Nikon Nikkor
AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
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Nikon Nikkor
AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
Wider aperture f/2.8 vs f/4
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 At its widest, the AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED captures slightly more light, 1 f-stop
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR
Image stabilization Nikon VR vs None
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 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
More zoom 5x vs 2.9x
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 More than 70% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Better telephoto 120 mm vs 70 mm
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 More than 70% more reach, less perspective distortion
Shorter 103 mm vs 133 mm
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 More than 20% shorter
Slightly cheaper $1,296.95 vs $1,886.95
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 The best price we've seen is $590 cheaper (more than 30% less)
Slightly lighter 0.7 kg vs 0.9 kg
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 Around 30% lighter
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Fixed aperture Constant aperture lenses Help
The same aperture at all focal lengths
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
Silent and fast
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses

Compared to wide angle lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.

LensHero is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF

Nikon Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF

Macro lens

$670
Magnification Has better macro
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Compare the Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF vs the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
Compare the Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF vs the Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Travel lens

$1,047
Max focal length Has a slightly shorter telephoto lens
Zoom range Has much large zoom range
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR vs the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR vs the Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR
Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Nikon-f

Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$1,299
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
Compare the SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR
Nikon Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX

Wide angle lens

$1,299
Compare the Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX vs the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
Compare the Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX vs the Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

Wide angle lens

$1,280
Compare the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM vs the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
Compare the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM vs the Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR
Nikon Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR

Nikon Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR

Wide angle lens

$599
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Compare the Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR vs the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
Compare the Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR vs the Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR
Nikon Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Travel lens

$600
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Compare the Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX vs the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
Compare the Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX vs the Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro DF Nikon-f

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro DF Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$569
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Lowest price Cheaper
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro DF Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

Low light lens

$197
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Aperture Wider aperture
Zoom range Less zoom
Magnification Less magnification
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX vs the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF

Low light lens

$959
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Wide maximum Wider aperture
Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF vs the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Wide angle lens

$1,149
Zoom range Slightly less zoom
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM vs the Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR
Sigma 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM Nikon-f

Travel lens

$339
Zoom range More zoom
Lowest price Cheaper
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Image stabilization Worse image stabilization
Compare the 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR
Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

Travel lens

$847
Zoom range Much more zoom
Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II vs the Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR

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