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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

LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S.

Leica L Mount

LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S. — 100mm f/2.8 for Leica L, a popular choice in the panasonic lineup.

$999

Launch price

Released Jun 2020

LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S. is 1.3 years newer.

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Wins

1categories

NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

LandscapeSports & Action

Wins

5categories

LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S.

Macro & Close-upSports & Action

2 categories tied

TL;DR — Key differences

NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S wins 1 categories·LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S. wins 4 categories
  • BLUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S. has higher OIS effectiveness (5 stops vs 0 stops)
  • BLUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S. has higher Max magnification (1 × vs 0.22 ×)
  • BLUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S. has lower Min focus distance (28 cm vs 38 cm)
  • ANIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S has lower Length (126 mm vs 154 mm)
  • BLUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S. has lower Diameter (81 mm vs 89 mm)

Key specs at a glance

NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 SLUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S.
Focal Length24-70 mm100 mm
Max Aperturef/2.8f/2.8
MountNikon ZLeica L
CoverageFull FrameFull Frame
StabilizationNo5 stops
Weight805 g740 g
Min Focus38 cm28 cm
Filter Size82 mm77 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 SLUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S.
Portrait
4.5Fair
4.5Fair
Sports & Action
6.5Good
7.5Good
Video & Hybrid
5.0Fair
7.0Good
Landscape
7.0Good
3.0Limited
Travel
4.0Fair
2.0Limited
Wildlife
2.0Limited
5.5Fair
Macro & Close-up
0.0Limited
9.0Excellent

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

  • Custom function button

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

  • Length

    126 mm vs 154 mm — lower is better

Reasons to choose the LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S.

  • Special elements

    Adds Aspherical

  • OIS effectiveness

    5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better

  • Max magnification

    1 × vs 0.22 × — higher is better

  • Optical stabilization

    Only LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S. supports it

  • Min focus distance

    28 cm vs 38 cm — lower is better

  • Diameter

    81 mm vs 89 mm — lower is better

  • Weight

    740 g vs 805 g — lower 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

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)

LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S.

Pros

  • Built-in optical image stabilization
  • Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
  • Native Leica L mount compatibility

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

Panasonic LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S.

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Full specifications

= category winner

NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S.
Focal length (Min)
24 mm
100 mm
Focal length (Max)
70 mm
100 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/2.8
f/2.8
Max aperture (Tele)
f/2.8
f/2.8
Elements
17
14
Groups
15
11
Special elements
2 ED, 4 Aspherical
Aspherical
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S.
Min focus distance
38 cm
28 cm−10 cm less
Max magnification
0.22 ×
1 ×4.5× more
Autofocus motor
Multi-Focus Stepping Motors (STM)
Linear / Stepping Motor
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S.
Optical stabilization
No
Yes
OIS effectiveness
0 stops
5 stops
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S.
Weight
805 g
740 g−65 g less
Length
126 mm−28 mm less
154 mm
Diameter
89 mm
81 mm−8 mm less
Filter thread size
82 mm
77 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
9
9
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S.
Lens mount
Nikon Z
Leica L
Format coverage
Full Frame
Full Frame

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