The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM 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 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II with a length of 111mm, is 44mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon 24-70mm F2.8E ED VR also has a larger diameter of 88mm compared to the Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II's 83mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM 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 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM 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 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II weighs 974g, which means it is 96g (8%) lighter than the Nikon 24-70mm F2.8E ED VR which has a weight of 1070g.
Filter Threads
The Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II has a filter size of 77mm whereas the Nikon 24-70mm F2.8E ED VR 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 Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II:
And these are the 82mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon 24-70mm F2.8E ED VR:
Lens Mounts
The Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II has the Sony Alpha 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 A99 II , Sony A68 and Sony A77 II for the Sony Alpha 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 .
