The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S and the Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 EX DG HSM 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 Z 24-120mm F4 S is the longer of the two lenses at 118mm. The Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 EX DG HSM with a length of 95mm, is 23mm shorter. On the other hand, the Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 EX DG HSM has a larger diameter of 89mm compared to the Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S's 84mm 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. Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S weighs 630g, which means it is 160g (20%) lighter than the Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 EX DG HSM which has a weight of 790g.
Filter Threads
The Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S has a filter size of 77mm whereas the Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 EX DG HSM has a 82mm 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 Z 24-120mm F4 S:
And these are the 82mm filters that we recommend for the Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 EX DG HSM:
Lens Mounts
The Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 EX DG HSM has the Nikon F (FX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Nikon ZR, Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z for the Nikon Z Mount and Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500 for the Nikon F (FX) Mount.
Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 EX DG HSM is also available in Canon EF , Pentax KAF3, Sony Alpha and Sigma SA mounts.
Focal Range
Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S has a focal range of 24-120mm and
5.0X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
36 - 180mm.
On the other hand, the Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 EX DG HSM has a focal range of 24-70mm and 2.9X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 36 - 105mm.
