Sony G SELP28135G.SYX 28-135mm

Sony G SELP28135G.SYX 28-135mm

Sony
88 Overall Score
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Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II

Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II

Nikon
69 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Sony G SELP28135G.SYX 28-135mm

85 out of 100 medium confidence 27 reviews

The Sony FE PZ 28-135mm F4 G OSS lens is highly praised for its image quality, versatility, and robust build, making it a favorite for both video and still photography. Users appreciate the smooth power zoom, silent operation, and useful aperture ring, though some note the zoom speed is too fast for cinematic work and the lens is quite heavy. The included lens cap is widely criticized as cheap, but overall sentiment is very positive, with many calling it a great value for the price.

Pros
  • Excellent image quality
  • Versatile for video and stills
  • Smooth power zoom
  • Silent operation
  • Useful aperture ring
Cons
  • Zoom speed too fast for cinematic use
  • Heavy and bulky
  • Cheap plastic lens cap
  • Non-mechanical zoom prevents snap zooms
  • No macro function
👍 Image quality 12
👍 Build quality 8
👎 Zoom speed 4
👎 Weight 5
👎 Lens cap 4
👍 Versatility 7

Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II

92 out of 100 high confidence 37 reviews

The Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR lens is widely praised for its exceptional sharpness, versatile zoom range, and effective vibration reduction. Users highlight its superb build quality and excellent performance in low light, making it a favorite for portraits, landscapes, and general photography. While some note its significant weight and size, and a few mention tight filter threads or high price, the overwhelming sentiment is that it delivers outstanding image quality and is a worthwhile investment for serious photographers.

Pros
  • Exceptional sharpness and detail
  • Versatile 24-70mm zoom range
  • Effective vibration reduction (VR)
  • Excellent low-light performance
  • Superb build quality
Cons
  • Heavy and bulky
  • High price point
  • Tight filter threads
  • No tripod collar included
  • Not compatible with older DSLRs
👍 Image quality 12
👍 Build quality 8
👍 Versatility 7
👍 Low light performance 5
👎 Weight and size 6
🤔 Value for money 4

Scores

Professional
Sony
93
Nikon
60
Video Cinema
Sony
93
Nikon
59
Budget
Sony
90
Nikon
68
Landscape
Sony
87
Nikon
75
Wildlife Sports
Sony
86
Nikon
50
Street
Sony
85
Nikon
50
Travel
Sony
84
Nikon
59
Portrait
Sony
84
Nikon
45
Macro
Sony
66
Nikon
63

Specifications

Sony G SELP28135G.SYX 28-135mmNikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II
Optics
Typezoomzoom
Focal Length Min28 mm24 mm
Focal Length Max135 mm70 mm
Elements1815
Groups1211
Aspherical Elements13★
ED Elements23★
CoatingNano AR CoatingNano Crystal & Super Integrated Coatings
Aperture
Max Aperturef/4f/22
Min Aperturef/4f/2.8
Constant✓✓
Diaphragm Blades99
Build
MountSony ENikon Z
Formatfull-framefull-frame
Weather Sealed✓✓
Weight0.42 kg★0.90 kg
Filter Thread95 mm77 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeSSMAutofocus
Stabilization✓★✗
Stabilization Stops4 stops5 stops★
Focus
Min Focus Distance400 mm380 mm★
Max Magnification0.15x1:3.7★

Pros & Cons

Sony G SELP28135G.SYX 28-135mm

  • Strong af (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Strong versatility (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Strong optical (88th percentile)88th %ile
  • Below average macro (33rd percentile)

Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II

  • Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
  • Strong optical (91st percentile)91st %ile
  • Strong versatility (81st percentile)81st %ile
  • Below average aperture (21st percentile)
  • Below average bokeh (24th percentile)

Pricing

Both products are similarly priced.

Sony G SELP28135G.SYX 28-135mm

Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II

Verdict

★ Winner: Sony G SELP28135G.SYX 28-135mm

Scores 88 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 2 of 22 specs.

Sony G SELP28135G.SYX 28-135mm Better at:

MacroBudgetStreetTravelPortraitLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports

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