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 Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS 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 Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS with a length of 113mm, is 5mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S also has a larger diameter of 84mm compared to the Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS's 83mm diameter.
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Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S and Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
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 33g (4%) lighter than the Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS which has a weight of 663g.
Filter Threads
Both the Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S and the Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS have the same Filter thread size of 77mm.
Below are links to the 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
The Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS has the Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Nikon Zf, Nikon Z8 and Nikon Z30 for the Nikon Z Mount and Sony A9 III, Sony A7C Mark II and Sony A7CR for the Sony E Mount.
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 Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS has a focal range of 24-105mm and 4.4X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 36 - 157.5mm.