Nikon
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 priceReleased Feb 2019
Sony
E 16-55mm F2.8 G
Sony E Mount
E 16-55mm F2.8 G — 16–55mm f/2.8 for Sony E, a popular choice in the sony lineup.
$1,399
Launch priceReleased Oct 2019
E 16-55mm F2.8 G is 8 months newer.
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Wins
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
Wins
E 16-55mm F2.8 G
4 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BE 16-55mm F2.8 G has lower Weight (494 g vs 805 g)
- BE 16-55mm F2.8 G has lower Length (100 mm vs 126 mm)
- BE 16-55mm F2.8 G has lower Diameter (73 mm vs 89 mm)
- BE 16-55mm F2.8 G has higher Max magnification (0.25 × vs 0.22 ×)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
⌀89 × 126 mm
805 g (1.77 lb / 28.40 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
E 16-55mm F2.8 G
⌀73 × 100 mm
494 g (1.09 lb / 17.43 oz)
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S is 26mm longer and 16mm wider than E 16-55mm F2.8 G.
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S is 311 g heavier than E 16-55mm F2.8 G.
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 24-70mm f/2.8 S
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 2 ED, 4 Aspherical
Reasons to choose the E 16-55mm F2.8 G
- ✓
Special elements
Adds Aspherical
- ✓
Weight
494 g vs 805 g — lower is better
- ✓
Length
100 mm vs 126 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
73 mm vs 89 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Max magnification
0.25 × vs 0.22 × — higher is better
Shared specifications
Max aperture (Wide)
Both f/2.8
Max aperture (Tele)
Both f/2.8
Min focus distance
Both 38 cm
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 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 16-55mm F2.8 G
Pros
- ✓Versatile zoom range covers multiple focal lengths in one lens
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
- ✓Native Sony E mount compatibility
Cons
- –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 16-55mm F2.8 G
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.