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NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

Nikon Z Mount

Nikon's flagship S-Line standard zoom offering incredible resolution and custom OLED info panel.

$2,299

Launch price

Released Feb 2019

vs

Sony

E PZ 10-20mm F4 G OSS

Sony E Mount

E PZ 10-20mm F4 G OSS — 10–20mm f/4 for Sony E, a popular choice in the sony lineup.

$899

Launch price

Released May 2022

E PZ 10-20mm F4 G OSS is 3.3 years newer.

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Wins

2categories

NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

LandscapeSports & Action

Wins

5categories

E PZ 10-20mm F4 G OSS

Video & HybridLandscape

1 categories tied

TL;DR — Key differences

NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S wins 2 categories·E PZ 10-20mm F4 G OSS wins 3 categories
  • BE PZ 10-20mm F4 G OSS has higher OIS effectiveness (5 stops vs 0 stops)
  • BE PZ 10-20mm F4 G OSS has lower Weight (178 g vs 805 g)
  • BE PZ 10-20mm F4 G OSS has lower Length (75 mm vs 126 mm)
  • ANIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/2.8 vs f/4)
  • ANIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/2.8 vs f/4)

Key specs at a glance

NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 SE PZ 10-20mm F4 G OSS
Focal Length24-70 mm10-20 mm
Max Aperturef/2.8f/4
MountNikon ZSony E
CoverageFull FrameAPS-C
StabilizationNo5 stops
Weight805 g178 g
Min Focus38 cm38 cm
Filter Size82 mm62 mm

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseNIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 SE PZ 10-20mm F4 G OSS
Portrait
4.5Fair
2.5Limited
Sports & Action
6.5Good
6.5Good
Video & Hybrid
5.0Fair
8.0Excellent
Landscape
7.0Good
8.0Excellent
Travel
4.0Fair
6.0Good
Wildlife
2.0Limited
5.5Fair
Macro & Close-up
0.0Limited
3.5Limited

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose the NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

  • Special elements

    Adds 2 ED, 4 Aspherical

  • Control ring

    Only NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S supports it

  • Custom function button

    Only NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S supports it

  • Max aperture (Wide)

    f/2.8 vs f/4 — lower is better

  • Max aperture (Tele)

    f/2.8 vs f/4 — lower is better

Reasons to choose the E PZ 10-20mm F4 G OSS

  • Special elements

    Adds Aspherical

  • OIS effectiveness

    5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better

  • Weight

    178 g vs 805 g — lower is better

  • Optical stabilization

    Only E PZ 10-20mm F4 G OSS supports it

  • Length

    75 mm vs 126 mm — lower is better

  • Diameter

    65 mm vs 89 mm — lower is better

  • Max magnification

    0.25 × vs 0.22 × — higher is better

Shared specifications

Min focus distance

Both 38 cm

Internal focus

Both support internal focus

Weather sealing

Both support weather sealing

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

Pros

  • Stunning resolution and contrast across zoom range
  • OLED information panel displays focal length, focus, or aperture
  • Multi-focusing stepping motor system for silent, rapid AF
  • Almost zero focus breathing

Cons

  • No optical stabilization (relies on Nikon body IBIS)
  • No mechanical aperture ring (uses control ring instead)

E PZ 10-20mm F4 G OSS

Pros

  • Versatile zoom range covers multiple focal lengths in one lens
  • Built-in optical image stabilization
  • Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
  • Lightweight design easy to carry all day

Cons

  • Slower maximum aperture limits low-light performance
  • Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value

Decided which one is right for you?

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Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

Sony E PZ 10-20mm F4 G OSS

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Full specifications

= category winner

NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
E PZ 10-20mm F4 G OSS
Focal length (Min)
24 mm
10 mm
Focal length (Max)
70 mm
20 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/2.8+1 stop wider
f/4
Max aperture (Tele)
f/2.8+1 stop wider
f/4
Elements
17
16
Groups
15
12
Special elements
2 ED, 4 Aspherical
Aspherical
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
E PZ 10-20mm F4 G OSS
Min focus distance
38 cm
38 cm
Max magnification
0.22 ×
0.25 ×+14%
Autofocus motor
Multi-Focus Stepping Motors (STM)
Linear / Stepping Motor
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
E PZ 10-20mm F4 G OSS
Optical stabilization
No
Yes
OIS effectiveness
0 stops
5 stops
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
E PZ 10-20mm F4 G OSS
Weight
805 g
178 g−627 g less
Length
126 mm
75 mm−51 mm less
Diameter
89 mm
65 mm−24 mm less
Filter thread size
82 mm
62 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
9
9
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
E PZ 10-20mm F4 G OSS
Lens mount
Nikon Z
Sony E
Format coverage
Full Frame
APS-C

Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.