Nikon NIKKOR Z 2164 70mm
The constant f/2.8 aperture, with 3 ED and 3 aspherical elements and Nano Crystal Coat, ensures edge-to-edge sharpness and flare resistance for demanding low-light scenes. A Silent Wave Motor drives fast, quiet autofocus, and the 0.38-meter minimum focus distance enables crisp close-up compositions. It suits event and portrait photographers who need a versatile zoom for dim venues and tightly framed detail work.
About This Lens
The constant f/2.8 aperture, with 3 ED and 3 aspherical elements and Nano Crystal Coat, ensures edge-to-edge sharpness and flare resistance for demanding low-light scenes. A Silent Wave Motor drives fast, quiet autofocus, and the 0.38-meter minimum focus distance enables crisp close-up compositions. It suits event and portrait photographers who need a versatile zoom for dim venues and tightly framed detail work.
- Focal length 24-70mm
- Max aperture f/2.8
- Mount Nikon F
- Stabilization
- Weather sealed
- Weight g 900
- Af type AF-S
- Lens type zoom
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong bokeh (86th percentile) 86th
- Strong social proof (85th percentile) 85th
- Strong aperture (84th percentile) 84th
- Strong stabilization (81th percentile) 81th
Cons
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 24 |
| Focal Length Max | 70 |
| Elements | 15 |
| Groups | 11 |
| Coating | Nano Crystal Coat |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | 2.8 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
Build
| Mount | Nikon F |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.9 kg / 2.0 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 77 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | AF-S |
| Stabilization | Yes |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 366 |
| Max Magnification | 1/3.7 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Nikon NIKKOR Z 2164 70mm | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | Viltrox 13mm F1.4 f/1.4 E STM Auto Focus Ultra Wide Angle | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 | Meike 23mm F1.4 Ultra Wide Angle APS-C Frame Auto Focus Fixed Prime Portrait Lenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 24-70mm | 16-300mm | 18-300mm | 13mm | 28-200mm | 23mm |
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/1.4 | f/4 | f/1.4 |
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E | Fuji X | Sony E | L-Mount | Sony E |
| Stabilization | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | false | false | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 900 | 615 | 92 | 415 | 413 | 298 |
| AF Type | AF-S | HLA | VXD linear motor | STM | Autofocus | STM |
| Lens Type | zoom | zoom | zoom | Wide-Angle | macro | prime |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 2164 70mm | 54.5 | 86.1 | 40.3 | 60.3 | 66.8 | 83.7 | 80.7 | 84.6 | 81.3 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 54.5 | 84.3 | 59 | 85.9 | 98.9 | 76.9 | 99.6 | 68.8 | 99.1 |
| Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98.3 | 74.8 | 96.6 | 87.8 | 74.6 | 76.9 | 99.2 | 51.8 | 81.3 |
| Viltrox 13mm F1.4 f/1.4 E STM Auto Focus Ultra Wide Angle Compare | 86.8 | 96.7 | 42.2 | 89.5 | 82.6 | 96.4 | 34.2 | 75.9 | 81.3 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare | 54.5 | 77.8 | 74.4 | 70.8 | 91.2 | 71.2 | 95.6 | 65.3 | 99.5 |
| Meike 23mm F1.4 Ultra Wide Angle APS-C Frame Auto Focus Fixed Prime Portrait Lenses Compare | 86.8 | 93.8 | 71.7 | 98.3 | 75.9 | 96.4 | 34.2 | 0 | 81.3 |
Usage Scores
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