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Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II vs Sony FE 24-50mm F2.8 G

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NikonNIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S IISonyFE 24-50mm F2.8 G
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2025May 2024
Optics
Lens typeZoomZoom
Focal length24–70 mm24–50 mm
Maximum aperturef/2.8f/2.8
Minimum aperturef/22f/22
Macro lensNo–
Optical construction14 elements in 10 groups16 elements in 13 groups
Special elementsTwo ED and three aspherical elementsFour aspherical elements and two ED glass elements
CoatingsMeso Amorphous Coat and ARNEO Coat; fluorine-coated front elementFluorine coating on the front element
Diaphragm11 rounded blades11 rounded blades
Angle of viewFX 84°–34°20′; DX 61°–22°50′84–47° full frame; 61–32° APS-C
Mount and compatibility
MountsNikon ZSony E
Image circleFull frameFull frame
Image circle detail–Full-frame coverage; 36–75 mm equivalent field of view on APS-C
Teleconverter support–Not compatible with SEL14TC or SEL20TC
CompatibilityNikon Z mount, FX/full-frame image circle–
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.24 m0.18 m (manual focus)
Maximum magnification0.32×0.33× (manual focus)
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Autofocus detailMulti-focusing system with Silky Swift Voice Coil MotorsTwo linear motors; supports Alpha 9 III AF/AE tracking up to 120 fps under Sony test conditions; actual speed depends on shooting conditions and focus mode
Focus distance detailMinimum focus from focal plane 0.24 m at 24/28 mm, 0.27 m at 35 mm, 0.30 m at 50 mm and 0.33 m at 70 mmAutofocus minimum 0.19 m at 24 mm and 0.30 m at 50 mm; manual focus minimum 0.18 m at 24 mm and 0.29 m at 50 mm; Linear Response MF
Magnification detailMaximum 0.21× at 24 mm or 0.32× at 70 mmMaximum magnification 0.30× with autofocus or 0.33× with manual focus
Stabilisation detailNo in-lens VR according to Photography Blog; stabilisation depends on the attached camera bodyNo lens stabilisation; compatible bodies provide stabilisation
Video featuresFocus-breathing suppression; internal zoom keeps the centre of gravity steady on gimbalsBreathing compensation on compatible bodies may alter angle of view and image quality, with compensation not guaranteed in every situation. Supports compatible-body Active Mode stabilisation with a narrower angle of view; 4K120p/FHD240p tracking depends on the camera
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter77 mm67 mm
Maximum diameter84 mm74.8 mm
Length142 mm92.3 mm
Weight675 g440 g
ControlsClick on/off control ring, two assignable L-fn buttons and focus-limit switch that restricts minimum focus to 0.33 m throughout the zoom rangeAperture ring with click on/off, AF/MF switch and one customisable focus-hold button
Zoom designInternal zoom maintains the lens lengthShort extending zoom barrel; Sony qualifies its small centre-of-gravity shift for gimbal use
Weather resistanceDust- and drip-resistant construction; not guaranteed in every situationDust- and moisture-resistant design; not guaranteed completely dust- or moisture-proof
Dimensions detailApproximately 84 mm maximum diameter by 142 mm from camera mount flange to lens end–
Weight detailMaker approximately 675 gApproximately 440 g lens; separate hood and caps excluded
Lens hoodHB-117 with window for rotating filtersALC-SH178 petal bayonet hood
In the boxLC-77B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-117 hood and CL-C2 caseALC-SH178 hood, ALC-F67S front cap and ALC-R1EM rear cap; no case
Release detailAnnounced 22 August 2025; Nikon US specified mid-September availability. Main keeps the confirmed month without inventing a UK retail daySony UK and North America specify May 2024 availability. Sony Japan revised its original 19 April date to 17 May in an update dated 5 April. Photography Blog gives April; the revised maker sale evidence takes priority. Maker dimensions, 67 mm filter and 36–75 mm APS-C equivalent take priority over typographic mistakes in review text

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