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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 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S.

Leica L Mount

LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S. — 24–105mm f/4 for Leica L, a popular choice in the panasonic lineup.

$1,299

Launch price

Released Oct 2019

LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S. is 8 months newer.

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Wins

3categories

NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

LandscapeSports & Action

Wins

5categories

LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S.

Video & HybridMacro & Close-up

TL;DR — Key differences

NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S wins 2 categories·LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S. wins 3 categories
  • BLUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S. has higher OIS effectiveness (5 stops vs 0 stops)
  • BLUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S. has higher Max magnification (1 × vs 0.22 ×)
  • 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 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S. has lower Min focus distance (28 cm vs 38 cm)

Key specs at a glance

NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 SLUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S.
Focal Length24-70 mm24-105 mm
Max Aperturef/2.8f/4
MountNikon ZLeica L
CoverageFull FrameFull Frame
StabilizationNo5 stops
Weight805 g780 g
Min Focus38 cm28 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 SLUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S.
Portrait
4.5Fair
5.5Fair
Sports & Action
6.5Good
6.5Good
Video & Hybrid
5.0Fair
9.0Excellent
Landscape
7.0Good
6.0Good
Travel
4.0Fair
5.0Fair
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

  • Max aperture (Wide)

    f/2.8 vs f/4 — lower is better

  • Max aperture (Tele)

    f/2.8 vs f/4 — lower is better

  • Length

    126 mm vs 159 mm — lower is better

Reasons to choose the LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 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 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S. supports it

  • Min focus distance

    28 cm vs 38 cm — lower is better

  • Diameter

    70 mm vs 89 mm — lower is better

  • Weight

    780 g vs 805 g — lower 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 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S.

Pros

  • Built-in optical image stabilization
  • 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 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S.

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Full specifications

= category winner

NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S.
Focal length (Min)
24 mm
24 mm
Focal length (Max)
70 mm
105 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/2.8+1 stop wider
f/4
Max aperture (Tele)
f/2.8+1 stop wider
f/4
Elements
17
20
Groups
15
15
Special elements
2 ED, 4 Aspherical
Aspherical
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 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 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S.
Optical stabilization
No
Yes
OIS effectiveness
0 stops
5 stops
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S.
Weight
805 g
780 g−25 g less
Length
126 mm−33 mm less
159 mm
Diameter
89 mm
70 mm−19 mm less
Filter thread size
82 mm
67 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
9
9
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 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.