The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 24-35mm F2 DG HSM A and the Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 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 Z 24-70mm F2.8 II is the longer of the two lenses at 142mm. The Sigma 24-35mm F2 DG HSM A with a length of 123mm, is 19mm shorter. On the other hand, the Sigma 24-35mm F2 DG HSM A has a larger diameter of 88mm compared to the Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 II's 84mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sigma 24-35mm F2 DG HSM A and Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 II to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sigma 24-35mm F2 DG HSM A and the Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 II Size and Weight 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 24-70mm F2.8 II weighs 675g, 28% (266g) lighter than the Sigma 24-35mm F2 DG HSM A's weight of 941g.
Filter Threads
The Sigma 24-35mm F2 DG HSM A has a filter size of 82mm whereas the Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 II has a 77mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 82mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sigma 24-35mm F2 DG HSM A:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 II:
Lens Mounts
The Sigma 24-35mm F2 DG HSM A has the Sigma SA lens mount whereas the Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 II has the Nikon Z lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sigma Quattro , Sigma Quattro H and Sigma SD1 Merrill for the Sigma SA Mount and Nikon ZR , Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z for the Nikon Z Mount.
Canon EF and Nikon F (FX) mounts.
Focal Range
Sigma 24-35mm F2 DG HSM A has a focal range of 24-35mm and
1.5X zoom ratio .
On the other hand, the Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 II 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 .
