Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S

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Repeatability (the accuracy of focus on the same subject after repeated focus-acquisition) of the Nikon Z 24-120mm f4 S is very good (measured 98. There's some mild barrel and pin-cushion distortion at either end of the focal range in both the JPEG and Raw files, but it's not too pronounced.

Likewise, there's no lens VR in this design, so you'll be relying on sensor-VR to stabilize your images.

Despite an abundance of midrange zooms for Nikon Z, this is the best “default” choice that almost anyone would be happy with.

As you pull focus, you’ll notice a little focus breathing: the image became 3% less magnified when I adjusted focus from infinity to 1. That’s very high for anything other than a dedicated macro lens; it means you can fill the frame with a subject that’s just 3.Sweeping landscapes, impressive architecture, lively street photography, captivating portraits—and so much more. As one obvious example, since the lens doesn’t have vibration reduction, I’m hesitant to recommend it for Nikon Z DX users whose cameras lack in-body image stabilization (like the Nikon Z30, Z50, and Zfc).