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 400mm F2.8 GM OSS
Sony E Mount
World's lightest 400mm F2.8 — 2895g with 3 fluorite elements, XD Linear AF, and OSS.
$12,000
Launch priceReleased Jun 2018
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S is 8 months newer.
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Wins
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
Wins
FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BFE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS has higher OIS effectiveness (5 stops vs 0 stops)
- ANIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S has lower Min focus distance (38 cm vs 270 cm)
- ANIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S has lower Weight (805 g vs 2895 g)
- ANIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S has lower Length (126 mm vs 359 mm)
- ANIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S has lower Diameter (89 mm vs 158.1 mm)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
⌀89 × 126 mm
805 g (1.77 lb / 28.40 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS
⌀158 × 359 mm
2895 g (6.38 lb / 102.12 oz)
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S is 233mm shorter and 69mm narrower than FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS.
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S is 2090 g lighter than FE 400mm F2.8 GM 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
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 2 ED, 4 Aspherical
- ✓
Min focus distance
38 cm vs 270 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Weight
805 g vs 2895 g — lower is better
- ✓
Length
126 mm vs 359 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
89 mm vs 158.1 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Max magnification
0.22 × vs 0.16 × — higher is better
Reasons to choose the FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 3 Fluorite, 1 ED
- ✓
OIS effectiveness
5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
- ✓
Optical stabilization
Only FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS supports it
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 400mm F2.8 GM OSS
Pros
- ✓Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
- ✓Built-in optical image stabilization
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
Cons
- –Premium price point
- –Relatively heavy for extended handheld use
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.