Nikon Nikkor Z 24-105mm F4-7.1

The Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-105mm f/4-7.1 is a budget-friendly standard zoom lens for Nikon Z-series mirrorless cameras. Announced in January 2026, it is presented as a budget-friendly, all-purpose "walkaround" lens, perfect for entry-level Z-series cameras like the Nikon Z5II. It offers a useful 24-105mm zoom range (4.4x zoom) for everyday shooting, covering landscapes at the wide end, travel and street photography in the middle, and portraits or distant subjects at the telephoto end, as well as occasional video work. It is extremely lightweight, weighing only 350 g (12.4 oz) and measuring only 107 mm (4.2 in) in length, making it one of the lightest and smallest full-frame zoom lenses in this range, thus perfect for all-day wearability, travel, or pairing with entry-level Nikon Z-series cameras without any fatigue. It has a plastic construction, including the mount, and is sealed for dust and drip resistance for protection in adverse weather, although it lacks a built-in lens hood, which is sold separately. It has a customizable control ring, which can be set to aperture, exposure compensation, or ISO, as well as a stepping motor (STM) for quiet, relatively fast autofocusing with low focus breathing, perfect for smooth video transitions. It lacks optical image stabilization, relying on the camera body's IBIS, as well as a dedicated AF/MF switch.

The lens shines in close-up photography, with the closest focus at 0.2 m, increasing to 0.28 m at 105mm, with a maximum of 0.5x magnification at 70-105mm, ideal for half-life size macro photography of objects, food, etc. It has standard 67mm filter threads. The lens is priced at around $549.95, which is often discounted when bought as a bundle, making it an ideal lens for beginners, travelers, or photographers looking for a lens that can handle different scenes without the premium price tag or bulk. The lens has good image quality in good light, with good center sharpness and pleasing bokeh, considering the price, though the variable aperture is not ideal in low light at longer focal lengths, with softening at the corners when wide open, sharpening as the lens is closed down.

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Lens Construction and Optics

The lens has a clear 12-element, 10-group configuration, with an ED glass element and two aspherical elements, which work together to reduce chromatic aberration, distortion, and spherical aberration throughout the zoom range. It has multi-layer coatings that reduce flare and ghosting in bright light. It has a 7-bladed rounded diaphragm, which produces smooth bokeh when closed down, although the variable aperture, starting at f/4 and reducing to f/7.1 at 105mm, affects the depth of field at the tele end. Autofocus is internal, using an STM stepping motor, which keeps the lens length constant and enables close focusing without extending the barrel. It has a lightweight plastic construction with dust and drip resistance at the joints, as well as a custom control ring. It is built for compact size, light weight, and economy, producing sharp images, strongest in the center at mid-aperture settings, and has low distortion, which can be corrected in camera, making it suitable for everyday hybrid photography.

Press Release

NIKON RELEASES THE NIKKOR Z 24-105MM F/4-7.1: A VERSATILE AND LIGHTWEIGHT 4.4X ZOOM LENS THAT ELEVATES EVERYDAY CAPTURE

An Affordable Zoom Lens for Everyday Photo and Video

MELVILLE, NY (January 6, 2026) - Nikon Inc. has announced the versatile NIKKOR Z 24-105mm f/4-7.1 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 / 350 g. It features a minimum focus distance of just 7.9 in. / 0.2 m 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 f/4-7.1 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 f/4-7.1

• 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 / 350 g that is comfortable to use all day.
• The short minimum focus distances of 7.9 in. / 0.2 m at the wide-angle end and 11 in. / 0.28 m at the telephoto end, combined with a maximum reproduction ratio of 0.5× (at focal lengths of 70mm to 105mm), facilitate close-up shooting.
• Use of a stepping motor (STM) 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 f/4-7.1 lens will be available in mid January 2026 for a suggested retail price (SRP) of $549.95*. The new lens will also be available as part of a kit with the Nikon Z5II for $2,199.95 SRP*.

For more information about the latest Nikon products, including the vast collection of NIKKOR Z lenses and the entire line of Z series cameras, please visit nikonusa.com.

1. Some features may not be accessible or may have limited functionality when using High-Res Zoom.

2. When used with the Z9, Z8, Z6III, Z5II, Zf, Z50II, or ZR. The angle of view is equivalent to that of the 36-315mm lens in FX/35mm [135] format when used with the Z50II (as of January 7, 2026).

3 Thorough dust and drip resistance is not guaranteed under all conditions or in all situations.

Specifications, equipment, and release dates are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer.

*SRP (Suggested Retail Price) listed only as a suggestion. Actual prices are set by dealers and are subject to change at any time.

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