Nikon
Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
$2399.95
Released 2019-02
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Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S vs Viltrox AF 27mm F1.2 Pro
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Viltrox AF 27mm F1.2 Pro is cheaper at $578. Every spec and price links to its source.
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Which is better: the Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S or Viltrox AF 27mm F1.2 Pro?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Viltrox AF 27mm F1.2 Pro is the cheaper at $578.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S | Viltrox AF 27mm F1.2 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $2399.95 | $578 |
| Brand | Nikon | Viltrox |
| Released | 2019-02 | — |
| Focal length (mm) | 24-70 | 27 |
| Max aperture f | 2.8 | 1.2 |
| Lens mount | Nikon Z | Fujifilm X |
| Format coverage | full-frame | APS-C |
| Optical stabilization | No | — |
| Min focus distance (m) | 0.38 | 0.28 |
| Max magnification | 0.22 | 0.15 |
| Filter thread (mm) | 82 | 67 |
| Aperture blades | 9 | 11 |
| Weather sealed | — | Yes |
| Weight grams | 805 | 560 |
Sources — Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S: nikonusa.com (verified 2026-07-11). Viltrox AF 27mm F1.2 Pro: viltrox.com (verified 2026-07-11).
What's the difference between the Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S and Viltrox AF 27mm F1.2 Pro?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (9 of 11). Matching specs are omitted.
- Focal length (mm): Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S 24-70 vs Viltrox AF 27mm F1.2 Pro 27
- Max aperture f: Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S 2.8 vs Viltrox AF 27mm F1.2 Pro 1.2
- Lens mount: Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S Nikon Z vs Viltrox AF 27mm F1.2 Pro Fujifilm X
- Format coverage: Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S full-frame vs Viltrox AF 27mm F1.2 Pro APS-C
- Min focus distance (m): Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S 0.38 vs Viltrox AF 27mm F1.2 Pro 0.28
- Max magnification: Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S 0.22 vs Viltrox AF 27mm F1.2 Pro 0.15
- Filter thread (mm): Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S 82 vs Viltrox AF 27mm F1.2 Pro 67
- Aperture blades: Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S 9 vs Viltrox AF 27mm F1.2 Pro 11
- Weight grams: Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S 805 vs Viltrox AF 27mm F1.2 Pro 560
What reviewers say
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
Only one whitelisted tester, TechRadar, returned a real hands-on review of this exact original model. TechRadar rates it excellent: stellar wide-open sharpness, fast near-silent autofocus and strong build, faulting vignetting, distortion and a non-clickable control ring. (1 sourced review.)
Praised: Stellar sharpness even wide open at f/2.8, maintained superbly to the edges; Fast, smooth and almost silent autofocus motor; Excellent build quality and weather sealing.
Flagged: Moderate vignetting at wider apertures, not auto-corrected by the built-in raw profile; Barrel and pincushion distortion visible when lens corrections are disabled; De-clicked control ring cannot be switched to clicked operation.
Viltrox AF 27mm F1.2 Pro
No sourced tester review yet.