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 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 Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II with a length of 111mm, is 31mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 II also has a larger diameter of 84mm 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 Z 24-70mm F2.8 II 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 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, 30% (299g) lighter than the Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II's weight of 974g.
Filter Threads
Both the Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II and the Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 II 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 Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II has the Sony Alpha 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 Sony A99 II , Sony A68 and Sony A77 II for the Sony Alpha Mount and Nikon ZR , Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z for the Nikon Z Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
24-70mm and the fastest aperture of
F2.8 .
