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

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NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 SNIKONRENDER
Probe A
Nikon
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
55.3/ 100D
Optics55· 55%
Build—· 35%
Mount—· 10%
24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II ArtSIGMARENDER
Probe B
Sigma
24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art
55.3/ 100D
Optics55· 55%
Build—· 35%
Mount—· 10%
Quick verdict

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 55.3 and the 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art scores 55.3 on our Mars Score.

Buying advice

Which should you buy?

These two are evenly matched on the broad strokes; the decision sits on which individual spec advantages weigh more for 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.

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.

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.
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Spec comparison

Optics

SpecNikon - NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 SSigma - 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art
Min focal24 mm24 mm
Max focal70 mm70 mm
Max aperturef/2.8f/2.8
Min aperturef/22f/22

Build

SpecNikon - NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 SSigma - 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art
Weight805 g745 glead
Weather sealedⓘtruetrue
Optical stabilizationⓘfalsefalse

Mount

SpecNikon - NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 SSigma - 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art
Lens mountNikon ZleadSony E / L-Mount
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Spec-level deep dives

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