Nikon 24-70 2.8 Z vs Nikon 24-70 2.8 Z II Optically the same?
p.3 #1Nikon 24-70 2.8 Z vs Nikon 24-70 2.8 Z II Optically the same?
Can you spot a difference and tell which one is V2
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Apr 29, 2026 at 07:43 PM
p.3 #2Nikon 24-70 2.8 Z vs Nikon 24-70 2.8 Z II Optically the same?
I play...
V2 on the left, V1 on the right.
V2 on the left, V1 on the right.
Apr 29, 2026 at 09:12 PM
p.3 #3Nikon 24-70 2.8 Z vs Nikon 24-70 2.8 Z II Optically the same?
The charts at 70mm are identical. Uploading error?
Apr 29, 2026 at 09:16 PM
p.3 #4Nikon 24-70 2.8 Z vs Nikon 24-70 2.8 Z II Optically the same?
gpelpel wrote:
I play...
V2 on the left, V1 on the right.
What makes you think so?
I play...
V2 on the left, V1 on the right.
What makes you think so?
Apr 29, 2026 at 09:29 PM
p.3 #5Nikon 24-70 2.8 Z vs Nikon 24-70 2.8 Z II Optically the same?
Bokeh looks softer, less contrasty. Out of focus areas look to have a nicer rendering, by not much but they are a little bit smoother.
Apr 30, 2026 at 07:23 AM
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p.3 #6Nikon 24-70 2.8 Z vs Nikon 24-70 2.8 Z II Optically the same?
You are correct
Apr 30, 2026 at 03:46 PM
p.3 #7Nikon 24-70 2.8 Z vs Nikon 24-70 2.8 Z II Optically the same?
Yeah... What did I win?
Hey, I had a 50% change of getting it right!
Hey, I had a 50% change of getting it right!
Apr 30, 2026 at 04:39 PM
p.3 #8Nikon 24-70 2.8 Z vs Nikon 24-70 2.8 Z II Optically the same?
Lol. These two are so close, basically splitting hairs, except the weight 
Apr 30, 2026 at 08:23 PM
p.3 #9Nikon 24-70 2.8 Z vs Nikon 24-70 2.8 Z II Optically the same?
adakshi wrote:
Lol. These two are so close, basically splitting hairs, except the weight
And I think that it's objective achieved. I would postulate that Nikon didn't really want it to be specifically different/better, I believe their aim was more the mechanical side of things - AF speed (more aimed at later bodies that will benefit from the new AF), lower weight, filter window, clickable control ring. It was not necessarily to attract those that already had the Z 24-70 f2.8 V I (but if those that had version 1 want to upgrade then great) but just as a refurbishment for the advantages I listed for those that are freshly buying a 24-70 f2.8 or buying into the Z system.
Lol. These two are so close, basically splitting hairs, except the weight
And I think that it's objective achieved. I would postulate that Nikon didn't really want it to be specifically different/better, I believe their aim was more the mechanical side of things - AF speed (more aimed at later bodies that will benefit from the new AF), lower weight, filter window, clickable control ring. It was not necessarily to attract those that already had the Z 24-70 f2.8 V I (but if those that had version 1 want to upgrade then great) but just as a refurbishment for the advantages I listed for those that are freshly buying a 24-70 f2.8 or buying into the Z system.
Apr 30, 2026 at 10:51 PM
p.3 #10Nikon 24-70 2.8 Z vs Nikon 24-70 2.8 Z II Optically the same?
Exactly.
I didn't have v1 of the 24-70 f/2.8 so it was a no brainer buying v2. Weight saving, the shade opening were nice but internal zoom action was a major improvements.
It's another story regarding the 70-200 f/2.8... I already own v1.The v2 weight saving and shade opening are tempting but the price to move up is pretty steep for no optical improvement.
I didn't have v1 of the 24-70 f/2.8 so it was a no brainer buying v2. Weight saving, the shade opening were nice but internal zoom action was a major improvements.
It's another story regarding the 70-200 f/2.8... I already own v1.The v2 weight saving and shade opening are tempting but the price to move up is pretty steep for no optical improvement.
May 01, 2026 at 09:16 PM