Photo Corners headlinesarchivemikepasini.com
A S C R A P B O O K O F S O L U T I O N S F O R T H E P H O T O G R A P H E R
Enhancing the enjoyment of taking pictures with news that matters, features that entertain and images that delight. Published frequently.
Nikon Announces Nikkor Z 24-105mm
7 January 2026
Nikon has announced the Nikkor Z 24-105mm f4-7.1, which it calls "a versatile and lightweight standard zoom lens featuring a broad wide-angle to medium-telephoto focal range." It's also affordable zoom without image stabilization at $550.
The compact lens weighs just 12.4 oz. with a minimum focus distance of 7.9 inches at wide-angle and 11 inches at telephoto.
Nikon also plans to offer it as a kit lens option for the Nikon Z5II later this winter.
HIGHLIGHTS
Highlights of the Z zoom include:
- Full-frame
- Apertures: f4-7.1 to f22-40
- STM autofocus
- 7.9 to 11 inches close focus
- Up to 0.5x magnification at 70 to 105mm
- Compact 4.2-inch length
- Dust and drip-resistant
- User-assignable control ring
- 67mm front filter thread
SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications for the new zoom include:
NIKON NIKKOR Z 24-105mm f4-7.1 LENS SPECIFICATIONS Mount Nikon Z Focal Length 24mm to 105mm Aperture Maximum: f4 to f7.1
Minimum: f22 to f40Angle of View 84° to 23°10' Minimum Focus Wide Angle: 7.9 inches
Telephoto: 11 inchesMagnification 1:2 macro reproduction ratio
0.5x magnificationOptical Design 12 elements in 10 groups Autofocus Yes Image Stabilization No Filter Thread 67mm Dimensions 2.9 x 4.2 inches Weight 12.3 oz. PRICE, AVAILABILITY
Nikon said the Nikkor Z 24-105mm f4-7.1 lens will be available in mid-January for $549.95. The new lens will also be available as part of a kit with the Nikon Z5II for $2,199.95. Adorama and B&H are both now accepting pre-orders.
Nikon Releases the Nikkor Z 24-105mm f4-7.1:
A Versatile and Lightweight 4.4x Zoom Lens That Elevates Everyday Capture
An Affordable Zoom Lens for Everyday Photo and Video
MELVILLE, N.Y. -- Nikon Inc. has announced the versatile Nikkor Z 24-105mm f4-7.1 standard zoom lens for Nikon FX-format /full-frame mirrorless cameras. This new lens features a broad 24-105mm wide-angle to medium-telephoto focal range, making it easy to capture all types of scenes and subjects, from expansive landscapes, distant landmarks, food, friends, street snapshots, travel and more.
This highly versatile and compact lens is easy to carry all day for any excursion, with a weight of only 12.4 oz/350g. It features a minimum focus distance of just 7.9 in./0.2m at the wide-angle end and 11 in./0.28 m at the telephoto end, allowing users to achieve attractively blurred backgrounds with close-up shooting for impressive rendering that highlights the primary subject.
The new Nikkor Z 24-105mm f4-7.1 zoom lens pairs perfectly with Nikon's full-frame Z5II mirrorless camera and will be available as a kit lens option starting this winter. This convenient kit gives Z5II users an all-in-one package to explore creative boundaries and capture every memory or moment.
Key Features of the Nikkor Z 24-105mm f4-7.1
- The versatile wide-angle 24mm to medium telephoto 105mm range of focal lengths is optimal for a wide range of scenes and subjects.
- A lightweight design of only 12.4 oz/350g that is comfortable to use all day.
- The short minimum focus distances of 7.9 in./0.2m at the wide-angle end and 11 in./0.28m at the telephoto end, combined with a maximum reproduction ratio of 0.5x (at focal lengths of 70mm to 105mm), facilitate close-up shooting.
- Use of a stepping motor ensures fast and quiet autofocusing for smooth video recording.
- Zoom capability can be expanded to the equivalent of a maximum 210mm range of focal lengths, without sacrificing resolution, using the Hi-Res Zoom1 feature of select Nikon cameras2.
- Equipped with a customizable control ring to which focus (M/A), aperture, exposure compensation or ISO sensitivity can be assigned.
- Designed with consideration for dust and drip-resistance3.
Price and Availability
The Nikkor Z 24-105mm f4-7.1 lens will be available in mid-January for a suggested retail price of $549.95. The new lens will also be available as part of a kit with the Nikon Z5II for $2,199.95 SRP.