Thom's Commentary: Nikon’s new Z5II “buddy” features a longer focal length through the mid-range over the previous kit lens, while dropping weight and providing better close up capability.
- Coverage: full frame (FX)
- Build: dust and drip resistant
- Optic design:
- 12 elements in 10 groups
- 2 aspherical, 1 ED elements
- Field of view: 23°10'-84° diagonal
- Aperture:
- f/4 to f/22 (at 24mm)
- 7-blade rounded diaphragm
- Stabilization: none (uses on-sensor VR if available)
- Focus:
- autofocus, internal focus
- stepper motor
- 8" (0.2m) minimum focus at wide angle, 11” (0.28m) at telephoto
- 1:2 maximum magnification ratio
- Filter: 67mm filter size
- Lens hood: HB-93B
- Size and weight:
- 4.2” (106.5mm) long (retracted for travel)
- 2.9” (73.5mm) diameter
- 12.4 ounces (350g)
- Model number: 20132
- Price: US$550
- Announced: January 7, 2026
- Firmware version: original 1.00