Well, perhaps the best new kit lens for the Nikon Z5 II is here. Nikon has just announced a new all-in-one zoom lens that is quite powerful, yet still very portable and affordable. The new NIKKOR Z 24-105mm f/4-7.1 should be a nice option for the Z5 II or any other Z-mount cameras, whether those be full-frame or DX-format.
Let’s take a look at this versatile zoom lens and what it might be able to offer for run-and-gun videographers or hybrid content creators looking for a well-versed lens option that can be used in lots of scenarios, but isn’t one too heavy in weight or in price.
The NIKKOR Z 24-105mm f/4-7.1
The calling card for this NIKKOR Z 24-105mm f/4-7.1 is really all about packing all-in-one functionality into a portable form factor. Designed for Z-mount cameras with full-frame or DX-format sensors, this new zoom from Nikon offers an expansive wide-to-telephoto focal length range, which should ideally make it suitable for everything from portraits to landscapes to macro still-life shots—plus, you know, all types of videography projects too.
Some of the specs and features for this lens will include an integrated STM stepping motor, which should help the lens achieve rapid autofocus, while manual focus will be able to be configured using the customizable control ring.
The lens will also boast a 12-element, 10-group optical structure with one extra-low dispersion and two aspherical elements, which should help ensure its sharpness across its zoom range.
Overall, the lens will measure just 4.2" and weigh 12.3 oz, and will feature a 7.9 to 11" minimum focus distance that should pair well with its 0.5x magnification at 70 to 105mm to allow close proximity to subjects for dynamic images and video.
Price and Availability
The new NIKKOR Z 24-105mm f/4-7.1 is available for preorder now, with units expected to start shipping here in mid-January. The full specs and purchase options are below, although you can also get the lens as part of a new kit option with the Nikon Z5II for $2,199 as well.
- Full-Frame | f/4-7.1 to f/22-40
- Versatile, Lightweight Everyday Zoom
- STM Autofocus | 7.9 to 11" Close Focus
- Up to 0.5x Magnification at 70 to 105mm
- Compact 4.2"-Long Design
- User-Assignable Control Ring
- 67mm Front Filter Thread
Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-105mm f/4-7.1 Lens
Packing all-in-one functionality into a portable form factor, this NIKKOR Z 24-105mm f/4-7.1 Lens from Nikon is a versatile zoom designed for Z-mount cameras with full-frame or DX-format sensors.
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