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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 price

Released Feb 2019

vs

Panasonic

LEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm F1.4 II

Micro Four Thirds Mount

LEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm F1.4 II — 25mm f/1.4 for Micro Four Thirds, a popular choice in the panasonic lineup.

$699

Launch price

Released Oct 2018

NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S is 4 months newer.

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Wins

1categories

NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

LandscapeSports & Action

Wins

6categories

LEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm F1.4 II

PortraitSports & Action

1 categories tied

TL;DR — Key differences

NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S wins 1 categories·LEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm F1.4 II wins 4 categories
  • BLEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm F1.4 II has lower Weight (265 g vs 805 g)
  • BLEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm F1.4 II has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.4 vs f/2.8)
  • BLEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm F1.4 II has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.4 vs f/2.8)
  • ANIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S has higher Max magnification (0.22 × vs 0.15 ×)
  • BLEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm F1.4 II has lower Length (87 mm vs 126 mm)

Key specs at a glance

NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 SLEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm F1.4 II
Focal Length24-70 mm25 mm
Max Aperturef/2.8f/1.4
MountNikon ZMicro Four Thirds
CoverageFull FrameMicro Four Thirds
StabilizationNoNo
Weight805 g265 g
Min Focus38 cm30 cm
Filter Size82 mm67 mm

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseNIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 SLEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm F1.4 II
Portrait
4.5Fair
6.5Good
Sports & Action
6.5Good
6.5Good
Video & Hybrid
5.0Fair
3.5Limited
Landscape
7.0Good
2.0Limited
Travel
4.0Fair
5.0Fair
Wildlife
2.0Limited
1.0Limited
Macro & Close-up
0.0Limited
1.5Limited

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

  • Weather sealing

    Only NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S supports it

  • Control ring

    Only NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S supports it

  • Custom function button

    Only NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S supports it

  • Max magnification

    0.22 × vs 0.15 × — higher is better

Reasons to choose the LEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm F1.4 II

  • Special elements

    Adds Aspherical, ED

  • Weight

    265 g vs 805 g — lower is better

  • Max aperture (Wide)

    f/1.4 vs f/2.8 — lower is better

  • Max aperture (Tele)

    f/1.4 vs f/2.8 — lower is better

  • Length

    87 mm vs 126 mm — lower is better

  • Diameter

    70 mm vs 89 mm — lower is better

  • Min focus distance

    30 cm vs 38 cm — lower is better

Shared specifications

Internal focus

Both support internal focus

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)

LEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm F1.4 II

Pros

  • Bright f/1.4 aperture for low light and subject separation
  • Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
  • Lightweight design easy to carry all day

Cons

  • Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value

Decided which one is right for you?

Compare live prices for the NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S and LEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm F1.4 II at major authorized retailers.

Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

Panasonic LEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm F1.4 II

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Full specifications

= category winner

NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
LEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm F1.4 II
Focal length (Min)
24 mm
25 mm
Focal length (Max)
70 mm
25 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/2.8
f/1.4+2 stops wider
Max aperture (Tele)
f/2.8
f/1.4+2 stops wider
Elements
17
10
Groups
15
8
Special elements
2 ED, 4 Aspherical
Aspherical, ED
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
LEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm F1.4 II
Min focus distance
38 cm
30 cm−8 cm less
Max magnification
0.22 ×+47%
0.15 ×
Autofocus motor
Multi-Focus Stepping Motors (STM)
Linear / Stepping Motor
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
LEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm F1.4 II
Optical stabilization
No
No
OIS effectiveness
0 stops
0 stops
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
LEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm F1.4 II
Weight
805 g
265 g−540 g less
Length
126 mm
87 mm−39 mm less
Diameter
89 mm
70 mm−19 mm less
Filter thread size
82 mm
67 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
No
Diaphragm blades
9
11
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
LEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm F1.4 II
Lens mount
Nikon Z
Micro Four Thirds
Format coverage
Full Frame
Micro Four Thirds

Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.