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 35mm F1.4 GM II
Sony E Mount
524g GM wide-angle with XD Linear AF — 20% lighter than the original 35mm F1.4 GM.
$1,599
Launch priceReleased Apr 2024
FE 35mm F1.4 GM II is 5.2 years newer.
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Wins
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
Wins
FE 35mm F1.4 GM II
1 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BFE 35mm F1.4 GM II has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.4 vs f/2.8)
- BFE 35mm F1.4 GM II has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.4 vs f/2.8)
- BFE 35mm F1.4 GM II has lower Length (76 mm vs 126 mm)
- BFE 35mm F1.4 GM II has lower Weight (524 g vs 805 g)
- BFE 35mm F1.4 GM II has lower Min focus distance (27 cm vs 38 cm)
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 35mm F1.4 GM II
⌀76 × 76 mm
524 g (1.16 lb / 18.48 oz)
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S is 50mm longer and 13mm wider than FE 35mm F1.4 GM II.
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S is 281 g heavier than FE 35mm F1.4 GM II.
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
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 2 ED, 4 Aspherical
Reasons to choose the FE 35mm F1.4 GM II
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 1 XA, 2 Aspherical, 1 ED
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/1.4 vs f/2.8 — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/1.4 vs f/2.8 — lower is better
- ✓
Length
76 mm vs 126 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Weight
524 g vs 805 g — lower is better
- ✓
Min focus distance
27 cm vs 38 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
76 mm vs 89 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Max magnification
0.23 × vs 0.22 × — higher 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 35mm F1.4 GM II
Pros
- ✓Bright f/1.4 aperture for low light and subject separation
- ✓Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
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 35mm F1.4 GM II
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.