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 600mm F4 GM OSS
Sony E Mount
3040g 600mm F4 G Master with XD Linear AF, OSS, and fluorite/ED optics.
$12,999
Launch priceReleased Apr 2021
FE 600mm F4 GM OSS is 2.2 years newer.
Affiliate disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, Cameraegg earns from qualifying purchases. Cameraegg may also earn commission from B&H links, at no extra cost to you.
Wins
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
Wins
FE 600mm F4 GM OSS
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BFE 600mm F4 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 450 cm)
- ANIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S has lower Weight (805 g vs 3040 g)
- ANIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S has lower Length (126 mm vs 368 mm)
- ANIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S has lower Diameter (89 mm vs 160 mm)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this lens size diff to share
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 600mm F4 GM OSS
⌀160 × 368 mm
3040 g (6.70 lb / 107.23 oz)
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S is 242mm shorter and 71mm narrower than FE 600mm F4 GM OSS.
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S is 2235 g lighter than FE 600mm F4 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
- ✓
Min focus distance
38 cm vs 450 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Weight
805 g vs 3040 g — lower is better
- ✓
Length
126 mm vs 368 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 4 Aspherical
- ✓
Diameter
89 mm vs 160 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/2.8 vs f/4 — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/2.8 vs f/4 — lower is better
- ✓
Max magnification
0.22 × vs 0.14 × — higher is better
Reasons to choose the FE 600mm F4 GM OSS
- ✓
OIS effectiveness
5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 2 Fluorite
- ✓
Optical stabilization
Only FE 600mm F4 GM OSS supports it
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 600mm F4 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
- –Slower maximum aperture limits low-light performance
Decided which one is right for you?
Compare live prices for the NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S and FE 600mm F4 GM OSS at major authorized retailers.
Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
Sony FE 600mm F4 GM OSS
Affiliate disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, Cameraegg earns from qualifying purchases. Cameraegg may also earn commission from B&H links, at no extra cost to you.
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.