Nikon
NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S
Nikon Z Mount
NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S — 105mm f/2.8 for Nikon Z, a popular choice in the nikon lineup.
$999
Launch priceReleased Jun 2021
Sigma
24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art
Nikon Z Mount
24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art — 24–70mm f/2.8 for Nikon Z, a popular choice in the sigma lineup.
$1,099
Launch priceReleased Apr 2021
NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S is 2 months newer.
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Wins
NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S
Wins
24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art
2 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- ANIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S has higher OIS effectiveness (5 stops vs 0 stops)
- ANIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S has higher Max magnification (1 × vs 0.34 ×)
- B24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art has lower Min focus distance (18 cm vs 28 cm)
- ANIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S has lower Weight (630 g vs 835 g)
- B24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art has lower Length (122.9 mm vs 138 mm)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S
⌀81 × 138 mm
630 g (1.39 lb / 22.22 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art
⌀88 × 123 mm
835 g (1.84 lb / 29.45 oz)
NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S is 15mm longer and 7mm narrower than 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art.
NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S is 205 g lighter than 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art.
Diameter (⌀) is the maximum barrel width; length is measured from the mount to the front of the lens.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose the NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S
- ✓
Special elements
Adds Aspherical
- ✓
OIS effectiveness
5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
- ✓
Max magnification
1 × vs 0.34 × — higher is better
- ✓
Optical stabilization
Only NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S supports it
- ✓
Weight
630 g vs 835 g — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
81 mm vs 87.8 mm — lower is better
Reasons to choose the 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 3 Aspherical, 3 FLD, 4 SLD
- ✓
Min focus distance
18 cm vs 28 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Length
122.9 mm vs 138 mm — lower is better
Shared specifications
Max aperture (Wide)
Both f/2.8
Max aperture (Tele)
Both f/2.8
Internal focus
Both support internal focus
Weather sealing
Both support weather sealing
Control ring
Both support control ring
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S
Pros
- ✓Built-in optical image stabilization
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
- ✓Native Nikon Z mount compatibility
Cons
- –Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value
24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art
Pros
- ✓Versatile zoom range covers multiple focal lengths in one lens
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
- ✓Native Nikon Z mount compatibility
Cons
- –No optical stabilization — relies on body IBIS
- –Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value
Decided which one is right for you?
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Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S
Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.