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
OM System
M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO II
Micro Four Thirds Mount
IP53 weather-sealed standard zoom with constant F2.8, MSC autofocus, and 0.3× magnification at 40mm.
$1,299
Launch priceReleased Feb 2022
M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO II is 3 years newer.
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Wins
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
Wins
M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO II
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BM.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO II has lower Weight (382 g vs 805 g)
- BM.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO II has lower Min focus distance (20 cm vs 38 cm)
- BM.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO II has lower Length (84 mm vs 126 mm)
- BM.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO II has higher Max magnification (0.3 × vs 0.22 ×)
- BM.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO II has lower Diameter (69.9 mm vs 89 mm)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
⌀89 × 126 mm
805 g (1.77 lb / 28.40 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO II
⌀70 × 84 mm
382 g (0.84 lb / 13.47 oz)
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S is 42mm longer and 19mm wider than M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO II.
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S is 423 g heavier than M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO II.
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 24-70mm f/2.8 S
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 4 Aspherical
Reasons to choose the M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO II
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 1 EDA, 2 Aspherical, 1 DSA…
- ✓
Weight
382 g vs 805 g — lower is better
- ✓
Min focus distance
20 cm vs 38 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Length
84 mm vs 126 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
69.9 mm vs 89 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Max magnification
0.3 × vs 0.22 × — higher 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.
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)
M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO II
Pros
- ✓Constant F2.8 across 12–40mm (24–80mm equiv.)
- ✓IP53 dust/splash/freeze resistance with ZERO coating
- ✓Compact 382g body with MF clutch and L-Fn button
Cons
- –No lens-based IS — relies on Sync IS in compatible bodies
- –Extending barrel design
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Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO II
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.