Nikon's New 24-70mm f/2.8 II Somehow IMPROVED on Perfection!

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The original Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S is an incredibly well regarded lens, so what could possibly be improved in a new version? The Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8 S II dials back the weight and adds a lot of new features, but have there been any compromises? Chris Niccolls took to the streets of Calgary to get some answers.

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0:00 - Intro
2:23 - Design and Handling
4:40 - Sample Images
5:47 - Autofocus
6:38 - Close-Up
7:41 - Bokeh
8:27 - Flare
9:23 - Video
10:17 - Sharpness
11:40 - Should You Buy It?