Nikon
Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S
S-Line · f/1.2 · Premium glass
95
/ 100
From $2,099
VS
Sony
Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II
Standard zoom · 695 g · XD linear
95
/ 100
From $2,298
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S lands at 95 and Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II at 95. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S if…
- ✓Best 50mm f/1.2 AF lens we've tested
- ✓Internal focus + silent STM
- ✓Edge-to-edge sharpness wide open
Pick Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II if…
- ✓Much lighter than v1
- ✓Superb AF speed
- ✓Zero focus breathing
Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S 95
vs 95 Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II
Score breakdown
Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S
95 sharpness 98
af 95
build 96
bokeh 96
value 80
Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II
95 sharpness 96
af 98
build 94
bokeh 0
value 86
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S | Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II |
|---|---|---|
| Mount | Nikon Z | Sony E |
| Focal length | 50 mm | — |
| Aperture | ▲ f/1.2 to f/16 | f/2.8 |
| Construction | 17 elements / 15 groups | — |
| Min focus | 0.45 m | — |
| Filter | 82 mm | — |
| Weight | 1090 g | ▲ 695 g |
| Filter size | — | 82 mm |
Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S
Pros
- +Best 50mm f/1.2 AF lens we've tested
- +Internal focus + silent STM
- +Edge-to-edge sharpness wide open
Cons
- −Heavy at 1090g
- −Pricey
- −Massive front element (filter 82mm)
Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II
Pros
- +Much lighter than v1
- +Superb AF speed
- +Zero focus breathing
Cons
- −Still expensive
- −No IS (relies on body IBIS)
- −Hood rattle complaints
FAQ: Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S vs Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II
Which is better, Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S or Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II? +
Both score 95 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S worth the price? +
At $2,099, Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S delivers a Specdex score of 95 — 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 NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S 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.