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Nikon - NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S vs Sigma - 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art

Last updated 2026년 5월 31일 · How Mars Score works

Probe A

Nikon

NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

55.3/ 100D

Optics55· 55%

Build—· 35%

Mount—· 10%

Probe B

Sigma

85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art

65.7/ 100C

Optics66· 55%

Build—· 35%

Mount—· 10%

Quick verdict

Between the NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S and 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art, the NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S comes out ahead in several specs, while the 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art wins on weight and min focal. Overall, the NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S scores 55.3 and the 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art scores 65.7 on our Mars Score.

Buying advice

Which should you buy?

The 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 10.4 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.

The NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S doesn't pull ahead on any single popular-comparison spec — its strengths sit in the spec table groups rather than the headline advantages.

Pick the 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. Its strongest claims are weight, min focal, max focal.

Both ship with comparable weather sealed, optical stabilization, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.

Bottom line: the 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.

Why Nikon - NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S wins

No decisive advantages.

Why Sigma - 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art wins

▲Weight — 180.00 g less. 625 vs 805.
▲Min focal: 85 (vs 24).
▲Max focal: 85 (vs 70).

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Spec comparison

Optics

Spec	Nikon - NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S	Sigma - 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art
Min focal	24 mm	85 mmlead
Max focal	70 mm	85 mmlead
Max aperture	f/2.8	f/1.4
Min aperture	f/22	f/16

Build

Spec	Nikon - NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S	Sigma - 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art
Weight	805 g	625 glead
Weather sealedⓘ	true	true
Optical stabilizationⓘ	false	false

Mount

Spec	Nikon - NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S	Sigma - 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art
Lens mount	Nikon Zlead	Sony E / L-Mount

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