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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 50mm F1.4

Leica L Mount

LUMIX S PRO 50mm F1.4 — 50mm f/1.4 for Leica L, a popular choice in the panasonic lineup.

$2,299

Launch price

Released Oct 2019

LUMIX S PRO 50mm F1.4 is 8 months newer.

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Wins

3categories

NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

LandscapeSports & Action

Wins

4categories

LUMIX S PRO 50mm F1.4

PortraitSports & Action

1 categories tied

TL;DR — Key differences

NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S wins 2 categories·LUMIX S PRO 50mm F1.4 wins 3 categories
  • BLUMIX S PRO 50mm F1.4 has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.4 vs f/2.8)
  • BLUMIX S PRO 50mm F1.4 has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.4 vs f/2.8)
  • ANIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S has higher Max magnification (0.22 × vs 0.15 ×)
  • ANIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S has lower Length (126 mm vs 184 mm)
  • BLUMIX S PRO 50mm F1.4 has lower Min focus distance (30 cm vs 38 cm)

Key specs at a glance

NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 SLUMIX S PRO 50mm F1.4
Focal Length24-70 mm50 mm
Max Aperturef/2.8f/1.4
MountNikon ZLeica L
CoverageFull FrameFull Frame
StabilizationNoNo
Weight805 g958 g
Min Focus38 cm30 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 50mm F1.4
Portrait
4.5Fair
8.5Excellent
Sports & Action
6.5Good
6.5Good
Video & Hybrid
5.0Fair
4.5Fair
Landscape
7.0Good
4.0Fair
Travel
4.0Fair
2.0Limited
Wildlife
2.0Limited
3.0Limited
Macro & Close-up
0.0Limited
1.5Limited

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 184 mm — lower is better

  • Weight

    805 g vs 958 g — lower is better

  • Max magnification

    0.22 × vs 0.15 × — higher is better

Reasons to choose the LUMIX S PRO 50mm F1.4

  • Special elements

    Adds Aspherical, ED

  • Max aperture (Wide)

    f/1.4 vs f/2.8 — lower is better

  • Max aperture (Tele)

    f/1.4 vs f/2.8 — lower is better

  • Min focus distance

    30 cm vs 38 cm — lower is better

  • Diameter

    81 mm vs 89 mm — 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 PRO 50mm F1.4

Pros

  • Bright f/1.4 aperture for low light and subject separation
  • Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
  • 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 50mm F1.4

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Full specifications

= category winner

NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
LUMIX S PRO 50mm F1.4
Focal length (Min)
24 mm
50 mm
Focal length (Max)
70 mm
50 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/2.8
f/1.4+2 stops wider
Max aperture (Tele)
f/2.8
f/1.4+2 stops wider
Elements
17
14
Groups
15
11
Special elements
2 ED, 4 Aspherical
Aspherical, ED
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
LUMIX S PRO 50mm F1.4
Min focus distance
38 cm
30 cm−8 cm less
Max magnification
0.22 ×+47%
0.15 ×
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 50mm F1.4
Optical stabilization
No
No
OIS effectiveness
0 stops
0 stops
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
LUMIX S PRO 50mm F1.4
Weight
805 g−153 g less
958 g
Length
126 mm−58 mm less
184 mm
Diameter
89 mm
81 mm−8 mm less
Filter thread size
82 mm
77 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
9
11
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
LUMIX S PRO 50mm F1.4
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.