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 18mm F1.8
Leica L Mount
LUMIX S 18mm F1.8 — 18mm f/1.8 for Leica L, a popular choice in the panasonic lineup.
$599
Launch priceReleased Nov 2022
LUMIX S 18mm F1.8 is 3.8 years newer.
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Wins
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
Wins
LUMIX S 18mm F1.8
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BLUMIX S 18mm F1.8 has lower Weight (340 g vs 805 g)
- BLUMIX S 18mm F1.8 has lower Min focus distance (20 cm vs 38 cm)
- BLUMIX S 18mm F1.8 has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.8 vs f/2.8)
- BLUMIX S 18mm F1.8 has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.8 vs f/2.8)
- BLUMIX S 18mm F1.8 has lower Length (86.5 mm vs 126 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
for scale
LUMIX S 18mm F1.8
⌀67 × 87 mm
340 g (0.75 lb / 11.99 oz)
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S is 40mm longer and 22mm wider than LUMIX S 18mm F1.8.
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S is 465 g heavier than LUMIX S 18mm F1.8.
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
- ✓
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 0.2 × — higher is better
Reasons to choose the LUMIX S 18mm F1.8
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 2 Aspherical, 1 ED
- ✓
Weight
340 g vs 805 g — lower is better
- ✓
Min focus distance
20 cm vs 38 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/1.8 vs f/2.8 — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/1.8 vs f/2.8 — lower is better
- ✓
Length
86.5 mm vs 126 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
67 mm vs 89 mm — lower is better
Shared specifications
Internal focus
Both support internal focus
Weather sealing
Both support weather sealing
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 18mm F1.8
Pros
- ✓Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
- ✓Lightweight design easy to carry all day
- ✓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 18mm F1.8
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.