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 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
Sony E Mount
The ultimate standard zoom — incredibly sharp, exceptionally compact, and built for professionals.
$2,299
Launch priceReleased Apr 2022
FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II is 3.2 years newer.
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Wins
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
Wins
FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
3 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BFE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II has lower Min focus distance (21 cm vs 38 cm)
- BFE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II has higher Max magnification (0.32 × vs 0.22 ×)
- BFE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II has lower Weight (695 g vs 805 g)
- BFE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II has lower Length (120 mm vs 126 mm)
- BFE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II has lower Diameter (88 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
The verdict
With no price gap at $2299, the most decisive difference between these professional lenses is the Sony's significantly lower 695g weight.
Choose Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S if you are a Z-mount user who requires a weather-sealed professional zoom featuring a nine-blade aperture, dedicated control ring, and multi-focus stepping motors for internal focusing.
Choose Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II if you prioritize a more portable kit and enhanced close-up performance, as it offers a 21cm minimum focus distance and 0.32x maximum magnification driven by four XD linear motors.
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose the NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
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Special elements
Adds 4 Aspherical
Reasons to choose the FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 2 XA (extreme aspherical), 3 Aspherical, 2 Super ED
- ✓
Min focus distance
21 cm vs 38 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Weight
695 g vs 805 g — lower is better
- ✓
Max magnification
0.32 × vs 0.22 × — higher is better
- ✓
Length
120 mm vs 126 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
88 mm vs 89 mm — lower is better
Shared specifications
Max aperture (Wide)
Both f/2.8
Max aperture (Tele)
Both f/2.8
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 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
Pros
- ✓Outstanding sharpness across the entire zoom range
- ✓Remarkably small and lightweight for an f/2.8 zoom
- ✓Four XD Linear focus motors provide blazing-fast AF tracking
- ✓Excellent close-up magnification
- ✓De-clickable aperture ring and customized function buttons
Cons
- –No built-in optical image stabilization (relies on body IBIS)
- –High launch price
- –Aperture ring can be easily bumped if not locked
Decided which one is right for you?
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Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.