Nikon
Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
Prime/Zoom
94
/ 100
From $2,399
VS
Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II wins by 1
Sony
Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II
Standard zoom · 695 g · XD linear
95
/ 100
From $2,298
Specdex verdict
Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S lands at 94 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 1 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 Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II if…
- ✓Much lighter than v1
- ✓Superb AF speed
- ✓Zero focus breathing
Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S 94
vs 95 Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II
Score breakdown
Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
94 sharpness 94
af 93
build 94
value 84
Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II
95 sharpness 96
af 98
build 94
value 86
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S | Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II |
|---|---|---|
| Mount | — | Sony E |
| Aperture | — | f/2.8 |
| Weight | — | 695 g |
| Filter size | — | 82 mm |
Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
Pros
- +Fast autofocus
- +Weather-sealed
- +Premium optics
Cons
- −Heavy
- −Expensive
- −Focus breathing varies
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 Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S vs Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II
Which is better, Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S 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 1. 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 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 Z 24-70mm f/2.8 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.