Nikon - NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S vs Sony - FE 135mm f/1.8 GM
Between the NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S and FE 135mm f/1.8 GM, the NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S comes out ahead in weight, while the FE 135mm f/1.8 GM wins on min focal / max focal. Overall, the NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S scores 55.3 and the FE 135mm f/1.8 GM scores 72.4 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The FE 135mm f/1.8 GM is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 17.1 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.
Pick the NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. The biggest gaps in its favor are weight.
Pick the FE 135mm f/1.8 GM if you care most about min focal / max focal. Its strongest claims are min focal, max focal.
Both ship with comparable weather sealed, optical stabilization, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the FE 135mm f/1.8 GM 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
- ▲Weight — 145.00 g less. 805 vs 950.
Why Sony - FE 135mm f/1.8 GM wins
- ▲Min focal: 135 (vs 24).
- ▲Max focal: 135 (vs 70).
Spec comparison
Optics
| Spec | Nikon - NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S | Sony - FE 135mm f/1.8 GM |
|---|---|---|
| Min focal | 24 mm | 135 mmlead |
| Max focal | 70 mm | 135 mmlead |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.8 |
| Min aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
Build
| Spec | Nikon - NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S | Sony - FE 135mm f/1.8 GM |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 805 glead | 950 g |
| Weather sealedⓘ | true | true |
| Optical stabilizationⓘ | false | false |
Mount
| Spec | Nikon - NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S | Sony - FE 135mm f/1.8 GM |
|---|---|---|
| Lens mount | Nikon Zlead | Sony E |
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