Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 Svs A7C II
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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.
Full-Frame Hybrid — A7C II (2023): Full-frame AI autofocus in the most compact body available — the best camera under £1,500 for hybrid shooters.
Who should buy what
A7C II (2023)
- Travel photographers who want full-frame quality in the most compact body
- Hybrid shooters who need full-frame video and IBIS in a small package
- A7C owners looking for a significant AF and video upgrade
- Portrait and wedding photographers who want a discreet full-frame backup
Quick take: The a7c ii 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) | A7C II (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,199 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | f/2.8 constant (max aperture throughout zoom range) | 33MP Full-frame Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 33.0MP |
| Video | 38cm minimum focus distance (wide), 28cm (tele) | 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit internal |
| Autofocus | Dual STM (Stepping Motor Actuators) — very fast and near-silent | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | None (relies on body IBIS) | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | — | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | — | ~530 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 805g | 514g body only |
| Dimensions | 89.0 × 126.0mm | 124.0 × 71.1 × 63.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | — | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | — | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | — | Dual slots: SD UHS-II + CFexpress Type A |
| Connectivity | — | USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S | A7C II |
|---|---|---|
| Wedding & Events | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Street | ||
| Sports & Action |
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