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 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II
Sony E Mount
FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II — 70–200mm f/4 for Sony E, a popular choice in the sony lineup.
$1,799
Launch priceReleased Jul 2023
FE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II is 4.4 years newer.
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Wins
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
Wins
FE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BFE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II has higher OIS effectiveness (5 stops vs 0 stops)
- BFE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II has higher Max magnification (0.5 × vs 0.22 ×)
- BFE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II has lower Min focus distance (26 cm vs 38 cm)
- ANIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/2.8 vs f/4)
- ANIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/2.8 vs f/4)
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
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FE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II
⌀82 × 149 mm
794 g (1.75 lb / 28.01 oz)
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S is 23mm shorter and 7mm wider than FE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II.
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S is 11 g heavier than FE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS 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
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/2.8 vs f/4 — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/2.8 vs f/4 — lower is better
- ✓
Length
126 mm vs 149 mm — lower is better
Reasons to choose the FE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II
- ✓
Special elements
Adds Aspherical
- ✓
OIS effectiveness
5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
- ✓
Optical stabilization
Only FE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II supports it
- ✓
Min focus distance
26 cm vs 38 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Max magnification
0.5 × vs 0.22 × — higher is better
- ✓
Diameter
82.2 mm vs 89 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Weight
794 g vs 805 g — lower 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 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II
Pros
- ✓Versatile zoom range covers multiple focal lengths in one lens
- ✓Built-in optical image stabilization
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
Cons
- –Slower maximum aperture limits low-light performance
- –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 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.