Leica
Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200mm f/2.8 ASPH.
Leica L Mount
1470g weather-sealed f/2.8 telephoto zoom with dual stepper AF and 0.25x close focus.
$4,195
Launch priceReleased Nov 2022
Nikon
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
Nikon Z Mount
Nikon's flagship S-Line standard zoom offering incredible resolution and custom OLED info panel.
$2,299
Launch priceReleased Feb 2019
Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200mm f/2.8 ASPH. is 3.8 years newer.
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Wins
Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200mm f/2.8 ASPH.
Wins
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
2 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AVario-Elmarit-SL 70-200mm f/2.8 ASPH. has higher OIS effectiveness (5 stops vs 0 stops)
- BNIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S has lower Weight (805 g vs 1470 g)
- BNIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S has lower Min focus distance (38 cm vs 60 cm)
- BNIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S has lower Length (126 mm vs 170 mm)
- AVario-Elmarit-SL 70-200mm f/2.8 ASPH. has higher Max magnification (0.25 × vs 0.22 ×)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200mm f/2.8 ASPH.
⌀88 × 170 mm
1470 g (3.24 lb / 51.85 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
⌀89 × 126 mm
805 g (1.77 lb / 28.40 oz)
Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200mm f/2.8 ASPH. is 44mm longer and 1mm narrower than NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S.
Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200mm f/2.8 ASPH. is 665 g heavier than NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 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 70-200mm f/2.8 ASPH.
- ✓
OIS effectiveness
5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
- ✓
Optical stabilization
Only Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200mm f/2.8 ASPH. supports it
- ✓
Max magnification
0.25 × vs 0.22 × — higher is better
- ✓
Diameter
88 mm vs 89 mm — lower is better
Reasons to choose the NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
- ✓
Weight
805 g vs 1470 g — lower is better
- ✓
Min focus distance
38 cm vs 60 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Length
126 mm vs 170 mm — lower is better
Shared specifications
Max aperture (Wide)
Both f/2.8
Max aperture (Tele)
Both f/2.8
Internal focus
Both support internal focus
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 70-200mm f/2.8 ASPH.
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
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
Pros
- ✓Stunning resolution and contrast across zoom range
- ✓OLED information panel displays focal length, focus, or aperture
- ✓Multi-focusing stepping motor system for silent, rapid AF
- ✓Almost zero focus breathing
Cons
- –No optical stabilization (relies on Nikon body IBIS)
- –No mechanical aperture ring (uses control ring instead)
Decided which one is right for you?
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Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200mm f/2.8 ASPH.
Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.