Nikon
NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S
Nikon Z Mount
NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S — 105mm f/2.8 for Nikon Z, a popular choice in the nikon lineup.
$999
Launch priceReleased Jun 2021
Panasonic
LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S.
Leica L Mount
LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S. — 24–105mm f/4 for Leica L, a popular choice in the panasonic lineup.
$1,299
Launch priceReleased Oct 2019
NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S is 1.7 years newer.
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Wins
NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S
Wins
LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S.
3 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- ANIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/2.8 vs f/4)
- ANIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/2.8 vs f/4)
- ANIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S has lower Weight (630 g vs 780 g)
- BLUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S. has lower Diameter (70 mm vs 81 mm)
- ANIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S has lower Length (138 mm vs 159 mm)
Key specs at a glance
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 NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/2.8 vs f/4 — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/2.8 vs f/4 — lower is better
- ✓
Weight
630 g vs 780 g — lower is better
- ✓
Length
138 mm vs 159 mm — lower is better
Reasons to choose the LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S.
- ✓
Custom function button
Only LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S. supports it
- ✓
Diameter
70 mm vs 81 mm — lower is better
Shared specifications
Min focus distance
Both 28 cm
Max magnification
Both 1 ×
Internal focus
Both support internal focus
Optical stabilization
Both support optical stabilization
OIS effectiveness
Both 5 stops
Weather sealing
Both support weather sealing
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S
Pros
- ✓Built-in optical image stabilization
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
- ✓Native Nikon Z mount compatibility
Cons
- –Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value
LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S.
Pros
- ✓Built-in optical image stabilization
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
- ✓Native Leica L mount compatibility
Cons
- –Slower maximum aperture limits low-light performance
- –Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value
Decided which one is right for you?
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Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S
Panasonic LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S.
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.