Sony
Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM
Prime/Zoom
90
/ 100
From $2,198
VS
Nikon Z 50mm f/1.2 S wins by 5
Nikon
Nikon Z 50mm f/1.2 S
Prime/Zoom
95
/ 100
From $2,099
Specdex verdict
Nikon Z 50mm f/1.2 S takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM lands at 90 and Nikon Z 50mm f/1.2 S at 95. That puts Nikon Z 50mm f/1.2 S ahead by 5 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM if…
- ✓Fast autofocus
- ✓Weather-sealed
- ✓Premium optics
Pick Nikon Z 50mm f/1.2 S if…
- ✓Fast autofocus
- ✓Weather-sealed
- ✓Premium optics
Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM 90
vs 95 Nikon Z 50mm f/1.2 S
Score breakdown
Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM
90 sharpness 90
af 89
build 94
value 84
Nikon Z 50mm f/1.2 S
95 sharpness 95
af 94
build 94
value 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM | Nikon Z 50mm f/1.2 S |
|---|
Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM
Pros
- +Fast autofocus
- +Weather-sealed
- +Premium optics
Cons
- −Heavy
- −Expensive
- −Focus breathing varies
Nikon Z 50mm f/1.2 S
Pros
- +Fast autofocus
- +Weather-sealed
- +Premium optics
Cons
- −Heavy
- −Expensive
- −Focus breathing varies
FAQ: Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM vs Nikon Z 50mm f/1.2 S
Which is better, Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM or Nikon Z 50mm f/1.2 S? +
Nikon Z 50mm f/1.2 S scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 5. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
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.
Is Nikon Z 50mm f/1.2 S worth the price? +
At $2,099, Nikon Z 50mm f/1.2 S delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in sharpness.
Does Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM or Nikon Z 50mm f/1.2 S 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.