Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 Svs A6400
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Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S (2019)
Starting from £2199 new
Best for Professional & wedding photography
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Professional & Wedding Photography — Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S (2019): The professional Z-mount standard zoom — f/2.8 throughout, dual motor AF, and outstanding sharpness that sets the standard for the system.
Content Creation & Vlogging — A6400 (2019): The best value APS-C Sony you can buy — especially used. Real-time Eye AF at this price point was transformative when it launched and still makes it one of the most reliable autofocus systems in the lineup.
Who should buy what
A6400 (2019)
- Vloggers and content creators who need a flip screen and reliable AF
- Photographers upgrading from a compact or smartphone
- Beginners who want room to grow into a full E-mount lens ecosystem
- Anyone prioritising autofocus performance at an accessible price
Quick take: The a6400 is the most affordable; only the nikon z 24-70mm f/2.8 s is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S (2019) | A6400 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,199 | £899 |
| Sensor | f/2.8 constant (max aperture throughout zoom range) | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS BSI |
| Resolution | — | 24.2MP |
| Video | 38cm minimum focus distance (wide), 28cm (tele) | 4K/30p (6K oversampled, no crop), 1080p/120p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Dual STM (Stepping Motor Actuators) — very fast and near-silent | Phase-detect, 425 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF |
| Stabilisation | None (relies on body IBIS) | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | — | 11fps mechanical, 8fps with AF tracking |
| Battery Life | — | ~410 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 805g | 403g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 89.0 × 126.0mm | 120.0 × 66.9 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | — | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | — | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 180° flip for selfie/vlog, 921k dots |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | — | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | — | Micro-USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S | A6400 |
|---|---|---|
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Street | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Video | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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