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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 PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S.

Leica L Mount

LUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S. — 70–200mm f/2.8 for Leica L, a popular choice in the panasonic lineup.

$2,599

Launch price

Released Sep 2019

LUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S. is 7 months newer.

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Wins

2categories

NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

LandscapeSports & Action

Wins

3categories

LUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S.

Sports & ActionVideo & Hybrid

3 categories tied

TL;DR — Key differences

NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S wins 2 categories·LUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S. wins 3 categories
  • BLUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S. has higher OIS effectiveness (5 stops vs 0 stops)
  • ANIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S has lower Length (126 mm vs 238 mm)
  • ANIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S has lower Weight (805 g vs 1345 g)
  • BLUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S. has higher Max magnification (0.25 × vs 0.22 ×)
  • BLUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 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 PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S.
Focal Length24-70 mm70-200 mm
Max Aperturef/2.8f/2.8
MountNikon ZLeica L
CoverageFull FrameFull Frame
StabilizationNo5 stops
Weight805 g1345 g
Min Focus38 cm38 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 PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S.
Portrait
4.5Fair
7.5Good
Sports & Action
6.5Good
9.5Excellent
Video & Hybrid
5.0Fair
9.0Excellent
Landscape
7.0Good
3.0Limited
Travel
4.0Fair
4.0Fair
Wildlife
2.0Limited
5.5Fair
Macro & Close-up
0.0Limited
3.5Limited

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 238 mm — lower is better

  • Weight

    805 g vs 1345 g — lower is better

Reasons to choose the LUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S.

  • Special elements

    Adds Aspherical

  • OIS effectiveness

    5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better

  • Optical stabilization

    Only LUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S. supports it

  • Diameter

    81 mm vs 89 mm — 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)

LUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S.

Pros

  • Versatile zoom range covers multiple focal lengths in one lens
  • Built-in optical image stabilization
  • Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting

Cons

  • Premium price point
  • Relatively heavy for extended handheld use

Decided which one is right for you?

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Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

Panasonic LUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S.

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Full specifications

= category winner

NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
LUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S.
Focal length (Min)
24 mm
70 mm
Focal length (Max)
70 mm
200 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/2.8
f/2.8
Max aperture (Tele)
f/2.8
f/2.8
Elements
17
23
Groups
15
17
Special elements
2 ED, 4 Aspherical
Aspherical
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
LUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S.
Min focus distance
38 cm
38 cm
Max magnification
0.22 ×
0.25 ×+14%
Autofocus motor
Multi-Focus Stepping Motors (STM)
Linear / Stepping Motor
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
LUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S.
Optical stabilization
No
Yes
OIS effectiveness
0 stops
5 stops
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
LUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S.
Weight
805 g−540 g less
1345 g
Length
126 mm−112 mm less
238 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 PRO 70-200mm F2.8 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.