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 300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS
Sony E Mount
Compact 300mm full-frame telephoto at 1640g with 5.5-stop OSS and linear AF.
$1,399
Launch priceReleased Sep 2024
FE 300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS is 5.6 years newer.
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Wins
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
Wins
FE 300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS
1 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BFE 300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS has higher OIS effectiveness (5.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- ANIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S has lower Min focus distance (38 cm vs 150 cm)
- ANIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S has lower Weight (805 g vs 1640 g)
- ANIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S has lower Length (126 mm vs 209.5 mm)
- 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
Size and weight, to scale
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
⌀89 × 126 mm
805 g (1.77 lb / 28.40 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
FE 300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS
⌀89 × 210 mm
1640 g (3.62 lb / 57.85 oz)
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S is 84mm shorter than FE 300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS.
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S is 835 g lighter than FE 300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS.
Diameter (⌀) is the maximum barrel width; length is measured from the mount to the front of the lens.
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
- ✓
Min focus distance
38 cm vs 150 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Weight
805 g vs 1640 g — lower is better
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 4 Aspherical
- ✓
Length
126 mm vs 209.5 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/2.8 vs f/4.5 — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/2.8 vs f/4.5 — lower is better
Reasons to choose the FE 300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS
- ✓
OIS effectiveness
5.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 1 Super ED
- ✓
Optical stabilization
Only FE 300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS supports it
- ✓
Max magnification
0.31 × vs 0.22 × — higher is better
Shared specifications
Internal focus
Both support internal focus
Diameter
Both 89 mm
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 300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS
Pros
- ✓Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
- ✓Built-in optical image stabilization
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
Cons
- –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
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.