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 300mm F4 IS PRO
Micro Four Thirds Mount
600mm-equiv. F4 super-telephoto with Sync IS (6 stops), 1475g weight, removable rotating tripod collar, and PRO weather sealing.
$3,499
Launch priceReleased Feb 2016
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S is 3 years newer.
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Wins
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
Wins
M.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm F4 IS PRO
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BM.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm F4 IS PRO has higher OIS effectiveness (4 stops vs 0 stops)
- ANIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S has lower Min focus distance (38 cm vs 140 cm)
- ANIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S has lower Weight (805 g vs 1475 g)
- ANIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S has lower Length (126 mm vs 227 mm)
- ANIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/2.8 vs f/4)
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
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M.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm F4 IS PRO
⌀93 × 227 mm
1475 g (3.25 lb / 52.03 oz)
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S is 101mm shorter and 4mm narrower than M.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm F4 IS PRO.
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S is 670 g lighter than M.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm F4 IS PRO.
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 2 ED, 4 Aspherical
- ✓
Min focus distance
38 cm vs 140 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Weight
805 g vs 1475 g — lower is better
- ✓
Length
126 mm vs 227 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/2.8 vs f/4 — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/2.8 vs f/4 — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
89 mm vs 92.5 mm — lower is better
Reasons to choose the M.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm F4 IS PRO
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 3 Super ED, 3 HR, 1 E-HR
- ✓
OIS effectiveness
4 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
- ✓
Optical stabilization
Only M.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm F4 IS PRO supports it
- ✓
Max magnification
0.24 × vs 0.22 × — higher is better
Shared specifications
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 300mm F4 IS PRO
Pros
- ✓Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
- ✓Built-in optical image stabilization
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
Cons
- –Premium price point
- –Relatively heavy for extended handheld use
- –Slower maximum aperture limits low-light performance
Decided which one is right for you?
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Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm F4 IS PRO
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Full specifications
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.