Nikon Z 24-70 f2.8 S Hands-On Preview | Lighter, Smaller, BETTER?

I purchased the Nikon 24-70 2.8 S for Z mount cameras. I did a quick un-boxing, sniff test as well as share some sample RAW files. Keep in mind, this is not a review, this is a first hands on look at a retail version of this new NIKON lens.
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[@froknowsphoto]

This lens wasn't supposed to be out yet, but I GOT IT!!! To download sample RAW files go ahead and click here froknowsphoto.com/2470s/

[@enco_m]

>i'm leaving youtube >OFFICIAL Nikon Z 24-70 f2.8 S Hands-On Preview welcome back Jared

[@reoflex]

Got mine today from my local camera store that I intend to help remain open by shopping in. I have the f4 as well. The new f2.8 is sharper, brighter, seems to me to have better color and is an all around winner. Hood is more substantial and is felt lined. Has the very useful Control Ring that I will set for Exposure Compensation. Has the L-Fn button to set a custom control. This lens is compact, light, and first Class all the way. Going to be a favorite for sure. Don’t listen to T&C’s BS when they try to tell you it’s soft and plasticy feeling. Those two have come unhinged after going over a million subs. Although I think she’s been unhinged all the while.

[@spoolindsm127]

The only reason anyone watches their videos is because of his lunatic wife, who he exploits for views. I wouldn't trust anything coming from such people...

[@alphakaka6155]

They called 24-70 F4 S soft ... its one of the sharpest zooms I've ever used. T&C are dishonest and liars

[@robert1100]

@@spoolindsm127 Why are you objectifying, then ridiculing her? Anyway, jared's reviews are preferred, but I get shit from tony and chelsea all the time. Needless haters.

[@robert1100]

by which i mean to say i get good, useful info...aka, "shit", all the time...

[@thehorologist7926]

"I'm not used to big things in my hands all the time" 😂😂

[@hobbytake2845]

That’s not hard to imagine, just not something I’d want to. 😂

[@whitewalker9622]

It´s a grower ;)

[@tifu678]

Dan Kristiansson and it’s ribbed!

[@eyeshowyou]

But it can be nice

[@Spritualsection]

Size don’t matter :) important is what u do with it haha

[@SolamenteVees]

It only took me about a year of consuming Jared's videos, but I now get it. Thank you for your unfiltered, RAW passion and transparent reviews.

[@joaquinnolasco5210]

The problem with these videos is that Jared always puts me in a tough financial situation. I find myself buying lenses I don’t need just because these preview/review videos are the best ones on KZbin.

[@wrchung]

No shit... me too

[@kikipratama1]

Best stuff is really is best... only if it ends up being something that you really need and care for. If it ended up unused, then there was a mistake with the decision. Reviewers and pros will (most likely) possess all the "best" lenses and therefore they are not too picky reccommend everything they thought you need them.

[@gggum]

Agree with Nikon should give us back the Gold rings or the Gold badge back for the lenses... They're like following Sigma and Tamron to go full black but I really think Nikon shouldn't do that.

[@RachelKasparek]

You said you don’t like red wine. I don’t think you like any wine. Chardonnay is white not red. 🤣🤣

[@bigboi36]

I know a girl named Chardonnay but she is black...i like her...she smells nice

[@RachelKasparek]

Robert Daniels I’m crying! 🤣🤣🤣

[@daquiksta]

For the record, Chardonnay can be red as well. The wine not Robert friend :P

[@tristanheck2209]

@@daquiksta I don't think, that you know people. For the record, all people can be red. :P

[@markholdefehr7080]

He is just playing

[@BochuJay]

7:48 is priceless 😂😂 “ohh Jesus, this one’s a grower”

[@artmaltman]

Pure black lens is the coolest look by far. No gold ring.

[@Argy_V]

Looks like a great lens. Too bad that it costs same with my car though. Anyway, hope you try a portrait session with natural and artificial light with this guy. Keep on the good work 👍👍

[@JeanMarcLavoie]

In concert photography! I'd love to see it in a concert low-light shoot. A lot of concert photographers use this lens size as their "go to lens" .

[@AlejandroRVfoto]

yes indeed, the 24-70 and 70-200 are the go to weapons for concerts ;) we don't need more!

[@latishaaa1]

I had to come back to say it’s beautiful

[@avjake]

Props to Nikon for the best wind tunnel test ever.

[@dimitrisgoutridis4067]

i was waiting for this vid so i can't wait to watch it in HD. 360 GANG

[@Noealz]

first sniff test after 1 million, and I can say I was here for it

[@vitorazinheira2195]

I never liked the Gold rings anyway. Love it all black

[@froknowsphoto]

COME ON HD PROCESSING!!!!!!

[@zeamany]

timing timing timing!

[@michaelhassey2709]

I had forgotten why I stopped watching you - thanks for the reminder.

[@alanrenwick1652]

Comparisons between F and Z mount lenses to help people decide "when" to move over to mirrorless based on gains from system and in preparation of the next Z7 but with dual slots and a base grip are much appreciated. I would happily watch every comparison, please keep up the fun, entertaining reviews.

[@Wychfyre_]

24-70 2.8 f4 lens? A classic to be sure.

[@Vultite]

Most modern glass is relatively sharp so I'd like to see you test the lenses in a harsh scenario like shooting into hard sunlight or other flare/ghost situations

[@bcleste]

I never realized you created a camera store in your studio.

[@Speedbird447]

Amazing! He shows a product to people EXACTLY how they want, go physical, rotate and what not. Perfectly done.

[@WordConfused]

can you just upload a wind tunnel compilation video

[@RachelKasparek]

WordConfused Yas!!!!

[@LuizRicardoFotografia]

Plz

[@BochuJay]

Wonder if that real world Review going to come out, or did I miss that?

[@GinzoIT]

Totally agree with the S - G naming dilemma. -100 Style Points for Nikon.

[@davidmartin5545]

They Caged Non yessss 😂

[@GinzoIT]

@They Caged Non Nope they don't since I shoot Sony lul

[@shaungibbs7400]

I’m going pronounce Nykon and Nykkor as Nikkon and Nikkor from now on. Canon as Caynon and Panasonic as Paynasonic.

[@TonyHedges]

I imagine, though you don't say, that you are American? I make this assumption, because Americans have NEVER said Nikon and Nikkor correctly-mc-correctison. If you start pronouncing it Ni-kon, and Ni-kor. you will be saying it correctly, like the rest of the world pronounces it.

[@raksh9]

Pain-al-sonic

[@smith507]

raksh9 Painal-sonic sounds like a porn genre

[@raksh9]

@@smith507 I gotta stop alternating between pornhub and KZbin, it's beginning to show, lol

[@andraskiss8098]

Say off to me:Neyecon🗣

[@jonathanlogan6953]

From a consumer advertising perspective, losing the gold ring does seem odd. As a professional lens, I love stealth black.

[@mikew9788]

I dont own a Nikon but I enjoy all of your videos

[@carlbenjiphotography6651]

Contrary as you. 1. Nice black box. 2. Cool LCD screen. (f.2.8) 3. So cool, I want to get one on this!!!

[@rickvestuto]

IDK...... I've never been a fan of the "GOLD" on Nikon lenses But I guess it would be cool to see a "GOLD" ring to indicate the F/2.8 Pro lens But I like the fact that the all Black look is stealthy and doesn't draw attention to my gear Especially when shooting in Detroit............😜

[@mossmanmedia]

Stealthy good.

[@hobbytake2845]

I can’t wait! Mine arrives Saturday... sniff test awaits, (chardonnay, pfft. Hoping for espresso.)

[@djvincon]

Horlick High School Instrumental Music 1 no espresso please, than i need to buy it aswell

[@dwdE115]

I got the chance to use the Nikon 58mm f/0.95 Noct ‘Ultimate’ Lens at the NAB 2019 while I was waiting for filmmaker photographer Chris Hershman to make his speach & say hi and all. Awesome piece of glass to use with the Z6.

[@russellmurphy7109]

A ‘late picked’ Chardonnay- love it! 😊

[@ekimagem]

Sadly, I’m content with my 24 - 70 F4. These lens hoods don’t lock? Anyway If I have a choice I’d rather put 2.8 money towards the 70-200 whenever that comes out. I know that will probably cost a small Chrysler.

[@dejtaf]

So useful and relaxing to watch your videos. Thank you so much!

[@rafaelmoneo9235]

Hola Jared, felicidades por llegar al millón de seguidores. Congratulations Jared! Best regards from Spain, Barcelona.

[@Noksus]

Why do you think it's fine to speak spanish to non-spanish-speaking people.

[@rafaelmoneo9235]

@@Noksus because I'm proud of my culture. What about yours? upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/6d/Map_of_the_Spanish_Empire.png

[@eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeo]

@@Noksus imagine being this butt-blasted about someone typing in Spanish 😂

[@gustavocruz4824]

@@Noksus your life must suck to take the time to complain about this 🤣 I think you need a hug and warm vacations

[@jonathanroman8285]

Looking forward to real world review of 24-70mm f2.8 s lens VS 24-70mm f2.8 g

[@robertocordero4682]

First of all I don’t shoot Nikon but I like the focal length display, sometime when shooting you can move the lens and be in 140 instead of 135.

[@Nahrain1]

the best thing you doing is but photos sample to download thanks Jared

[@tristanheck2209]

the problem about the S line is: you can not speedbosst it to a m4/3 like bmpcc(4k) or z6, and most likely not to the ursa minis. the old nikons, you can use them on all the blackmagic cameras and also on the z6. soo i feel like they need to give us more to choose the S over them. if u you have a lot of cameras sticking with your nikon dslr glass will help you more. but if you can say that the z6 is your only camera, than.. there are still no long focal lenghts menaing you will still need a dslr for sports and wildlife, or you have to use the adapter... but than you will most likely get better images by using a dslr.

[@arunashamal]

with the new mount, maybe Nikon is saving gold ring to f1.2 lenses? what is they make a f1.8 24-70 zoom? that would be the same size as the old F f2.8 lens?

[@johnnyfiveo]

it's about time

[@Razor2048]

They should make a version of the lens with a color display, as well as RGB backlit ring , that way users can pick any color they want for the ring. (it will also appeal to the people who like to waste money adding RGB lighting to their PC case).

I’m really liking that f4, the less weight and size is definitely worth it...

[@JorgeGomezz]

Are you sure all the 24-70 F4 made that click when zooming and it is not just yours? I say that because it usually happens when the lens suffer a drop and the zoom guides get damaged

[@MattMobb1]

Jared: blows fearsomely on lends calling it a 'wind tunnel test' (12:32) Me: "I think ill crawl back into my shell."

[@wyattliu3637]

My Z6 wants this, I knew it

[@qaiszureikat7146]

Exactly what I thought about the display button..for astrophotography🤙

[@carloscampos3643]

Chardonnay is a white wine hahahaha

[@severgun]

Display needed to compensate non existence of mechanical focus ruler. Mechanical ruler with mechanical drive and window will take more space than oled display. Focal lenght and aperture on display are just bonus. Actually milimeters on display are more precise. You can set 38.8mm.

[@LucasHJX]

I just got this lens, is it made by plastic??? the building quality is not as good as F mount 2.8.

[@froknowsphoto]

Um no

[@sergiboix]

good unboxing, I have one question, for the third ring (lens control ring) if the aperture is set and you are doing a long exposure, around 5 minutes, are you able to change the aperture? I mean if you are shootting at f8 are you able to change it to f4 while the camera is exponsing? like a full manual lens? thanks in advance.

[@harryburnett7086]

Use the converter to use F mount ftz adapter and everything works great now even Tamron and Sigma work good with new updates

[@matt46vale]

So close to purchasing a D500 although Somethings holding me back. I prefer shooting fast action where the D500 will out perform the Z6, IMO I'm going New Zealand so I'll be shooting alot of landscapes. Possibly some video too. So I won't need the faster focussing for the next year or two. What should I do ? D500 or Z6

[@TonyHedges]

Great video as ever Jared. Congratulations on breaking through the 1,000,000 subscribers ceiling! I entered your give-away competition, so I am hoping I won. What? What do you mean I didn't win? Do I have to keep saving my pennies to get a Z6? Darn, that'll take forever!

[@cdphotography2]

6:37......That's what she said. Love your reviews J.P. Couldn't resist that one.

[@DanRaines]

Has there been any reliable details announced about the 70-200 lens? The Nikon release schedule say this year, but being new to Nikon I have no idea what that really means. Thanks

[@jamesryan1939]

Much better approach, than the football sized Canon f2 zoom

[@TheTechnoPilot]

Yeah, because being innovative and releasing a faster, more unique lens that fully utilizes the larger mount and shorter flange distance isn't a smart plan...🤔

[@jeremy001]

Cant wait to see the real world review

[@skydiver1x940]

I downloaded my gear vault and tried to insure it. You cannot insure the equipment unless you are a business.

[@peterzpictstube]

Just a perspective point this lens weights the same as my Sigma 18-35 1.8 I use on my D7500. Considering the Z6 is about the same weight it is exciting to think a FF package like this with its greater focal range sounds really exciting.

[@yaksh8583]

Jared can you tell me the difference between canon rf 24-105 f4 L lens and rf 24-70 f2.8 L lens. As you say what's the difference between f4S lens and f2.8S lens. Now tell me what's the difference between canon f4L and f2.8L lens. This is also L and second one is also L.

[@SanoyNimbus]

My plans for the transition is: I bought the Z6. I sold my D500. Kept the D850. I will get the S14-30 F4 and hope to get the S24-70 2.8 and when the time is the S70-200 2.8. I will keep (until my D850 dies) my F-primes and sell my F-zooms (16-35 F4, 24-70 2.8 G, 70-200 2.8 VRII) ... I keep the 200-500 5.6 till I can afford a 500 5.6 or 600 f4 ...

[@troydillard2283]

If i'm currently adapting the Tamron 24-70 G2, do you think it's worth selling to upgrade to the new S-line, or should I save the money a put it towards other glass in the future? I can understand the reasoning behind ditching the old nikon glass for the new stuff and only spending a couple 100, but is the performance enough to justify a 1000+ hike from the tamron glass?

[@javiermendezphotography6937]

I want it!!! Thanks Jared

[@JdarceyMCR]

Ohh no. What I would like that little display to show is your depth of field. It knows your focal length, it knows where you are focusing. Surely it's a simple bit of math(s). This would be useful. I'll be keeping the g version myself untill I replace the d4s and d500 with another z camera that is as you say 'pro' or with a grip.

[@whitewalker9622]

Like it that it says NIKKOR on the lenscap :)

[@manojkale9733]

I am not happy with the lens hood mounted on the lens barrel. The previous models had the lens hood mounted on the outer body of lens which kept away dust from settling on the barrel easily. It also protected the lens from external unavoidable physical contacts that photographs do face. Now that NIKON has increased the lens mount diameter on Z cameras and also brought the sensor very close to the mount chances are that the dust would creep and settle on the sensor very easily with this type of lens hood. As shown in the video the lens barrel of the Z lens comes out more than the previous F mount lenses. So the new design requires deeper lens hood with larger diameter which will add slightly more weight and make it difficult to use with a gimbal. So ideally I think that NIKON should provide two lens hoods. One for gimbal user and one that will be mounted on the outer body of the lens for better protection.

[@dct124]

Also the display on the lens is probably for night shooting especially when using a Z 50 that doesn't have a top lcd screen.

[@Testprinz]

Jared: The OLED it's not a gimik. Cause, it's a good possibility to roul the exactly focal length.

[@eldindokara7868]

Ricci Talks has direct image comparisons between S and F version. @ f2/8, S version is clear winner. @ 70mm absolutely trashed F version

[@vision-gc4hy]

I was just about to mention this. What a well-done comparison.

[@robmiranda7120]

I’ll buy the F4 cause I’m not traveling with that huge lens , I know it may be better but the reason why I got rid of my D800 was to minimize weight and size of equipment when traveling Great video !

[@__-bk6mm]

Its great that it doesn't have a "hey I'm a pro" band around the lens, I don't want anything drawing attention to my setup when I'm shooting.

[@silvercold88]

just found this out, if you hold the display button you can change brightness and meters/feet

[@ahmarsappal8244]

The best Wind tunnel test of all wind tunnel test known. 😂😂😂😂.

[@lidiag.3650]

Do you think they gonna come up with 24-100 for Z mount lenses?

[@blackburd]

I want you to shoot the same shot at 70mm with the Z6 and with a D850, also 70mm. Does it frame different? "focus breathing?"

[@deepakice]

Thanks Jared Waiting for this Review for Long Currently I Have D7000 and DX lense Kit and some DX Lenses from last 6 Years, Now I want to Upgrade with Full frame a Z6 Body + with (Nikon 24-70 2.8 S for Z) what do you said ?

[@PaulMDillon]

When are you announcing the winners to the megafro giveaway!?

[@mikewinburn]

jared Q: does the mm window also offer a distance scale? That would be FANTASTIC - especially for hyper-focal distance shooting. also - any chance you can put an adapter on that Z body and test a Zeiss ZF.2? that would be phenomenal.

[@christianbasehart4767]

So do you feel the same way about selling the EF system and investing in the RF system for us poor Canon saps?

[@avinashrai11141]

You can get exact focal lens in between 24-70 without any guessing.

[@izgil7541]

Jared is a good entertainer. Nothing more.

[@brucesearl4407]

So I'm guessing that that wind tunnel test was so good because Nikon has spent so much development time refining the len's aerodynamic shape. Do you think this will be a noticeable advantage for sports shooters, particularly those shooting sky diving, mountain climbing and wind mills?

[@raksh9]

We're gonna unbox it We're gonna sniff it We're gonna lube it up We're gonna uhhh wait a sec

[@jeremylelea3758]

I come to his newer videos 5 years later and he is still sniffing.

[@ponchee]

I'm not sure what the big gripe is about not having a special box or a distinguished line or mark on the lens to show that it's a pro lens, Jared. The last time I checked, the functionality and image quality of lenses deserve more attention. I share the same sentiments with the small screen, but no need to nitpick on such small issues as the ones I mentioned initially.

[@charliechoiniere8755]

That sandwich looks amazing.

[@thedondeluxe6941]

Oooh, they should totally make it with Tetris installed! That's a seriously great idea.

[@tomvandenheuvel7603]

That info display with the millimetres makes me wonder if they will bring out a APS-C Z-mount ? So the display shows the crop mm.

[@MartianCitizen]

AS ALWAYS...your a hoot. Currently shoot fuji xt2, however, I have been eyeballing the nikon z 6 and have been trying to smack down this nikon....uhhhhh....nikor urge to purchase said item. Time and money as always control purchasing and acquisition of photography items. Have you ever had you sniff test and wind tunnel test calibrated. You know, just in case, if its humanly possible, could it be, however remote, .....Your testing is ......wrong? I crack myself up.... As always, keep up the good work and keep em flying... Now where did I park my saucer. Do you validate?

[@LucaTornei]

Hi Jared,first of all congrats for your 1M subscribers! Question:am I wrong or on the Z lens the front element rotate when you zoom in?? On the old lens I don't think so. If yes it could be a problem if you put filters on it. Can you let us know please? Greeting from Italy Fro! 😉

[@lescobrandon3047]

No, the front element does not rotate which would be Hell using a CPL filter.

[@LucaTornei]

@@lescobrandon3047 I saw the preview one more time and you're right. Is he that rotate the lens! ;)

[@lescobrandon3047]

Luca tornei - I go way back and don’t remember any Nikkor lenses that do rotate. Maybe some third party cheapo lenses do, I don’t know.

[@LucaTornei]

@@lescobrandon3047 some yes, the cheap one.

[@InnerLifePhotography]

at 4:00 hellooo McFly.. haha seems like you are also a big fan of the film ' Back to the Future '..

[@pegasuscompany]

I’m i the only one waiting for a Z-mount version of the 12-120mm lens? This 24-70 f2.8 looks fantastic tho.

[@lescobrandon3047]

I have it on order. Thank you for this uh useful video. I was wondering how it smelled, what the box looked like, the wind test... sigh.

[@ralphpeteranderl4063]

I wish you would have shown a size comparison of the lens mounted to the respective cameras - S 24-70/Z7 and 24-70 VR /D850

[@vision-gc4hy]

It "shouldn't" have been released when the Z6 debuted. I can tell Nikon wanted to demonstrate how diminutive the overall camera system potentially could be. The 24-70 f/4 perfectly made that point. The 2.8 version would have stepped on that.

[@jpdj2715]

2.8 to 4 is on F-stop. If the new cameras gain 1 stop usable ISO then the F/4 can go equally dark as the old combo of 2.8. In the old days we benefited from wider full openings through brighter viewfinders that manually focus easier. Now the EVF defeats that issue. Then the faster lenses were much bigger and heavier, and expensive. In the downside, the fast ones gave (much) more chromatic aberration (CA). This new 2.8 fixes size and weight, a bit. Now let's see if it has much less CA and is sharper.

[@actionphotopassion5082]

Hi Jared, Well I'd like to see a test comparison on a brick wall for the whole 3 and comparison of image edge to edge. Until now nobody has done it neither for sony dslr vs sony ML. So the edge to edge sharpness of ML vs dslr has never been really demonstrated yet. Will you bd that guy that will show us the improvement and how it measures....?

[@Samsonimages]

Looks pretty sweet. Interested to see what Tamron and Sigma lenses will be like. Always found the quality of them to be just as good at a much more reasonable price.