The Nikon Z system needed a new kit lens. The 24-120mm f/4 is one of the best lenses I’ve ever used, but it isn’t exactly affordable and is understandably beyond the budget of many beginner photographers. The 24-50mm is a decent optic, but it has a slow aperture range and a limited focal range for general-purpose photography. Even the Nikon 24-200mm and Tamron 25-200mm is a bit too expensive for a beginner. I haven’t tested a kit lens in a long time, so when we got our hands on the Nikkor Z 24-105mm f/4-7.1, I entered this particular review with a sense of whimsical discovery. You can buy this lens on its own for about $500, but it is kitted with the Z5 II for an even better price. But being cheap is great only if the compromises are not too steep. So, is this lens any good? It might not look like much, but the latest kit lens from Nikon is surprisingly good.…