The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II and the Nikon 24-70mm F2.8E ED VR 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 24-70mm F2.8E ED VR is the longer of the two lenses at 155mm. The Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II with a length of 120mm, is 35mm shorter. On the other hand, there is no difference between the max diameters of these lenses, both coming at 88mm.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II and Nikon 24-70mm F2.8E ED VR to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II and the Nikon 24-70mm F2.8E ED VR 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. Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II weighs 695g, which means it is 375g (35%) lighter than the Nikon 24-70mm F2.8E ED VR which has a weight of 1070g.
Filter Threads
Both the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II and the Nikon 24-70mm F2.8E ED VR have the same Filter thread size of 82mm .
Below are links to the 82mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
The Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Nikon 24-70mm F2.8E ED VR has the Nikon F (FX) lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount and Nikon D6 , Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500 for the Nikon F (FX) Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
24-70mm and the fastest aperture of
F2.8 .
