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Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S — S-Line · f/1.2 · Premium glass
Nikon

Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S

S-Line · f/1.2 · Premium glass

95
/ 100
From $2,099
VS
Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II — Standard zoom · 695 g · XD linear
Sony

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II

Standard zoom · 695 g · XD linear

95
/ 100
From $2,298
Specdex verdict

Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.

In our weighted Specdex score, Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S lands at 95 and Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II at 95. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.

Pick Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S if…

  • ✓Best 50mm f/1.2 AF lens we've tested
  • ✓Internal focus + silent STM
  • ✓Edge-to-edge sharpness wide open

Pick Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II if…

  • ✓Much lighter than v1
  • ✓Superb AF speed
  • ✓Zero focus breathing
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Sharpness

Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S

Compared on the sharpness sub-score

Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S leads on sharpness (98 vs 96).

Autofocus

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II

Compared on the autofocus sub-score

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II leads on af (98 vs 95).

Build

Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S

Compared on the build sub-score

Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S leads on build (96 vs 94).

Value for money

Tie

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.

Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S 95
vs
95 Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II

Score breakdown

Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S
95
sharpness 98
af 95
build 96
bokeh 96
value 80
Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II
95
sharpness 96
af 98
build 94
bokeh 0
value 86

Specs side-by-side

Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S versus Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II — full spec comparison
Spec Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II
Mount
Nikon Z
Sony E
Focal length
50 mm
—
Aperture
▲ f/1.2 to f/16
f/2.8
Construction
17 elements / 15 groups
—
Min focus
0.45 m
—
Filter
82 mm
—
Weight
1090 g
▲ 695 g
Filter size
—
82 mm

Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S

Pros
  • +Best 50mm f/1.2 AF lens we've tested
  • +Internal focus + silent STM
  • +Edge-to-edge sharpness wide open
Cons
  • −Heavy at 1090g
  • −Pricey
  • −Massive front element (filter 82mm)

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II

Pros
  • +Much lighter than v1
  • +Superb AF speed
  • +Zero focus breathing
Cons
  • −Still expensive
  • −No IS (relies on body IBIS)
  • −Hood rattle complaints

FAQ: Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S vs Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II

Which is better, Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S or Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II? +

Both score 95 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S worth the price? +

At $2,099, Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in sharpness.

Is Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II worth the price? +

At $2,298, Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in af.

Does Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S or Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for sharpness, Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S or Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II? +

Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S — leads on sharpness (98 vs 96). Compared on the sharpness sub-score.

Which is better for autofocus, Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S or Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II? +

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II — leads on af (98 vs 95). Compared on the autofocus sub-score.