Nikon Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S
Telephoto zoom · VR · 1360 g
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art
Mirrorless standard zoom · 745 g
Nikon Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Nikon Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S lands at 95 and Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art at 90. That puts Nikon Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S ahead by 5 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Nikon Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S if…
- ✓Tack-sharp across range
- ✓Excellent VR stabilization
- ✓Teleconverter compatible
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
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
Nikon Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S
- +Tack-sharp across range
- +Excellent VR stabilization
- +Teleconverter compatible
- −Heavy
- −Pricey
- −Handholding with TC challenging
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art
- +Great optics for half the price of GM
- +Dual HLA motors
- +Solid sealing
- −Slightly slower AF than GM II
- −Heavier than GM II
- −Focus breathing present
FAQ: Nikon Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S vs Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art
Which is better, Nikon Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S or Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art? +
Nikon Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 5. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Nikon Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S worth the price? +
At $2,699, Nikon Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S delivers a Specdex score of 95 — 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 70-200mm f/2.8 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.