NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 Svs FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS
Nikon
NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S (2021)
Starting from £999 new
Best for Travel & everyday photography
View NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S
VS
Sony
FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS (2017)
Starting from £1099 new
Best for Travel, documentary & wedding photography
View FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Travel & Everyday Photography — NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S (2021): The one-lens solution for Nikon Z users — 5× zoom range, S-line sharpness, and versatile enough for almost any situation.
Travel, Documentary & Wedding Photography — FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS (2017): The one-lens solution for Sony shooters — exceptional range, built-in OSS, and G-series quality that covers every shooting situation in one barrel.
Who should buy what
Quick take: The nikkor z 24-120mm f/4 s is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S (2021) | FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £999 | £1,099 |
| Sensor | f/4 (constant max aperture) | f/4 (constant max aperture) |
| Video | 35cm minimum focus distance | 38cm minimum focus distance |
| Autofocus | Multi Focus System — fast, quiet, and precise | Direct Drive SSM — fast and reliable across the full zoom range |
| Stabilisation | VR (4.5 stops, up to 6 stops with Z-mount bodies with IBIS) | 5-stop OSS (up to 7 stops combined with body IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | N/A | N/A |
| Battery Life | N/A | N/A |
| Weight | 630g | 663g |
| Dimensions | 84mm diameter × 114mm length | 83.4mm diameter × 113.3mm length |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | N/A | N/A |
| Screen | N/A | N/A |
| Mount | Nikon Z-mount | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | N/A | N/A |
| Connectivity | N/A | N/A |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S | FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | ||
| Wedding | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Landscape | — |
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