The Nikon 24-105mm f/4-7.1 Is a New Kit Zoom to Pair with the Z5 II

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A Nikon Z series digital camera with a zoom lens hangs from a black strap, suspended in front of a blurred, beige outdoor background.

Nikon has announced the Nikkor Z 24-105mm f/4-7.1 zoom lens for Nikon full-frame mirrorless cameras. While it is available on its own, the lens is also being paired as a kit with the Z5 II, giving photographers a third configuration option with one of the most compelling entry-level full-frame cameras on the market.

The 24-105mm f/4-7.1 is described as highly versatile and compact, designed for all-day carry and equipped for a variety of situations. It features a lens construction of 12 elements arranged in 10 groups and includes one extra-low dispersion glass element and two aspherical elements. The lens features a 67mm front filter thread and measures about 2.9 inches by 4.2 inches.

A black NIKKOR camera lens with focal length markings from 24 to 105mm and an aperture range of f/4 to f/7.1. The lens features textured zoom and focus rings and is photographed on a white background.

The lens has a customizable control ring where focus, aperture, exposure compensation, or ISO sensitivity can be user assigned.

It weighs a scant 12.4 ounces (350 grams) and has a minimum focusing distance of just 7.9 inches (0.2 meters) at the wide-angle end and 11 inches (0.28 meters) at the telephoto end, as well as a maximum reproduction ratio of 0.5× (at focal lengths of 70mm to 105mm), which Nikon says facilitates close-up shooting. Even with the pretty slow aperture of f/7.1 at the long end, Nikon says that close focusing distance will still allow photographers to achieve “attractively blurred backgrounds” when shooting up close.

A black camera with a large lens.

The 24-105mm f/4-7.1 lens features a focusing system driven by a stepping motor (STM) that Nikon says delivers both fast and quiet autofocusing.

“The new NIKKOR Z 24-105mm f/4-7.1 zoom lens pairs perfectly with Nikon’s full-frame Z5II mirrorless camera,” Nikon says. “This convenient kit gives Z5II users an all-in-one package to explore creative boundaries and capture every memory or moment.”

Below are a few sample images captured with the lens, provided courtesy of Nikon:

The Tokyo Skytree tower rises against a blue sky with scattered clouds, framed by several white vertical poles in the foreground.

A woman wrapped in a plaid blanket stands among tall grass on a hillside, overlooking a vast valley and distant mountains under a partly cloudy sky.

A person stands on rocky terrain by the water at sunset, with dramatic clouds and reflections on the wet surface. Hills and distant mountains are visible in the background.

Close-up of several golden-brown Swedish cardamom buns, twisted into round shapes and sprinkled with sugar, arranged on a baking sheet.

A tall brick building with lit windows rises between two other buildings at dusk. The sky is dusky purple, and a small bright moon is visible near the top left.

A large Ferris wheel, partially shown against a clear blue sky, with several passenger capsules visible along its rim. The photo is taken from below, highlighting the structure’s curvature and height.

A close-up of a single orange flower with yellow-tipped petals, standing against a blurred background with shimmering light reflections.

A young woman stands in a grassy field, partially covering her head with a colorful scarf. She wears a light brown jacket and smiles softly, with blurred tall grasses and trees in the background.

Close-up of a vibrant red dahlia flower with soft, layered petals in full bloom, set against a blurred green background.

A young woman with long dark hair tied back, wearing a mustard sweater and wrapped in a plaid blanket, stands outdoors with mountains and a cloudy sky in the background.

The The Nikkor Z 24-105mm f/4-7.1 lens will be available in “mid-January 2026” for $549.95 and, as mentioned, will also be available as part of a kit with the Nikon Z5 II for $2,199.95.

That positions it as an option between the existing kit options in two ways: both in price and in zoom option. The 24-50mm kit is priced at $1,999.95 and the 24-200mm kit is priced at $2,499.95.

Image credits: Nikon

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