Nikon - NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S vs Sigma - 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art
Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Nikon - NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S | Sigma - 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 805 g | 745 g |
Between the NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S and 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art, the NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S comes out ahead in several specs, while the 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art wins on weight. Overall, the NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S scores 65.6 and the 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art scores 66.1 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (65.6 vs 66.1). The decision is not about overall quality — both clear the bar — it is about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
The NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S does not pull ahead on any single popular-comparison spec — its strengths sit in the spec-table groups rather than the headline advantages.
Pick the 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. Its strongest claims are weight. The single most decisive one: Weight — 60.00 g less. 745 vs 805.
Both ship with comparable min focal, max focal, weather sealed, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity says both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Which should you buy: Nikon - NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S or Sigma - 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art?
Sigma - 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art leads the current Mars Score by 0.5 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare weight against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Nikon - NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S if…
Nikon - NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S does not lead a decisive measured field here, so choose it for price, ecosystem, design, or availability when those matter more to you.
Choose Sigma - 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art if…
Sigma - 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art has the measurable edge on weight g.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why Nikon - NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S wins
- No decisive advantages.
Why Sigma - 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art wins
- ▲Weight — 60.00 g less. 745 vs 805.
Spec comparison
Optics
| Spec | Nikon - NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S | Sigma - 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art |
|---|---|---|
| Min focal | 24 mm | 24 mm |
| Max focal | 70 mm | 70 mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Min aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
Build
| Spec | Nikon - NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S | Sigma - 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 805 g | 745 glead |
| Weather sealedⓘ | true | true |
| Optical stabilizationⓘ | false | false |
Mount
| Spec | Nikon - NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S | Sigma - 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art |
|---|---|---|
| Lens mount | Nikon Zlead | Sony E / L-Mount |