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
FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS
Sony E Mount
FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS — 100–400mm f/4.5-5.6 for Sony E, a popular choice in the sony lineup.
$2,499
Launch priceReleased Jul 2017
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S is 1.6 years newer.
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Wins
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
Wins
FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS
1 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BFE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS has higher OIS effectiveness (5 stops vs 0 stops)
- ANIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/2.8 vs f/5.6)
- ANIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S has lower Length (126 mm vs 245 mm)
- ANIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S has lower Weight (805 g vs 1395 g)
- ANIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/2.8 vs f/4.5)
Key specs at a glance
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
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/2.8 vs f/5.6 — lower is better
- ✓
Length
126 mm vs 245 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Weight
805 g vs 1395 g — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/2.8 vs f/4.5 — lower is better
Reasons to choose the FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS
- ✓
Special elements
Adds Aspherical
- ✓
OIS effectiveness
5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
- ✓
Optical stabilization
Only FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS supports it
- ✓
Diameter
81 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
Control ring
Both support control ring
Custom function button
Both support custom function button
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)
FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS
Pros
- ✓Versatile zoom range covers multiple focal lengths in one lens
- ✓Built-in optical image stabilization
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
Cons
- –Premium price point
- –Relatively heavy for extended handheld use
- –Slower maximum aperture limits low-light performance
Decided which one is right for you?
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Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.