If you could only own one lens for Nikon Z full frame, the Nikon Z 24-120mm f/4 S would be the strongest candidate. It covers wide angle to short telephoto, holds f/4 through the whole range, and delivers S-line sharpness that rivals Nikon’s f/2.8 zooms. It launched in late 2021 at $1,100, and it’s been the default kit lens on Z6III and Z8 bundles ever since.

That extra reach past 70mm matters more than it sounds. 120mm is a real portrait length, a useful focal length for details and compressed landscapes, and enough to pick out a face across a room at an event.

The Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G looks like a small change on paper. Most standard zooms start at 24mm. This one starts at 20mm. In practice those 4 millimeters change how you shoot. Indoors, in narrow streets, in front of big buildings, you can step back without stepping back.

Sony announced it in January 2023 at $1,099. It weighs about 488 grams, uses a 72mm filter, and it’s become one of the most recommended everyday lenses for Sony full frame.