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 14mm F1.8 GM
Sony E Mount
FE 14mm F1.8 GM — 14mm f/1.8 for Sony E, a popular choice in the sony lineup.
$1,599
Launch priceReleased Apr 2021
FE 14mm F1.8 GM is 2.2 years newer.
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Wins
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
Wins
FE 14mm F1.8 GM
1 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BFE 14mm F1.8 GM has lower Weight (460 g vs 805 g)
- BFE 14mm F1.8 GM has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.8 vs f/2.8)
- BFE 14mm F1.8 GM has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.8 vs f/2.8)
- ANIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S has higher Max magnification (0.22 × vs 0.15 ×)
- BFE 14mm F1.8 GM has lower Min focus distance (30 cm vs 38 cm)
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 magnification
0.22 × vs 0.15 × — higher is better
Reasons to choose the FE 14mm F1.8 GM
- ✓
Special elements
Adds Aspherical
- ✓
Weight
460 g vs 805 g — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/1.8 vs f/2.8 — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/1.8 vs f/2.8 — lower is better
- ✓
Min focus distance
30 cm vs 38 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Length
114 mm vs 126 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
86 mm vs 89 mm — lower is better
Shared specifications
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 14mm F1.8 GM
Pros
- ✓Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
- ✓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 FE 14mm F1.8 GM
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.