Nikon - NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S vs Sony - FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II
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 | Sony - FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 805 g | 1045 g |
| Optical stabilization | false | true |
| Min focal | 24 mm | 70 mm |
| Max focal | 70 mm | 200 mm |
Between the NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S and FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II, the NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S comes out ahead in weight, while the FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II wins on optical stabilization / min focal. Overall, the NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S scores 65.6 and the FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II scores 72.7 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II edges ahead on the Mars Score (65.6 vs 72.7), but the 7.1-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
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. The single most decisive one: Weight — 240.00 g less. 805 vs 1045.
Pick the FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II if you care most about optical stabilization / min focal. Its strongest claims are optical stabilization, min focal, max focal. The single most decisive one: Has Optical stabilization.
Both ship with comparable weather sealed, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Which should you buy: Nikon - NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S or Sony - FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II?
Sony - FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II leads the current Mars Score by 7.1 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare min focal, max focal, 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 has the measurable edge on weight g.
Choose Sony - FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II if…
Sony - FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II has the measurable edge on has stabilization, focal min mm, focal max mm.
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
- ▲Weight — 240.00 g less. 805 vs 1045.
Why Sony - FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II wins
- ▲Has Optical stabilization.
- ▲Min focal: 70 (vs 24).
- ▲Max focal: 200 (vs 70).
Spec comparison
Optics
| Spec | Nikon - NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S | Sony - FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II |
|---|---|---|
| Min focal | 24 mm | 70 mmlead |
| Max focal | 70 mm | 200 mmlead |
| 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 | Sony - FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 805 glead | 1045 g |
| Weather sealedⓘ | true | true |
| Optical stabilizationⓘ | false | truelead |
Mount
| Spec | Nikon - NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S | Sony - FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II |
|---|---|---|
| Lens mount | Nikon Zlead | Sony E |