The Ideal All-Rounder!

Nikkor Z 24-120 mm f/4S Zoom Lens ₹97,995

- Ashok Kandimalla

Inside the Box

✓ Snap-on front lens cap

✓ Rear lens cap

✓ Petal-shaped

✓ Bayonet lens hood

✓ User manual

✓Soft pouch

✓ Warranty card

This is the latest incarnation of the popular 24-120 mm zoom lens, a focal length range that is exclusive to Nikon. It is also a member of the high quality 'S' series of lenses. It is the 5th member of the Z mount full-frame zoom lenses that start at 24 mm, and despite that, it was a much awaited lens. So, how does it live up to its expectations? Let's find out.

Design & Build Quality

This is a moderately large lens using the same solid 'hybrid' construction as the other S lenses. The bottom part of the lens uses a metal barrel while the rest of the shell is made of polycarbonate. The all metal mount has a rubber gasket. There are three rings the first for manual focussing, the second for zooming (with focal length lengths marked), and the last one, called the control ring is customisable. However, unlike some of the premium S class lenses, there is no display. There is a single button called 'L-Fn' (Lens Function). The usual switch for AF/ MF selection is also present. There are seals all over to make the lens dust and drip resistant but Nikon says that the protection does not cover all circumstances. Unlike the 24-70 mm f/4 lens, this is not a collapsing design. Consequently, the lens is a little larger, but then there is no need to rotate the zoom ring to bring it to the shooting position. The lens extends as much as 55 mm (approximately), when zoomed from 24 to 120 mm.

Key Features