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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
Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM — Prime/Zoom
Sony

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM

Prime/Zoom

90
/ 100
From $2,198
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 Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM 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 Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM if…

  • ✓Fast autofocus
  • ✓Weather-sealed
  • ✓Premium optics
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Winner by scenario

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

Build

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM

Compared on the build sub-score

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM leads on build (94 vs 88).

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.

Value for money

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM more score per dollar ($2,198 vs $2,699).

Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S 91
vs
90 Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM

Score breakdown

Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S
91
sharpness 91
af 89
build 88
value 85
Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM
90
sharpness 90
af 89
build 94
value 84

Specs side-by-side

Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S versus Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM — full spec comparison
Spec Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM

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

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM

Pros
  • +Fast autofocus
  • +Weather-sealed
  • +Premium optics
Cons
  • −Heavy
  • −Expensive
  • −Focus breathing varies

FAQ: Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S vs Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM

Which is better, Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S or Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM? +

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 Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM worth the price? +

At $2,198, Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in build.

Does Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S or Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM 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 Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM? +

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM — leads on build (94 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 Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM? +

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM — more score per dollar ($2,198 vs $2,699). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.