Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 Svs A6700
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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.
All-Round & Video — A6700 (2023): Best-in-class autofocus and 4K/120p video in a compact APS-C body — the standout camera under £1,000.
Who should buy what
A6700 (2023)
- APS-C photographers who want the best Sony autofocus in a compact body
- Video shooters who need 4K/120p and subject tracking in a smaller package
- A6400 or A6600 owners ready for a significant AF and video upgrade
- Photographers who want near-A7 performance without the full-frame price
Quick take: The a6700 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) | A6700 (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,199 | £999 |
| Sensor | f/2.8 constant (max aperture throughout zoom range) | 26MP APS-C Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 26.0MP |
| Video | 38cm minimum focus distance (wide), 28cm (tele) | 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Dual STM (Stepping Motor Actuators) — very fast and near-silent | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition (human/animal/bird/vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | None (relies on body IBIS) | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | — | 11fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | — | ~570 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 805g | 493g body only |
| Dimensions | 89.0 × 126.0mm | 122.0 × 69.0 × 75.1mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | — | EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | — | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | — | Single SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type A slot |
| Connectivity | — | USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S | A6700 |
|---|---|---|
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Street | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Wildlife | — |
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