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If you watch content on your phone but hanker for a much bigger screen, Epson's new Wireless 3LCD projectors have launched to meet your needs. One caters for home use, while the other gets down to business. Both feature AirPlay and Miracast.
Category: Home Entertainment, Consumer Tech, Technology
Tags: Epson, HD, Projectors, home theater, Office, AirPlay
We know Lifestraw best for lightweight, ultraportable water filter and purification products it aims at backpacking and other backcountry usage – the "straw" is right there in the name. But the company also has a family of larger potable water products for home, car camping and even village. Its all-new Escape falls in that macro section of the lineup, supplying group adventures with over 5 gallons of clean, reliable drinking water per fill-up.
Tags: Survival, Emergency, Lifestraw, Water, Filter, Filters, Outdoors and Camping, Camping, Off-grid
A standard routine to protect hair from heat damage is actually turning your bathroom into a dangerous emissions zone, as scientists find that just 10-20 minutes of styling with common products results in some 10 billion ultrafine particles being inhaled straight to the lungs – akin to standing next to a busy road in peak hour or smoking several cigarettes.
Category: Society & Community, Wellness & Healthy Living, Body & Mind
Tags: Purdue University, Hair, Nanoparticles, Air pollution, Lung, Respiratory health
Earlier this week, Sigma announced the 12mm F1.4 DC, an ultra-wide prime lens for APS-C systems. We were able to spend some time with it pre-launch to get some sample images in a variety of situations.
One note about these images: while we typically process our lens sample galleries in Capture One to get maximum control over lens corrections, we had to process the samples for this lens using Adobe Camera Raw to apply the distortion correction profile. We've taken care to match the settings as closely as possible.
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Sample galleryThis widget is not optimized for RSS feed readers. Click here to open it in a new browser window / tab.This week, Ricoh announced the GR IV, the latest in its lineup of photographers' compact cameras with an 18.3mm (28mm equiv) lens and APS-C sensor. The company seems to have made an attempt at addressing several concerns raised by GR III users, including the camera's proclivity to get dust on its sensor, its battery life, lack of flash and control setup.
Dale Baskin, Mitchell Clark and Mykim Dang sat down to talk about the camera in more depth than we could fit into our initial impressions video. You can watch the discussion below.
This one's purely for competitive gamers and hardcore PC builders itching for weapons-grade hardware. Asus has just unveiled its adorably named ROG Swift OLED PG27AQWP-W monitor, which manages 540-Hz frame rates at 2,560 x 1,440, and an immense 720 Hz when you turn it down to 1080p. That's about as nuts as it gets in the world of OLED screens today.
Category: Consumer Tech, Technology
For some time now, we've been hearing about "bistable" devices that can remain in either of two states without expending any energy. A new one, inspired by plant seed pods, takes the form of a robotic gripper which is strong yet easily activated.
Category: Robotics, Technology
Tags: Sun Yat-sen University, Dalian University of Technology, Biomimicry
It's no secret that CFMoto has been working on a four-cylinder sports bike for a while. It was always meant to build on the three-cylinder 675SS and 675NK models to up the ante.
Category: Motorcycles, Transport
Tags: CFMoto, China, Eicma, Sportsbikes, Suzuki, Yamaha, KTM
The next time you need to have a truly private conversation over the phone, you'll need to account for a whole new way by which people can snoop on you. Researchers at Pennsylvania State University have discovered that the vibrations of the earpiece inside your phone – the one that's active when you're holding the handset to your ear – can be picked up by a radar sensor from a distance, converted into audio, and transcribed using AI.
Category: Telecommunications, Technology
Tags: Spy Gear, mm-wave technology, radar detector, Radar, Open AI, Artificial Intelligence, Speech, Pennsylvania State University
For the past few years, Australia's Hardkorr Campers has been on a tear expanding its compact Xplorer camper trailer series. But what good is a small, nimble "hardkorr" all-terrain camper if you can't bring along your favorite toys to wring the most fun out of those long days in the wilderness? The all-new Xplorer Toy Hauler solves the problem by putting a gear-hauling flatbed in back of the camper canopy, offering space for up to three dirt bikes or one ATV. Hardkorr adds in a slew of tricks to make both toy loading and base camping a breeze.
Category: Camping Trailers, Adventure Vehicles, Outdoors
Tags: Camping, Caravan, Toy haulers, trailers, Off-road, Outdoors and Camping, RV
The Legends Tower, the audacious bid to build the USA's new tallest skyscraper in Oklahoma, has faced delays and uncertainty. Some of that uncertainty still remains, however its developer now tells us that initial construction work will begin later this year.
Category: Architecture, Technology
Tags: Building and Construction, Skyscrapers, Residential towers
From Left to right, the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL and Pixel 10 Pro Fold.
Images: Google
Earlier this week, Google announced its latest Pixel phone lineup, unveiling the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL and Pixel 10 Pro Fold. With any new lineup, there are likely questions about how the devices stack up against each other or how they compare to the old models. While we covered the basics of the Pixel 10 series at the time of launch, here we'll be diving into a more detailed look at what makes the devices stand apart regarding cameras, video features and special shooting modes.
Camera differences Image: GoogleThe two 10 Pro phones and the 10 Pro Fold kept all of the same camera specs as the 9 Pro devices, so there's nothing terribly exciting there. The Pixel 10, on the other hand, has some notable changes. It added a telephoto camera to a line of devices that traditionally had only two (the wide, main camera and ultrawide). Unfortunately, the addition of that third camera resulted in downgrades (on paper) in the other two.
The primary camera on the Pixel 10 isn't a substantial change resolution wise, but that's not the story with sensor size. The Pixel 9 featured a Type 1/1.3 (72mm²) sensor, while the Pixel 10 uses a Type 1/2 (30.7mm²). That's quite a notable downgrade, and it is now the same as the primary camera in the Pixel 9a, Google's budget device (which also used a smaller sensor than its predecessor). We'll have to do some additional testing on the cameras to see what the impact is in the real world, but it certainly doesn't look good on paper.
The ultrawide camera is also significantly impacted, going from 48MP to 13MP. It also features a smaller sensor and a smaller aperture. The newly added telephoto camera on the Pixel 10 is a little lackluster compared to the non-folding Pro models.
We asked Google Gemini why Google says the Pixel 9 can take 50MP photos, but we can't find a setting to use that resolution (the same thing the Pixel 10 does), and this was its response.It's also worth noting that, while Google's spec sheet says the Pixel 10's main camera uses a 48MP sensor, users will only be able to get binned 12MP images from it. This was also the case with the Pixel 9. The Pro model, meanwhile, offers a setting that allows users to select between 12MP and 50MP outputs, but this option isn't available for the standard Pixel.
Camera Spec Pixel 9 Pixel 10 Pixel 10 Pro / Pro XL Pixel 10 Pro Fold Wide (main) Sensor50MP
Type 1/1.3 (72mm²) Octa PD
48MP
Type 1/2 (30.7mm²) Quad PD
50MP
Type 1/1.3 (72mm²) Octa PD
48MP
Type 1/2 (30.7mm²) Quad PD
Aperture F1.68 F1.7 F1.68 F1.7 Field of view 82° 82° 82° 82° Ultrawide Sensor48MP
Type 1/2.55 (23mm²) Quad PD
13MP
Type 1/3.1 (16.1mm²) Quad PD
48MP
Type 1/2.55 (23.5mm²) Quad PD
10.5MP
Type 1/3.4 (13mm²) Dual PD
Aperture F1.7 F2.2 F1.7 F2.2 Field of view 123° 120° 123° 127° Telephoto Sensor N/A10.8MP
Type 1/3.2 (15.5mm²) Dual PD
48MP
Type 1/2.55 (23.5mm²) Quad PD
10.8MP
Type 1/3.2 (15.5mm²) Dual PD
Aperture N/A F3.1 F2.8 F3.1 Field of view N/A 23° 22° 23° Front camera Sensor10.5MP
Type 1/3.1 (13mm²) Dual PD
10.5MP
Type 1/3.1 (13mm²) Dual PD
42MP
Type 1/2.94 (17mm²) Dual PD
10MP
Type 1/3.4 (13mm²) Dual PD
Aperture F2.2 F2.2 F2.2 F2.2 Field of view 95° 95° 103° 87°The downgrades might make a little more sense when you consider that the telephoto camera used to be the main differentiator between the base and pro model cameras. After all, the Pixel 9 shared the same wide and ultrawide camera specs as the Pixel 9 Pro. If that stayed consistent with the addition of the telephoto camera, Google would have three devices that were essentially the same in terms of rear cameras.
The other difference between the Pixel 10 and 10 Pro cameras comes from the selfie camera. The 10 Pro and 10 Pro XL feature a higher-resolution selfie camera than the Pixel 10, so if you want really sharp selfies, you'll be better off with the Pro models.
The 10 Pro Fold uses the same main and telephoto cameras as the Pixel 10. The ultrawide camera, though, features a slightly lower resolution and smaller sensor than the Pixel 10.
Video features Video Spec Pixel 9 Pixel 10 Pixel 10 Pro / 10 Pro XL Pixel 10 Pro Fold Rear video max res/FPS4K at 24/30/60 fps
1080p at 24/30/60 fps
4K at 24/30/60 fps
1080p at 24/30/60 fps
8K at 30 fps*
4K at 24/30/60 fps
1080p at 24/30/60 fps
4K at 24/30/60 fps
1080p at 24/30/60 fps
Slow-motion video Up to 240 fps (1080p) Up to 240 fps (1080p) Up to 240 fps (1080p) Up to 240 fps (1080p) HDR 10-bit HDR 10-bit HDR 10-bit HDR 10-bit HDR Supported formats H.265 (HEVC), H.264 (AVC) H.265 (HEVC), H.264 (AVC), AV1, VP9 H.265 (HEVC), H.264 (AVC), AV1, VP9 H.265 (HEVC), H.264 (AVC), AV1, VP9 Stabilization OIS, Fused video stabilization, Cinematic Pan, Locked, Active OIS, Fused video stabilization, Cinematic Pan, Locked, Active OIS, Fused video stabilization, Cinematic Pan, Locked, Active, Video Boost OIS, Fused video stabilization, Cinematic Pan, Locked, Active, Video Boost Video zoom Digital up to 7x Digital up to 20x 'Super Res Zoom' up to 20x 'Super Res Zoom' up to 20xOn the video side of things, there aren't any substantial changes from the previous generation. Most of the settings and modes remain the same. Google promises some improvements, however. For example, it says it enhanced the optical and AI-based stabilization in the Pro models, even going so far as to say it's the best of any smartphone (unsurprisingly). Google also says it improved Night Sight (the video mode for recording at night) performance.
Naturally, the Pro models promise better video capabilities than the base Pixel 10. It's important to note, however, that the 8K video isn't native 8K. It relies on Google's Video Boost setting that uses cloud-based AI processing to upscale 4K footage to 8K. It also promises to improve lighting, color, dynamic range and stabilization while reducing noise and grain.
* - 4K footage upscaled to 8K via post-processing
Shooting modes and settings Mode / Setting Pixel 9 Pixel 10 Pixel 10 Pro / 10 Pro XL Pixel 10 Pro Fold Zoom settings 0.5x, 1x, 2x 0.6x, 1x, 5x, 10x 0.5x, 1x, 2x, 5x, 10x 0.5x, 1x, 5x, 10x Super Res Zoom Up to 8X Up to 20x Up to 100x Up to 20x Pro Controls No No Yes Yes High-Res (up to 50MP) No No Yes Yes Hi-Res Portrait Mode (up to 50MP) No No Yes Yes Auto Unblur No Yes Yes Yes Auto Best Take No Yes Yes Yes A comparison of the camera modes and settings for still photos. There are a ton of other modes not listed here that are available on all of the models.The camera hardware in phones is just part of the equation. What modes and settings they offer also make a difference in usability and quality. The Pixel 10 only gains a few settings over the Pixel 9. Naturally, the Pixel 10 provides more optical zoom options, since there is a telephoto lens.
Beyond updated camera array are some software changes, including Auto Best Take and Auto Unblur. The 9 offered Best Take and Unblur settings, but both were accessed during the editing process. Now, Google can handle those tasks automatically using Gemini AI. Auto Best Take is able to automatically find and combine group photos, selecting the best version of each person for the combined photo. Auto Unblur uses AI to detect and sharpen blurry photos, whether the subject is a face or not.
The Pixel 10 Pro.There are a few differences between the Pro and base models as well. The Pro devices offer Pro Controls, or the ability to adjust settings like ISO, shutter speed, white balance and focus in photo and video settings. The base models do not provide Pro Controls, so if you want to manually set your exposure, you'll need a third-party app.
As already discussed, the Pro models offer High-Res modes (standard images and Portrait Mode) for producing images up to 50MP, whereas the Pixel 9 and 10 do not and top out at binned 12MP images as a result. Finally, the 10 Pro and 10 Pro XL offer extra reach from the Super Res Zoom, which uses a combination of cropping and generative AI to, in theory, maintain image quality even when zooming up to 100x. The Pro Fold and Pixel 10 only support Super Res Zoom up to 20x, while the Pixel 9 topped out at 8x.
Mode / Setting Pixel 9 Pixel 10 Pixel 10 Pro / 10 Pro XL Pixel 10 Pro Fold Video Boost No No Yes Yes Pro Controls No No Yes Yes Night Sight Video No No Yes Yes A comparison of video-specific modes and settings. There are a ton of other modes not listed here that are available on all of the models.In terms of video settings, there are a few notable differences as well. The Pixel 9 and 10 lack Google's Video Boost mode, while all the Pro models provide access to the AI tool. The Pro models also offer manual controls, just as in photo mode. Finally, only the Pro models offer Night Sight video, Google's low-light video mode that uses AI and multi-frame computational photography techniques. The mode promises less noise, increased brightness and more shadow detail while maintaining natural colors and contrast.
Choose your device From left to right: Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL and Pixel 10 Pro FoldFor most people, there are plenty of other considerations when choosing a phone beyond the cameras alone. However, if that's a deciding factor for you, the information above should help clarify what the differences are between the Pixel 10 series and what is different from the Pixel 9 series.
To summarize, there are very minimal camera updates when comparing the three devices in the Pixel 9 Pro lineup to the Pixel 10 Pro lineup. Some processor upgrades promise to improve various photography and videography features, but camera-specific specs remain the same. The Pixel 10 does have substantial camera changes, but they may not be to everyone's liking.
The differences between the base model and Pro devices, at least in terms of cameras, primarily come down to higher image and video quality and more control on the Pro devices.
It's a sad and inconvenient fact that many drugs have to be administered in the form of a slow intravenous (IV) drip, as opposed to a single quick injection. That may be about to change, however, thanks to a new take on an existing "spray drying" technique.
Category: Medical Innovations, Body & Mind
Tags: Stanford University, Medication, Treatment
For World Photography Day on August 19, we gave our readers a simple mission: go out and photograph the world around you, wherever you happen to be, all on the same day. Mission accomplished.
The DPReview community is filled with incredibly talented photographers, as we've learned from our Editors' Photo Challenges. This time was no different; you all delivered some truly stunning work. While we can't feature every entry here, we encourage you to check out the forum thread to see all the great photos your fellow readers submitted.
You'll find our editors' favorite photos on the following pages, presented in no particular order. And if your photo wasn't chosen, don't be discouraged. We'll be holding more spontaneous mini challenges in the future, so keep an eye out!
Birds and blossomsUsing a Nikon D7100, Larry Khan captured this image of a juvenile Ruby Topaz hummingbird as it fed from a Chaconia flower in Trinidad and Tobago.
Ominous cloudsWhen Ryan Schwartz saw our call for photos, he went outside to shoot the first thing he came across, gravitating toward the clouds as he likes to shoot skyskapes, thunderstorms and aurora. To make World Photography Day even more fun, he decided to use his first DSLR, a Nikon D5000, that's still going after 15 years.
Yellow infraredAfter two years of research, JeanPierre Martel developed a new style of infrared photography called "Yellow 3629 infrared." Its unique feature is that it reveals the secondary pigments of the plant kingdom responsible for the vivid colors that deciduous trees adopt in autumn, resulting in a unique vegetal polychromatism in infrared photography. This photo was taken using a full-spectrum infrared Olympus OM-D E-M5.
Evertonian_harris had spent the entire day shooting headshots of his colleagues for a company website. At the end of the day, the company cleaner, Everton, came in and asked what he was doing. When Everton told Harris, "I haven't had my photo taken in 20 years," Harris put him in front of the camera and captured this powerful photo using a Nikon Z7 II.
Lilly macroHemingJ108 wanted to shoot a landscape or a seascape, but got off work late and couldn't go far. The lily in the front yard was at its peak, providing a perfect subject. To capture this stunning beauty, the photographer took 15 frames using focus stacking with a Nikon Z7 II.
A gray dayStuck at home on a gray World Photography Day, Eduard began goofing around on the patio, capturing this colorful leaf with a Fujifilm X-E5 and a Viltrox 15mm lens.
Abby RoadPhotographer Bob Janes used World Photography Day to channel The Beatles. Friends visited on the anniversary of the last day of recording the Beatles' Abby Road album, and three of them recreated the album cover.
Stunning still lifeFrenchfx recently took a still life master class and captured this painterly image on World Photography Day using a Canon R6 Mark II.
Sensual harvestFarmers' markets are full of amazing fresh produce, including this interesting specimen above, but as User7201588310 explains, big ugly tomatoes don't have to be ugly; if one looks carefully, they can be quite sensual, as evidenced by this image inspired by the works of Group f/64, captured on a Sony a7 IV.
ComplimentaryDPReview Editor Abby Ferguson belongs to a local photography group that celebrated World Photography Day with an evening photo walk. The orange glow of these lights, contrasted with the blue hour light and water, caught her attention and became the perfect target for her Sony a7 III.
A beautiful day!Par Mims Books captured this impromptu selfie using a Samsung AG13 smartphone to celebrate World Photography Day. We can't argue with the title.
HauntedDespite rumors of being haunted, DixonLau felt picturesque vibes upon entering this old abandoned building called Crag Hotel in Penang Hill in Malaysia, and captured this perfect morning sunlight filtering through this room using a Sony a7R III.
Fifteen-loveDPReview Managing Editor Dale Baskin was inspired by other photographers who shared photos captured with older digital cameras, so he grabbed his trusty Panasonic LX7 for an evening walk around his neighborhood. Determined to get a picture on World Photography Day, and with light fading quickly, he framed the shapes and colors on this tennis court to create an abstract shot.
Green lizardDrummerJim caught this small lizard peaking its head out from the undergrowth and captured it with an Olympus OM-1.
Alps viewThis World Photography Day image of the Alps was captured by Serieux on a flight from Paris to Milan using an iPhone 15.
Owl in flightCheeYong took this photo during an evening walk using a Sony a1 to capture this great horned owl leaving a barn.
Simple streetThirdmort didn't even know about our World Photography Day challenge when taking this photo, where clear lines in the sidewalk and street to draw the eye. We love the colors and the evenly spaced trees, which create a sense of rhythm and order. Captured with a Fujifilm X100V using a Kodak Portra 160 film recipe.
Aerial artsWorld Photography Day came at just the right time for hschnee, the official volunteer photographer for Upside Aerial Arts & Fitness in Burlington, NC. Unsatisfied with photos captured using basic lights in the studio, the photographer brought in a recently acquired pair of monolights and softboxes to try out. If this photo is any indication, those lights passed the test with flying colors.
Right side of the tracksDPReview Editor Mitchell Clark headed for the Spokane River in Spokane, Washington, searching for inspiration but found nothing special. Thinking he had run out of time, he packed up his camera, climbed back up the embankment and got on his bike just in time to notice a train about to cross this bridge. He pulled the OM System OM-5 II back out of his bag just in time to catch the train cross.
It's a dog's worldHaving the time of its life while hunting in beach grass, a dog named Blue became the central character of this photo by sbruni, creating an image of subtle light and story.
This Film Friday, we're taking a look at film in the cinema world. The Tested Team YouTube channel has produced two videos touring the American Society of Cinematographers museum. Emmy Award-winning cinematographer, director and producer Steve Gainer is the curator of the museum, and takes the host of the show through the museum, discussing some of the cameras that are on display.
Gainer has an incredible wealth of information about the cameras, sharing in-depth information on how the cameras work, how and when they were used and more. He starts the first video, above, with a 1890 Lumière camera, which was essentially an all-in-one camera system that Gainer says still works today.
The video also tells stories of the problems with the original wood cinema cameras and how bugs loved the glue used to hold them together. Gainer says that cinematographers would wake up a day after arriving at a shoot in the jungle to discover their camera in pieces because the bugs ate all the glue. The Bell Howell 2709 camera was a big step forward since it was a metal body. The model that the museum has on display was purchased in 1918 by Harry Warner and was used to shoot Warner Bros.' first motion picture.
If the above video isn't enough fun information for you, there's also a second episode looking at even more cameras, this time large-format ones.
The museum has the large-format Todd-AO cinema camera that was used to shoot The Sound of Music and Cleopatra. Gainer walks through how it works and why large-format film came about. He explains that it was an answer to people staying home to watch TV since they were only seeing small, square pictures. The wide format provided something new that viewers couldn't get at home.
Both episodes are absolutely fascinating, with an incredible amount of information and history shared. It's clear how knowledgeable and passionate Gainer is, and the museum has quite the collection of items from cinema history. If you're interested in old cameras, history or cinema (and especially all three), they are well worth a watch.
Action camera brand Insta360 has gone and made another tiny shooter for folks who like to capture adventure and POV footage. The versatile Go Ultra packs new internals for more imaging power, storage, and runtime than the previous model – and it's smaller than your AirPods case.
Category: Consumer Tech, Technology
Tags: Camera, Insta360, Photography, Video Cameras, Actioncam
Though a growing number of tiny houses nowadays aim to offer full-time residences for families, the Nid focuses on the basics. It provides a simple home for one or two people that consists of just two rooms and is best suited to short stays or for those serious about embracing the small-living lifestyle.
Category: Tiny Houses, Outdoors
Tags: Tiny Footprint, Building and Construction, House, Home, Micro-House
UK audio gear maker Cambridge Audio launched a pair of wireless ANC headphones last year that hated being plugged into a wall outlet for a recharge. Now the company has refined the sound, improved on the long-haul comfort and introduced a new colorway.
Category: Wearables, Consumer Tech, Technology
Tags: Headphones, Noise-Canceling, Reviews, Bluetooth, Wireless
It’s common advice to drink more water for energy, appetite control and clearer skin – but researchers have now demonstrated that hydration plays an even deeper role in health. It influences how our bodies react, hormonally, to stress, keeping cortisol in check and in turn lowering the risk of many serious health conditions. It's the first study to show that fluid intake influences cortisol reactivity to stress.
Category: Diet & Nutrition, Wellness & Healthy Living, Body & Mind
Tags: Liverpool John Moores University, Water, Drinking, Hydration, Chronic illness, Stress, Cortisol, Hormone
Nikon is updating one of the Z-mount's core lenses, just six-and-a-half years after the release of the current version. The Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70mm F2.8 S II will replace the company's flagship standard zoom and promises improved image quality and autofocus speed over the already impressive Mark I.
The 24-70mm F2.8 S II features an internal zoom design, allowing it to be better weather-sealed than the current version. The unchanging length of the new lens also allows its use on gimbals or video rigs without the need for rebalancing or reconfiguration. The new lens is 150mm long: 24mm longer than the existing lens it its retracted state, but 14mm shorter when compared at their fully zoomed-in positions.
The lens is 136g lighter than its predecessorIt uses a completely new optical design made up of 14 elements in 10 groups and including 3 aspherical elements and 2 ED elements. This compares with 17 elements in 15 groups, with 2 aspherics and 4 ED elements in the older lens. This simplification helps make the lens lighter, overall: at 675g, it's 130g (16%) lighter than its predecessor. The new lens features 11 aperture blades, rather than 9, for more consistently circular bokeh.
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Buy at AdoramaBuy at B&H PhotoMinimum focus distance drops to 0.24m at wide-angle and 0.33m at full zoom, an improvement on the 0.38m of its predecessor. This sees the maximum reproduction ratio increase from 0.22x to 0.32x, achieved at the long end of the lens.
The Mark II accepts the same 77mm filter thread as the Z 70-200mm F2.8, rather than the larger 82mm filters used by the existing 24-70mm.
Nikon also says the "Silky Swift" voice-coil autofocus motor is around 5x faster than the previous version, with scan time reduced by 40% and tracking while zooming improving by 60%.
Image: Nikon
Other changes include a duplicate lens function button, so that there's one within reach for portrait, as well as landscape shooting, and switch to de-click the lens control ring. The Mark II loses the display screen on the top of the lens, so there's no longer any depth of field or distance indication on the lens.
The Nikkor Z 24-70mm F2.8 S II will be available starting in mid-September, and will retail for a recommended price of $2599, excluding tax, $300 more than the original lens launched for in 2019. Taking inflation into account, the Mark 1's launch price is equivalent to over $2900 in today's money.
Press release:
NIKON ANNOUNCES THE NIKKOR Z 24-70MM F/2.8 S II LENS DELIVERING THE FASTEST AF AND LIGHTEST WEIGHT IN ITS CLASSEngineered for Reliability and Agility, This Next-Generation Zoom Lens Sets a New Benchmark for Performance in the NIKKOR Z Lineup
MELVILLE, NY (August 22, 2025) – Nikon Inc. has announced the release of the new NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II, a standard zoom lens that is compatible with full-frame/FX format mirrorless cameras. This second generation of the acclaimed NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S brings enhancements to image quality, speed and handling, further improving upon a lens that was already a popular choice for all types of imaging professionals.
As part of the S-Line*1 of NIKKOR Z lenses, the NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II is a standard zoom lens with a constant maximum aperture of f/2.8, covering the versatile focal length range from wide-angle 24mm to medium-telephoto 70mm for full-frame/FX format cameras. It features a first in its class*2 internal zoom mechanism, and it’s also the lightest in its class*2, weighing approx. 675g (1.49 lbs.). Additionally, the internal zoom mechanism increases zooming stability as well as dust- and drip-resistant performance.
It is the first zoom lens to adopt Silky Swift VCM (SSVCM)*3 motors for the AF drive, achieving the fastest*4 autofocusing in Nikon history with extremely precise and quiet AF control. Autofocus is approximately 5x faster than that of the NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S, and AF tracking performance during zooming has been enhanced by approximately 60%, making it even easier to capture decisive moments with fast-moving subjects such as athletes in action.
As a new-generation f/2.8 standard zoom lens that combines outstanding image quality and superior agility, the NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II is the lens for those seeking high levels of performance in both still image and video recording, even when shooting in a variety of conditions or harsh environments.
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Price and Availability
The new Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II lens will be available in mid-September for a suggested retail price of $2,799.95*. 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 The S-Line is a grade of NIKKOR Z lenses that demonstrate outstanding optical performance, adhering to a high standard of design principles and quality control.
2 Among interchangeable zoom lenses for full-frame/FX format mirrorless cameras with a focal-length range from 24mm at the wide-angle end to 70mm at the telephoto end, and a constant maximum aperture of f/2.8, available as of August 22, 2025. Statement based on Nikon research.
3 An AF drive actuator that combines a Voice Coil Motor (VCM) and a guide mechanism developed by Nikon. The VCM is a motor in which a coil reciprocates in a strong magnetic field created by a powerful magnet.
4 Multiple AF drive units work together to control the position of multiple focus lens groups with great precision for superior image formation performance regardless of shooting distance.
5 When used with a camera equipped with the EXPEED 7 image-processing engine. Measured in accordance with Nikon standards.
6 Among interchangeable zoom lenses for full-frame/FX format mirrorless cameras with a focal length range from 24mm at the wide-angle end to 70mm at the telephoto end, and a constant maximum aperture of f/2.8, available as of August 22, 2025. Statement based on Nikon research.
7 Thorough dust- and drip-resistance is not guaranteed in all situations or under all conditions.
*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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Buy at AdoramaBuy at B&H Photo Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70mm F2.8 S II specifications Principal specificationsLens typeZoom lensMax Format size35mm FFFocal length24–70 mmImage stabilizationNoLens mountNikon ZApertureMaximum apertureF2.8Minimum apertureF22Aperture ringNoNumber of diaphragm blades11OpticsElements14Groups10Special elements / coatings3 aspherics, 2 EDFocusMinimum focus0.24 m (9.45″)Maximum magnification0.32×AutofocusYesMotor typeLinear MotorFull time manualYesFocus methodInternalDistance scaleNoDoF scaleNoPhysicalWeight675 g (1.49 lb)Diameter90 mm (3.54″)Length150 mm (5.91″)Zoom methodRotary (internal)Power zoomNoZoom lockNoFilter thread77 mmHood suppliedYesTripod collarNo