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 12-24mm F2.8 GM
Sony E Mount
FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM — 12–24mm f/2.8 for Sony E, a popular choice in the sony lineup.
$2,299
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 12-24mm F2.8 GM
4 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- ANIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S has lower Length (126 mm vs 169 mm)
- BFE 12-24mm F2.8 GM has higher Max magnification (0.25 × vs 0.22 ×)
- ANIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S has lower Weight (805 g vs 847 g)
- BFE 12-24mm F2.8 GM has lower Diameter (86 mm vs 89 mm)
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
- ✓
Length
126 mm vs 169 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Weight
805 g vs 847 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose the FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM
- ✓
Special elements
Adds Aspherical
- ✓
Diameter
86 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)
FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM
Pros
- ✓Versatile zoom range covers multiple focal lengths in one lens
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
- ✓Native Sony E mount compatibility
Cons
- –Premium price point
- –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 FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.