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NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S

Nikon Z Mount

NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S — 70–200mm f/2.8 for Nikon Z, a popular choice in the nikon lineup.

$2,599

Launch price

Released Oct 2020

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

NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S is 1 year newer.

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Wins

2categories

NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S

Sports & ActionVideo & Hybrid

Wins

5categories

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

Video & HybridMacro & Close-up

1 categories tied

TL;DR — Key differences

NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR 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 Max magnification (1 × vs 0.25 ×)
  • BLUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S. has lower Weight (780 g vs 1360 g)
  • BLUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S. has lower Length (159 mm vs 240 mm)
  • ANIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/2.8 vs f/4)
  • ANIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/2.8 vs f/4)

Key specs at a glance

NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR SLUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S.
Focal Length70-200 mm24-105 mm
Max Aperturef/2.8f/4
MountNikon ZLeica L
CoverageFull FrameFull Frame
Stabilization5 stops5 stops
Weight1360 g780 g
Min Focus38 cm28 cm
Filter Size77 mm67 mm

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseNIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR SLUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S.
Portrait
7.5Good
5.5Fair
Sports & Action
9.5Excellent
6.5Good
Video & Hybrid
9.0Excellent
9.0Excellent
Landscape
3.0Limited
6.0Good
Travel
4.0Fair
5.0Fair
Wildlife
5.5Fair
5.5Fair
Macro & Close-up
3.5Limited
9.0Excellent

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose the NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S

  • 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 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S.

  • Max magnification

    1 × vs 0.25 × — higher is better

  • Weight

    780 g vs 1360 g — lower is better

  • Length

    159 mm vs 240 mm — lower is better

  • Min focus distance

    28 cm vs 38 cm — lower is better

  • Diameter

    70 mm vs 81 mm — lower is better

Shared specifications

Internal focus

Both support internal focus

Optical stabilization

Both support optical stabilization

OIS effectiveness

Both 5 stops

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 70-200mm f/2.8 VR 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

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?

Compare live prices for the NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S and LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S. at major authorized retailers.

Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S

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

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Full specifications

= category winner

NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S
LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S.
Focal length (Min)
70 mm
24 mm
Focal length (Max)
200 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
23
20
Groups
17
15
Special elements
Aspherical
Aspherical
NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S
LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S.
Min focus distance
38 cm
28 cm−10 cm less
Max magnification
0.25 ×
1 ×4× more
Autofocus motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S
LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S.
Optical stabilization
Yes
Yes
OIS effectiveness
5 stops
5 stops
NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S
LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S.
Weight
1360 g
780 g−580 g less
Length
240 mm
159 mm−81 mm less
Diameter
81 mm
70 mm−11 mm less
Filter thread size
77 mm
67 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
9
9
NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR 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.