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What is the best all-around zoom lens for Nikon Z mount?

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I'm leaving for a trip to Glacier National Park in literally six days and I still haven't picked a main lens for my Z6ii. I realized my 50mm prime just isnt gonna cut it for landscapes and wildlife when I'm out on the trails. I've been looking at the 24-120mm f/4 S because everyone says the image quality is insane and it's a S-line lens but then I saw the 24-200mm f/4-6.3 and that extra reach seems really helpful for hikers like me who dont want to carry a bag full of glass or swap lenses in the wind. My budget is capped at like $1100 so the f/2.8 stuff is totally out of the question for now. I'm worried the 24-200 will be too slow in low light or look soft at the long end but then again the 120mm might be too short if I see a goat or something far away. I need to order this tonight so it gets here by Friday. I'm also considering the Tamron 28-75 but that feels too narrow on the wide end for big mountains. Is the constant f/4 on the 120mm worth losing that extra 80mm of zoom for a one-lens travel setup?


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Honestly, that f/4 zoom is amazing! I think the image quality beats the extra reach everytime.

  • sharper corners
  • better colors Not sure about the goats tho... maybe?


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