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 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S.
Leica L Mount
LUMIX S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S. — 70–300mm f/4.5-5.6 for Leica L, a popular choice in the panasonic lineup.
$1,249
Launch priceReleased Apr 2021
NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S is 2 months newer.
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Wins
NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S
Wins
LUMIX S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S.
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- ANIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/2.8 vs f/5.6)
- ANIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/2.8 vs f/4.5)
- ANIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S has lower Weight (630 g vs 790 g)
- ANIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S has lower Length (140 mm vs 161 mm)
- BLUMIX S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S. has lower Diameter (81 mm vs 85 mm)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S
⌀85 × 140 mm
630 g (1.39 lb / 22.22 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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LUMIX S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S.
⌀81 × 161 mm
790 g (1.74 lb / 27.87 oz)
NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S is 21mm shorter and 4mm wider than LUMIX S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S..
NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S is 160 g lighter than LUMIX S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.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 NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/2.8 vs f/5.6 — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/2.8 vs f/4.5 — lower is better
- ✓
Weight
630 g vs 790 g — lower is better
- ✓
Length
140 mm vs 161 mm — lower is better
Reasons to choose the LUMIX S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S.
- ✓
Custom function button
Only LUMIX S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S. supports it
- ✓
Diameter
81 mm vs 85 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Min focus distance
28 cm vs 29 cm — lower is better
Shared specifications
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
Control ring
Both support control ring
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 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 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?
Compare live prices for the NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S and LUMIX S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S. at major authorized retailers.
Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S
Panasonic LUMIX S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S.
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.