Nikon AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR
Prime/zoom
Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II
Standard zoom · 695 g · XD linear
Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Nikon AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR lands at 90 and Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II at 95. That puts Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II ahead by 5 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Nikon AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR if…
- ✓Proven optical formula
- ✓Weather-sealing (L/GM/S)
- ✓Strong resale
Pick Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II if…
- ✓Much lighter than v1
- ✓Superb AF speed
- ✓Zero focus breathing
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Nikon AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR | Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II |
|---|---|---|
| Mount | — | Sony E |
| Aperture | — | f/2.8 |
| Weight | — | 695 g |
| Filter size | — | 82 mm |
Nikon AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR
- +Proven optical formula
- +Weather-sealing (L/GM/S)
- +Strong resale
- −Mount-specific
- −Older AF motor on some
- −Heavier than modern counterparts
Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II
- +Much lighter than v1
- +Superb AF speed
- +Zero focus breathing
- −Still expensive
- −No IS (relies on body IBIS)
- −Hood rattle complaints
FAQ: Nikon AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR vs Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II
Which is better, Nikon AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR or Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II? +
Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 5. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Nikon AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR worth the price? +
At $2,399, Nikon AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in sharpness.
Is Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II worth the price? +
At $2,298, Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in af.
Does Nikon AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR or Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.