The Nikon Nikkor Z 24-120mm f/4 S is a 24–120 mm zoom lens with a maximum aperture of f/4 for the Nikon Z mount. Here are its field of view on different sensors, hyperfocal distances, Milky Way exposure limits and the cameras it fits.
Focal length
24–120 mm
Max aperture
f/4
Mount
Nikon Z
Designed for
Full frame
Field of view by sensor
| Sensor | Diagonal angle of view | 35 mm equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 84.1° – 20.4° | 24–120 mm |
| APS-C (1.5×) | 61.0° – 13.4° | 37–184 mm |
| Canon APS-C (1.6×) | 58.8° – 12.9° | 38–192 mm |
| Micro Four Thirds | 48.5° – 10.3° | 48–240 mm |
Hyperfocal distance
| Focal length | f/5.6 | f/8 | f/11 | f/16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 mm | 3.5 m | 2.4 m | 1.8 m | 1.2 m |
| 120 mm | 86 m | 60 m | 44 m | 30 m |
Circle of confusion 0.030 mm (sensor size the lens is designed for).
Longest exposure for sharp stars
| Camera | NPF rule (wide open) | 500 rule |
|---|---|---|
| Full frame (24 MP) | 13.2 s @ f/4 | 20.8 s |
| Full frame (45 MP) | 11.3 s @ f/4 | 20.8 s |
| APS-C (24 MP) | 10.7 s @ f/4 | 13.6 s |
Cameras that fit (16)
- Nikon Z 52020
- Nikon Z5II2025
- Nikon Z5IIC
- Nikon Z 62018
- Nikon Z 6II2020
- Nikon Z6III2024
- Nikon Z 72018
- Nikon Z 7II2020
- Nikon Z 82023
- Nikon Z 92021
- Nikon Z f2023
- Nikon ZR
- Nikon Z 302022
- Nikon Z 502019
- Nikon Z50II2024
- Nikon Z fc2021
Where to buy
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What is the Nikon Nikkor Z 24-120mm f/4 S equivalent to on APS-C?
About 36–180 mm (1.5×) or 38–192 mm on Canon APS-C (1.6×).
Which cameras is the Nikon Nikkor Z 24-120mm f/4 S compatible with?
It fits Nikon Z 5, Nikon Z5II, Nikon Z5IIC, Nikon Z 6, Nikon Z 6II and more (see the full list above).