• Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S: cheap and tiny.
• Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR: best range. Save your money for sushi. Travel zooms beat heavy f/2.8 bulk.

I would suggest the Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S for Tokyo. Just be careful with the f/4 aperture in low light, tho the lens is incredibly sharp and versatile.

Been shooting Nikon for a decade and honestly, for a one-lens trip to Japan, you gotta prioritize reliability and weather sealing. Tokyo gets rainy and you dont want to be swapping glass in a crowded subway station. Heres my take on the best options for your budget:

• Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S: This is the gold standard imo. The constant f/4 means your exposure wont jump around when you zoom, which is huge for quick street snaps. Its got the S-line sealing so it handles humidity and grime like a champ. Over the years, I've found this focal range to be the absolute sweet spot for travel.
• Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S: If you want to save cash for sushi, this is technically very sharp in the center and super compact. You lose that 70-120mm reach tho, and I find that extra zoom essential for picking out details in city architecture. In my experience, the 24-120 is the most dependable piece of glass Nikon has made for the Z system yet. The IBIS in these new bodies is so insane that the f/4 aperture really isnt a dealbreaker anymore for handheld night shots. Just crank the ISO a bit and you're golden.

> I read the 24-120mm f/4 S is king but others say the 24-70 f/2.8 is better for night shots. Jumping in here... you might want to consider how much night street photography you're actually planning? Handheld or tripod? If you need speed, the Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-75mm f/2.8 fits your budget way better than the 24-70 S-line. Just be careful with the focus speed, it can be a bit slower in the dark.

Lol I was literally about to post the same thing. Glad someone else brought it up.

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