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
Panasonic
LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 35-100mm F2.8 II
Micro Four Thirds Mount
LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 35-100mm F2.8 II — 35–100mm f/2.8 for Micro Four Thirds, a popular choice in the panasonic lineup.
$1,499
Launch priceReleased Jun 2017
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S is 1.7 years newer.
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Wins
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
Wins
LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 35-100mm F2.8 II
3 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BLEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 35-100mm F2.8 II has higher OIS effectiveness (5 stops vs 0 stops)
- BLEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 35-100mm F2.8 II has lower Diameter (70 mm vs 89 mm)
- ANIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S has lower Length (126 mm vs 156 mm)
- BLEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 35-100mm F2.8 II has higher Max magnification (0.25 × vs 0.22 ×)
- BLEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 35-100mm F2.8 II has lower Weight (760 g vs 805 g)
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 24-70mm f/2.8 S
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 2 ED, 4 Aspherical
- ✓
Length
126 mm vs 156 mm — lower is better
Reasons to choose the LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 35-100mm F2.8 II
- ✓
Special elements
Adds Aspherical
- ✓
OIS effectiveness
5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
- ✓
Optical stabilization
Only LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 35-100mm F2.8 II supports it
- ✓
Diameter
70 mm vs 89 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Weight
760 g vs 805 g — lower is better
- ✓
Max magnification
0.25 × vs 0.22 × — higher is better
Shared specifications
Max aperture (Wide)
Both f/2.8
Max aperture (Tele)
Both f/2.8
Min focus distance
Both 38 cm
Internal focus
Both support internal focus
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 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 VARIO-ELMARIT 35-100mm F2.8 II
Pros
- ✓Versatile zoom range covers multiple focal lengths in one lens
- ✓Built-in optical image stabilization
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
Cons
- –Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value
Decided which one is right for you?
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Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.