Nikon
NIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8
Nikon Z Mount
NIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8 — 26mm f/2.8 for Nikon Z, a popular choice in the nikon lineup.
$299
Launch priceReleased Feb 2023
Sony
FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
Sony E Mount
The ultimate standard zoom — incredibly sharp, exceptionally compact, and built for professionals.
$2,299
Launch priceReleased Apr 2022
NIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8 is 10 months newer.
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Wins
NIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8
Wins
FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- ANIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8 has lower Weight (125 g vs 695 g)
- ANIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8 has lower Length (23.5 mm vs 120 mm)
- BFE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II has higher Max magnification (0.32 × vs 0.07 ×)
- BFE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II has lower Min focus distance (21 cm vs 28 cm)
- ANIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8 has lower Diameter (70 mm vs 88 mm)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this lens size diff to shareNIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8
⌀70 × 24 mm
125 g (0.28 lb / 4.41 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
⌀88 × 120 mm
695 g (1.53 lb / 24.52 oz)
NIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8 is 97mm shorter and 18mm narrower than FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II.
NIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8 is 570 g lighter than FE 24-70mm F2.8 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 26mm f/2.8
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 2 Aspherical, 1 ED
- ✓
Weight
125 g vs 695 g — lower is better
- ✓
Length
23.5 mm vs 120 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
70 mm vs 88 mm — lower is better
Reasons to choose the FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 2 XA (extreme aspherical), 3 Aspherical, 2 ED…
- ✓
Weather sealing
Only FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II supports it
- ✓
Control ring
Only FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II supports it
- ✓
Custom function button
Only FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II supports it
- ✓
Min focus distance
21 cm vs 28 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Max magnification
0.32 × vs 0.07 × — higher is better
Shared specifications
Max aperture (Wide)
Both f/2.8
Max aperture (Tele)
Both f/2.8
Internal focus
Both support internal focus
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
NIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8
Pros
- ✓Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
- ✓Lightweight design easy to carry all day
- ✓Native Nikon Z mount compatibility
Cons
- –Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value
FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
Pros
- ✓Outstanding sharpness across the entire zoom range
- ✓Remarkably small and lightweight for an f/2.8 zoom
- ✓Four XD Linear focus motors provide blazing-fast AF tracking
- ✓Excellent close-up magnification
- ✓De-clickable aperture ring and customized function buttons
Cons
- –No built-in optical image stabilization (relies on body IBIS)
- –High launch price
- –Aperture ring can be easily bumped if not locked
Decided which one is right for you?
Compare live prices for the NIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8 and FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II at major authorized retailers.
Nikon NIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8
Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.