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 PZ 16-35mm F4 G OSS
Sony E Mount
FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G OSS — 16–35mm f/4 for Sony E, a popular choice in the sony lineup.
$1,399
Launch priceReleased May 2022
FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G OSS is 3.3 years newer.
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Wins
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
Wins
FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G OSS
1 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BFE PZ 16-35mm F4 G OSS has higher OIS effectiveness (5 stops vs 0 stops)
- BFE PZ 16-35mm F4 G OSS has lower Weight (353 g vs 805 g)
- 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)
- BFE PZ 16-35mm F4 G OSS has lower Length (99 mm vs 126 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
- ✓
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 FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G OSS
- ✓
Special elements
Adds Aspherical
- ✓
OIS effectiveness
5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
- ✓
Weight
353 g vs 805 g — lower is better
- ✓
Optical stabilization
Only FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G OSS supports it
- ✓
Length
99 mm vs 126 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
86 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 PZ 16-35mm 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 FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G OSS
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.