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Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S — Prime/Zoom
Nikon

Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S

Prime/Zoom

91
/ 100
From $2,699
VS
Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S wins by 1
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art — Mirrorless standard zoom · 745 g
Sigma

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art

Mirrorless standard zoom · 745 g

90
/ 100
From $1,199
Specdex verdict

Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S lands at 91 and Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art at 90. That puts Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S if…

  • ✓Fast aperture
  • ✓Quiet autofocus
  • ✓Weather-sealed (most)

Pick Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art if…

  • ✓Great optics for half the price of GM
  • ✓Dual HLA motors
  • ✓Solid sealing
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Sharpness

Tie

Compared on the sharpness sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Autofocus

Tie

Compared on the autofocus sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Build

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art

Compared on the build sub-score

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art leads on build (90 vs 88).

Value for money

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art more score per dollar ($1,199 vs $2,699).

Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S 91
vs
90 Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art

Score breakdown

Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S
91
sharpness 91
af 89
build 88
value 85
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art
90
sharpness 92
af 90
build 90
value 96

Specs side-by-side

Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S versus Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art — full spec comparison
Spec Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art
Mount
—
Sony E, L-Mount
Aperture
—
f/2.8
Weight
—
745 g

Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S

Pros
  • +Fast aperture
  • +Quiet autofocus
  • +Weather-sealed (most)
Cons
  • −Mount-specific
  • −Weight varies
  • −Price scales with quality

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art

Pros
  • +Great optics for half the price of GM
  • +Dual HLA motors
  • +Solid sealing
Cons
  • −Slightly slower AF than GM II
  • −Heavier than GM II
  • −Focus breathing present

FAQ: Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S vs Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art

Which is better, Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S or Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art? +

Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S scores 91 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S worth the price? +

At $2,699, Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S delivers a Specdex score of 91 — strongest in sharpness.

Is Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art worth the price? +

At $1,199, Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in value.

Does Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S or Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art 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.

Which is better for build, Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S or Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art? +

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art — leads on build (90 vs 88). Compared on the build sub-score.

Which is the better value, Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S or Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art? +

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art — more score per dollar ($1,199 vs $2,699). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.