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
LUMIX S 16-35mm F4
Leica L Mount
LUMIX S 16-35mm F4 — 16–35mm f/4 for Leica L, a popular choice in the panasonic lineup.
$1,299
Launch priceReleased Jan 2023
LUMIX S 16-35mm F4 is 3.9 years newer.
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Wins
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
Wins
LUMIX S 16-35mm F4
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BLUMIX S 16-35mm F4 has lower Weight (493 g vs 805 g)
- BLUMIX S 16-35mm F4 has lower Min focus distance (25 cm vs 38 cm)
- ANIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/2.8 vs f/4)
- ANIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/2.8 vs f/4)
- BLUMIX S 16-35mm F4 has lower Diameter (73.6 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
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LUMIX S 16-35mm F4
⌀74 × 105 mm
493 g (1.09 lb / 17.39 oz)
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S is 21mm longer and 15mm wider than LUMIX S 16-35mm F4.
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S is 312 g heavier than LUMIX S 16-35mm F4.
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
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Special elements
Adds 2 ED, 4 Aspherical
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/2.8 vs f/4 — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/2.8 vs f/4 — lower is better
Reasons to choose the LUMIX S 16-35mm F4
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 2 Aspherical, 1 ED
- ✓
Weight
493 g vs 805 g — lower is better
- ✓
Min focus distance
25 cm vs 38 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
73.6 mm vs 89 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Length
105.4 mm vs 126 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Max magnification
0.25 × 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)
LUMIX S 16-35mm F4
Pros
- ✓Versatile zoom range covers multiple focal lengths in one lens
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
- ✓Native Leica L mount compatibility
Cons
- –Slower maximum aperture limits low-light performance
- –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 16-35mm F4
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Full specifications
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.