Nikon announces the Nikkor Z 24-70mm F2.8 S II

[Richard CR]

Nikon has announced the upgrade to the very good Nikkor Z 24-70 f/2.8 S today, touting internal focus and internal zoom, and upgraded focusing, lighter weight, shorter minimum focus distance, and countless other upgrades. It's honestly worthy of the Mark II moniker.

Nikon announces the Nikkor Z 24-70mm F2.8 S II - Canon Rumors

Nikon has announced the upgrade to the very good Nikkor Z 24-70 f/2.8 S today, touting internal focus and internal zoom, and upgraded focusing, lighter weight, shorter minimum focus distance, and countless other upgrades. It’s honestly worthy of the Mark II moniker.ContentsLens Construction and...

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[Canon Rumors]

I wouldn't be shocked to see a v2 from Canon in the next little while.

 

[DhlcadR6]

looking forward for the RF 24-70 f2.8L IS USM IIVCM

 

[JonasGillmann]

I wouldn't be shocked to see a v2 from Canon in the next little while.

Wait what?? Is this just wishful thinking or is there actually a concrete indication or rumor that an updated RF24-70 f/2.8 is coming in 2025 or 2026? And if so when would we get it and what exactly would change?

 

[Richard CR]

Wait what?? Is this just wishful thinking or is there actually a concrete indication or rumor that an updated RF24-70 f/2.8 is coming in 2025 or 2026? And if so when would we get it and what exactly would change?

More of an educated guess. I wouldn't be surprised either. Canon watches Nikon.

 

[MikeGalos]

More of an educated guess. I wouldn't be surprised either. Canon watches Nikon.

It's worth noting that both Sony and Nikon have now released their second versions of their 24-70/2.8 mirrorless lenses about six years after their first version. It's also worth noting that both "Version 2" lenses dropped a lot of weight (130g for the Nikon, 191g for Sony) with both now under 700g.

Vendor	Canon	Sony	Nikon
Version 1 Release Date	August 28, 2019	February 3, 2016	January 8, 2019
Version 2 Release Date		April 27, 2022	August 22, 2025

 

[Del Paso]

Time for another "boring" f2,8 24-70
Or: Maybe a huge surprise in form of an f2 24-70?
Canon, please, make my day!
But IF, please! And $3500 max.

 

[steven choi]

I wouldn't be shocked to see a v2 from Canon in the next little while.

keep dreaming but, I don’t think Canon can copy that one easily.

 

[HJN]

More of an educated guess. I wouldn't be surprised either. Canon watches Nikon.

The question is - will it be with or without VR?

 

[Exploreshootshare]

I wouldn't be shocked to see a v2 from Canon in the next little while.

I´d like to see Canon release a mkii of the 24-70mm F2.8, 15-35mm F2.8 and 28-70mm F2. All three have to lose weight in order to look sexy again
Of course, Nikons mkii did more than that and it really looks like a great upgrade.

Ahh, and Canon, if you're reading this: 24-105mm F4 L could benefit from a mkii as well or even more (focal length).

 

[MikeGalos]

The question is - will it be with or without VR?

Apparently both Sony and Nikon feel weight is more important than VR on a short focal length zoom given the prevalence of IBIS systems.

Current Lens	VR	Weight
Canon RF 24-70/2.8 L	Yes	900g
Sony FE 24-70/2.8 GM II	No	695g
Nikkor 24-70/2.8 S-Line II	No	675g

 

[JonasGillmann]

I´d like to see Canon release a mkii of the 24-70mm F2.8, 15-35mm F2.8 and 28-70mm F2. All three have to lose weight in order to look sexy again
Of course, Nikons mkii did more than that and it really looks like a great upgrade.

Ahh, and Canon, if you're reading this: 24-105mm F4 L could benefit from a mkii as well or even more (focal length).

I agree! The RF 15-35mm F2.8 needs an update as well! I'd love a more compact version even if they have to drop IS. The Sony 16-35mm GM II is so compact and optically magnificent!

 

[josephandrews222]

I find the lack of image stabilization in this new Nikon 24-70 to be more significant than others, I guess...so much so that I would think twice about purchasing it (or the analogous Canon refresh that omitted IS).

...my two cents.

 

[Del Paso]

I find the lack of image stabilization in this new Nikon 24-70 to be more significant than others, I guess...so much so that I would think twice about purchasing it (or the analogous Canon refresh that omitted IS).

...my two cents.

Same here!
And I would certainly not trade in my RF 15-35 f/2,8 for a lighter one without OIS, unless the new one were so much better (which I doubt).

 

[Del Paso]

keep dreaming but, I don’t think Canon can copy that one easily.

It should be a very easy task for Canon to make an even better one. A lighter one with OIS, maybe not. But optically as good or better, I don't have the slightest doubts about it.
All we have to do is to wait, hopefully for an f/2 24-70.

 

[Del Paso]

I wouldn't be shocked to see a v2 from Canon in the next little while.

Neither would I!

 

[ThomasTH]

Why is IS in a 24-70mm or 15-35mm lens needed? Sony doesn't have it and now Nikon dropped it too.
Is IBIS alone not enough for the lower focal lengths?

 

[Del Paso]

Why is IS in a 24-70mm or 15-35mm lens needed? Sony doesn't have it and now Nikon dropped it too.
Is IBIS alone not enough for the lower focal lengths?

In extreme situations OIS and IBIS are advantageous over IBIS alone, especially at 70mm! That Sony and Nikon don't have OIS is for me not a valid argument.
Nikon is fighting for survival and Sony, well, is Sony...
Anyway, I didn't imply a 15-35 or 24-70 without OIS was useless, just that I prefer +200gr. and OIS to -200gr no OIS.

 

[MikeGalos]

Why is IS in a 24-70mm or 15-35mm lens needed? Sony doesn't have it and now Nikon dropped it too.
Is IBIS alone not enough for the lower focal lengths?

To clarify, Nikon didn't have VR (IS) on any of their Z-mount 24-70 lenses. They count on their FF mirrorless bodies having IBIS. They did have it on the last of their F-mount versions but not on all of the F-mount versions, either. They do have it on their DX (APS-C) sensor equivalent field of view lens as those bodies do not have IBIS.

 

[ThomasTH]

In extreme situations OIS and IBIS are advantageous over IBIS alone, especially at 70mm!

I get your point but I actually never shoot with low shutter speeds handheld. When I want to do that kind of photography then I use a tripod. So I actually would prefer the lower weight.
But I already have the RF 24-70 L anyway now so I don't care. I know it has its flaws but all in all it's the best zoom lens I have ever owned, I'm really happy with it.