Leica
Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 ASPH.
Leica L Mount
Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 ASPH. — 24–90mm f/2.8-4 for Leica L, a popular choice in the leica lineup.
$6,310
Launch priceReleased Oct 2016
Nikon
NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S
Nikon Z Mount
NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S — 70–200mm f/2.8 for Nikon Z, a popular choice in the nikon lineup.
$2,599
Launch priceReleased Oct 2020
NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S is 4 years newer.
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Wins
Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 ASPH.
Wins
NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BNIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S has higher OIS effectiveness (5 stops vs 0 stops)
- AVario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 ASPH. has lower Length (138 mm vs 240 mm)
- BNIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/2.8 vs f/4)
- AVario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 ASPH. has lower Min focus distance (30 cm vs 38 cm)
- AVario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 ASPH. has lower Weight (1140 g vs 1360 g)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 ASPH.
⌀88 × 138 mm
1140 g (2.51 lb / 40.21 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S
⌀81 × 240 mm
1360 g (3.00 lb / 47.97 oz)
Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 ASPH. is 102mm shorter and 7mm wider than NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S.
Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 ASPH. is 220 g lighter than NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S.
Diameter (⌀) is the maximum barrel width; length is measured from the mount to the front of the lens.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose the Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 ASPH.
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 4 Aspherical, 2 ED
- ✓
Length
138 mm vs 240 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Min focus distance
30 cm vs 38 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Weight
1140 g vs 1360 g — lower is better
- ✓
Max magnification
0.26 × vs 0.25 × — higher is better
Reasons to choose the NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S
- ✓
Special elements
Adds Aspherical
- ✓
OIS effectiveness
5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/2.8 vs f/4 — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
81 mm vs 88 mm — lower is better
Shared specifications
Max aperture (Wide)
Both f/2.8
Internal focus
Both support internal focus
Optical stabilization
Both support optical stabilization
Weather sealing
Both support weather sealing
Control ring
Both support control ring
Custom function button
Both support custom function button
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 ASPH.
Pros
- ✓Versatile zoom range covers multiple focal lengths in one lens
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
- ✓Native Leica L mount compatibility
Cons
- –Premium price point
- –No optical stabilization — relies on body IBIS
NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S
Pros
- ✓Versatile zoom range covers multiple focal lengths in one lens
- ✓Built-in optical image stabilization
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
Cons
- –Premium price point
- –Relatively heavy for extended handheld use
Decided which one is right for you?
Compare live prices for the Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 ASPH. and NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S at major authorized retailers.
Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 ASPH.
Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.