The 24-70mm f/2.8 lens is considered a workhorse, a lens that’s well-loved among photographers who shoot a range of genres. But is shaving half a pound and $800 off a long-standing favorite worth sacrificing a little bit of width? That’s what Nikon is banking on with its newest mirrorless lens, the Nikon Z 28-75mm f/2.8, a wide-to-mid zoom for Z-mount cameras. While the lens isn’t quite as wide as the more standard 24-70mm, Nikon says it’s a lighter and more affordable option for photographers working with cameras like the Z 5 and Z 6II cameras. (Nikon also just announced that a Z-mount 800mm prime is currently under development!)

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Besides the price difference, the Nikon Z 28-75mm f/2.8 is about 30 percent lighter than the Z mount 24-70mm f/2.8, weighing 1.2 pounds (8.4 ounces lighter than the 24-70mm option). It’s also weather-sealed. Photographers with previous Z mount experience will recognize the customizable control ring.

The lens is built with a stepping motor for autofocus. At the widest angle, the Nikon Z 28-75mm f/2.8 can focus on objects that are .62 feet away. That’s not macro territory, but it can help you catch semi close-ups, such as in food photography. Nikon also says that the autofocus is quick and quiet, making it a lens that also works for shooting video with the Z system.

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While the lens shares the bright f/2.8 aperture as other pricier zooms, the lack of the S in the name means this lens isn’t part of Nikon’s high-end series. While it has weather-sealing, it may not have quite the same level of optics and coatings as the company’s S series. Nikon recommends pairing it with the Z 5 camera for a budget-friendly full-frame pair, or with the Z 6II.

Nikon isn’t the first to cut the popular workhorse lens at the wide end. The Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 is the company’s second reiteration of such a lens, but it’s designed for the Sony E-Mount. Tamron’s option sells for under $900, weighs a little bit less and focuses a few inches closer. Sigma’s 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN similarly cuts some of that wide angle, but it doesn’t tack it on to the long end, making it even lighter. But, again, it’s not a Z-mount lens; it’s available for the E-Mount and L-Mount.

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Nikon announced that an 800mm f/6.3 VR S lens is in the works for the Z-mount but doesn’t have a launch date yet. The full-frame prime will use a Phase Fresnel design, which Nikon says helps give the long telephoto a smaller and lighter profile and is designed for delivering high resolution, too.

Photographers can expect to get their hands on the Nikon Z 28-75mm f/2.8 lens by early next year, with an expected retail price of $1,199.95.

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