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NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct

Nikon Z Mount

NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct — 58mm f/0.95 for Nikon Z, a popular choice in the nikon lineup.

$7,999

Launch price

Released Oct 2019

vs

Sigma

24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art

Nikon Z Mount

24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art — 24–70mm f/2.8 for Nikon Z, a popular choice in the sigma lineup.

$1,099

Launch price

Released Apr 2021

24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art is 1.5 years newer.

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Wins

3categories

NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct

PortraitSports & Action

Wins

4categories

24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art

Landscape

1 categories tied

TL;DR — Key differences

NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct wins 2 categories·24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art wins 3 categories
  • ANIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/0.95 vs f/2.8)
  • ANIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/0.95 vs f/2.8)
  • B24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art has lower Length (122.9 mm vs 274 mm)
  • B24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art has lower Min focus distance (18 cm vs 38 cm)
  • B24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art has lower Weight (835 g vs 1600 g)

Key specs at a glance

NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art
Focal Length58 mm24-70 mm
Max Aperturef/0.95f/2.8
MountNikon ZNikon Z
CoverageFull FrameFull Frame
StabilizationNoNo
Weight1600 g835 g
Min Focus38 cm18 cm
Filter Size77 mm82 mm

Size and weight, to scale

NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct

81 × 274 mm

1600 g (3.53 lb / 56.44 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art

88 × 123 mm

835 g (1.84 lb / 29.45 oz)

NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct is 151mm longer and 7mm narrower than 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art.

NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct is 765 g heavier than 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art.

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

Use caseNIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art
Portrait
9.0Excellent
4.5Fair
Sports & Action
6.5Good
4.5Fair
Video & Hybrid
4.5Fair
5.0Fair
Landscape
4.0Fair
7.0Good
Travel
2.0Limited
4.0Fair
Wildlife
3.0Limited
2.0Limited
Macro & Close-up
2.0Limited
4.5Fair

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose the NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct

  • Special elements

    Adds Aspherical, ED

  • Max aperture (Wide)

    f/0.95 vs f/2.8 — lower is better

  • Max aperture (Tele)

    f/0.95 vs f/2.8 — lower is better

  • Custom function button

    Only NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct supports it

  • Diameter

    81 mm vs 87.8 mm — lower is better

Reasons to choose the 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art

  • Special elements

    Adds 3 Aspherical, 3 FLD, 4 SLD

  • Length

    122.9 mm vs 274 mm — lower is better

  • Min focus distance

    18 cm vs 38 cm — lower is better

  • Weight

    835 g vs 1600 g — lower is better

  • Max magnification

    0.34 × vs 0.25 × — higher is better

Shared specifications

Internal focus

Both support internal focus

Weather sealing

Both support weather sealing

Control ring

Both support control ring

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct

Pros

  • Bright f/0.95 aperture for low light and subject separation
  • Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
  • Native Nikon Z mount compatibility

Cons

  • Premium price point
  • Relatively heavy for extended handheld use

24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art

Pros

  • Versatile zoom range covers multiple focal lengths in one lens
  • Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
  • Native Nikon Z mount compatibility

Cons

  • No optical stabilization — relies on body IBIS
  • Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value

Decided which one is right for you?

Compare live prices for the NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct and 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art at major authorized retailers.

Nikon NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct

Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art

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Full specifications

= category winner

NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct
24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art
Focal length (Min)
58 mm
24 mm
Focal length (Max)
58 mm
70 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/0.95+3.1 stops wider
f/2.8
Max aperture (Tele)
f/0.95+3.1 stops wider
f/2.8
Elements
14
19
Groups
11
15
Special elements
Aspherical, ED
3 Aspherical, 3 FLD, 4 SLD
NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct
24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art
Min focus distance
38 cm
18 cm−20 cm less
Max magnification
0.25 ×
0.34 ×+36%
Autofocus motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
Stepping motor
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct
24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art
Optical stabilization
No
No
OIS effectiveness
0 stops
0 stops
NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct
24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art
Weight
1600 g
835 g−765 g less
Length
274 mm
122.9 mm−151 mm less
Diameter
81 mm−7 mm less
87.8 mm
Filter thread size
77 mm
82 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
11
11
NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct
24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art
Lens mount
Nikon Z
Nikon Z
Format coverage
Full Frame
Full Frame

Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.