a diagonal direction while the ARNEO Coat controls incidental light from a vertical direction.
Autofocus
  • Multi-focus system incorporates two separate AF drive units, which are synchronized, to deliver especially fast and accurate focusing throughout the zoom range. This system uses stepping motors, which offer impressively smooth and quiet autofocus performance that is well-suited to both stills and video applications.
  • Full-time manual focus override is also possible and an internal focusing design is used, where only the internal lens groups are moved during focusing, to maintain the overall length of the lens during use and to promote faster focusing speeds.
  • Dedicated manual focus ring at the rear of the lens for tactile and precise control over the focus position.
  • Minimum focusing distance of 1.1', along with a maximum magnification of 0.39x, benefits working with close-up subjects.
Handling and Design
  • Programmable Control Ring can be used to control aperture, ISO, or exposure compensation.
  • Assignable L.Fn button works in conjunction with camera-based Fn buttons to provide seamless points for quickly changing exposure settings and other functions.
  • Dust- and moisture-resistant lens barrel, along with a front fluorine coating, benefits the lens' use in inclement conditions.
UPC: 018208201051

Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S Specs

Focal Length
24 to 120mm
Aperture
Maximum: f/4
Minimum: f/22
Lens Mount
Nikon Z
Lens Format Coverage
Full-Frame
Angle of View
84° to 20° 20'
Minimum Focus Distance
1.1' / 35 cm
Magnification
1:2.56 Macro Reproduction Ratio
0.39x Magnification
Optical Design
16 Elements in 13 Groups
Aperture/Iris Blades
9, Rounded
Focus Type
Autofocus
Image Stabilization
No
Filter Size
77 mm (Front)
Dimensions
ø: 3.3 x L: 4.6" / ø: 84 x L: 118 mm
Weight
1.4 lb / 630 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
2.29 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
11.8 x 5.2 x 5.2"

Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S Reviews

Great lens!

By C Noel
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2026-04-11

When I received my new lens I had to do a walk about and try it out the next day. I had the old Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR and really there's no comparison to this new Z version. The new lens is sharp, smooth to use and quickly adjusts focus. It really is a joy to use. Because of the zoom range I can easily go from landscape to general and almost macro like compositions. Hopefully the sample photographs show this. I did not take any portraits to shw as examples, but I'm confident this lens will hold it's own. I highly recommend!

Sweet sharp lens

By Candace
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2026-02-26

Great all around lens! Lightening fast shipping & packages perfectly from B&H as always. They had the same discounted price but better availability and faster shipping than Nikon!

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Filter size?

Filter size?
Asked by: Ricardo
77mm filter size.
Answered by: hectorm
Date published: 2024-01-04

Does this have a lock to prevent lens creep?

Does this have a lock to prevent lens creep?
Asked by: Ron
The Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S Lens (Nikon Z) does not have a lock; however, it is very unlikely for this lens to creep out due to the zooming mechanism in the lens barrel.
Answered by: Naftoli G
Date published: 2025-03-11

Does this add IS, like the Canon and Sony ...

Does this add IS, like the Canon and Sony equivalent do?
Asked by: Clayton
NO it does not
Answered by: Edward
Date published: 2023-10-12

Will this be offered as a kit lens with Nikon Z ...

Will this be offered as a kit lens with Nikon Z cameras?
Asked by: John
Nikon has decided to offer this lens with the Z67II and Z7II for the Hong gong market.
Answered by: Chet
Date published: 2022-10-30

What is the minimum focusing distance at various ...

What is the minimum focusing distance at various focal lengths from 24mm to 120mm? E g at 24mm, 35mm, 50mm, 75mm, 100mm , 1
Asked by: Steven
The Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S Lens (Nikon Z) has a minimum focusing distance of 1.1' throughout the focal range.
Answered by: Daniel C
Date published: 2025-08-07

How good is the weather sealing? Light drizzle or ...

How good is the weather sealing? Light drizzle or full rain?
Asked by: s
Nikon refers to the Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S Lens as having excellent weather sealing. However, they refer to the 24-70mm f2.8 Z lens as having extensive weather sealing. Therefore it is likely that the weather seals on the 24-120mm are not the top of the line.
Answered by: Naftoli G
Date published: 2025-12-14

Does the zoom feature on this Nikon Z 24-120mm ...

Does the zoom feature on this Nikon Z 24-120mm extend the lens barrel out from the camera body or does the lens length remain constant? Anyone know the Nikon nomenclature for this type of spec?
Asked by: Chris
The Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S Lens (Nikon Z) extends when zooming. Nikon calls a lens that does not extend when zooming an internal zoom lens.
Answered by: Elliot A
Date published: 2025-11-04

How does this compare to a Sony GM 24-70 2.8?

How does this compare to a Sony GM 24-70 2.8?
Asked by: Tina
I would compare the NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S Lens, since you are speaking of a $2K + lens.
Answered by: Kevin
Date published: 2024-01-04
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