Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
Prime/Zoom
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art
Prime/Zoom
Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S lands at 94 and Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art at 92. That puts Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S if…
- ✓Fast autofocus
- ✓Weather-sealed
- ✓Premium optics
Pick Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art if…
- ✓Fast autofocus
- ✓Weather-sealed
- ✓Premium optics
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testBuild
TieCompared on the build sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Sharpness
Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 SCompared on the sharpness sub-score
Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S leads on sharpness (94 vs 92).
Autofocus
Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 SCompared on the autofocus sub-score
Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S leads on af (93 vs 91).
Value for money
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN ArtSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art more score per dollar ($1,199 vs $2,399).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S | Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art |
|---|
Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
- +Fast autofocus
- +Weather-sealed
- +Premium optics
- −Heavy
- −Expensive
- −Focus breathing varies
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art
- +Fast autofocus
- +Weather-sealed
- +Premium optics
- −Heavy
- −Expensive
- −Focus breathing varies
FAQ: Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S vs Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art
Which is better, Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S or Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art? +
Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S scores 94 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S worth the price? +
At $2,399, Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S delivers a Specdex score of 94 — strongest in sharpness.
Is Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art worth the price? +
At $1,199, Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in build.
Does Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S or Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN 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 sharpness, Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S or Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art? +
Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S — leads on sharpness (94 vs 92). Compared on the sharpness sub-score.
Which is better for autofocus, Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S or Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art? +
Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S — leads on af (93 vs 91). Compared on the autofocus sub-score.