The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon 28-70mm f2.8 ED-IF and the Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 II for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Nikon 28-70mm f2.8 ED-IF is the longer of the two lenses at 122mm. The Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 II with a length of 83mm, is 39mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon 28-70mm f2.8 ED-IF also has a larger diameter of 89mm compared to the Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 II's 73mm diameter.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 II weighs 295g, 68% (640g) lighter than the Nikon 28-70mm f2.8 ED-IF's weight of 935g.
Filter Threads
The Nikon 28-70mm f2.8 ED-IF has a filter size of 77mm whereas the Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 II has a 55mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Nikon 28-70mm f2.8 ED-IF:
And these are the 55mm filters that we recommend for the Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 II:
Lens Mounts
The Nikon 28-70mm f2.8 ED-IF has the Nikon F (FX) lens mount whereas the Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 II has the Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500 for the Nikon F (FX) Mount and Sony FX5, Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
28-70mm but while Nikon 28-70mm f2.8 ED-IF has the fastest aperture of
F2.8, the Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 II's widest aperture value is
F3.5 - F5.6.
