Behind the Scenes with NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II | Nikon Zoom Lens

Commercial and sports photographer Little Shao shares his first impressions of the all-new NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II, a next-gen zoom that excels at both stills and video.

At under 1.5lbs, it’s the lightest* lens of its kind—built to go wherever the shot takes you. As the first zoom lens with our patented Silky Swift VCM focusing system, you get the best and fastest autofocus in Nikon history. From split-second action to quiet moments, it locks on instantly and silently, so nothing stands between you and your shot… just ask creator Little Shao.


*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.