Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 Svs Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Nikon Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S Nikon Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S (2019) Starting from £2199 new Best for Professional & wedding photography View Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
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Sony Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II Sony Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II (2023) Starting from £2099 new Best for Landscape, architecture & astrophotography View Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II

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.

Landscape, Architecture & Astrophotography — Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II (2023): Sony's best ultra-wide zoom ever — dramatically lighter than the original, with world-class sharpness and a stunning minimum focus distance.

↓ Full specifications below

Who should buy what

Quick take: The sony fe 16-35mm f/2.8 gm ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S (2019)Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II (2023)
Price £2,199 £2,099
Sensor f/2.8 constant (max aperture throughout zoom range) f/2.8 (constant max aperture)
Video 38cm minimum focus distance (wide), 28cm (tele) 22cm minimum focus distance
Autofocus Dual STM (Stepping Motor Actuators) — very fast and near-silent XD linear motors — ultra-fast and near-silent
Stabilisation None (relies on body IBIS) None (relies on body IBIS)
Burst Rate — N/A
Battery Life — N/A
Weight 805g 547g
Dimensions 89.0 × 126.0mm 87.8mm diameter × 111.5mm length
Weather Sealed Yes Yes
Viewfinder — N/A
Screen — N/A
Mount Nikon Z Sony FE (full-frame E-mount)
Memory Cards — N/A
Connectivity — N/A

Suitability by genre

Genre Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 SSony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II
Wedding & Events
9.0
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Portrait
9.0
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Vlogging & Video
9.0
9.0
Landscape
7.0
9.0
Street
7.0
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Sports & Action
4.0
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Architecture —
9.0
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