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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 PRO 24-70mm F2.8

Leica L Mount

LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8 — 24–70mm f/2.8 for Leica L, a popular choice in the panasonic lineup.

$2,199

Launch price

Released Oct 2019

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

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Wins

1categories

NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S

Sports & ActionVideo & Hybrid

Wins

3categories

LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8

Sports & ActionLandscape

4 categories tied

TL;DR — Key differences

NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S wins 1 categories·LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8 wins 3 categories
  • ANIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S has higher OIS effectiveness (5 stops vs 0 stops)
  • BLUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8 has lower Weight (935 g vs 1360 g)
  • BLUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8 has lower Length (181 mm vs 240 mm)
  • BLUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8 has lower Diameter (70 mm vs 81 mm)

Key specs at a glance

NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR SLUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8
Focal Length70-200 mm24-70 mm
Max Aperturef/2.8f/2.8
MountNikon ZLeica L
CoverageFull FrameFull Frame
Stabilization5 stopsNo
Weight1360 g935 g
Min Focus38 cm38 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 PRO 24-70mm F2.8
Portrait
7.5Good
4.5Fair
Sports & Action
9.5Excellent
6.5Good
Video & Hybrid
9.0Excellent
5.0Fair
Landscape
3.0Limited
6.0Good
Travel
4.0Fair
4.0Fair
Wildlife
5.5Fair
3.0Limited
Macro & Close-up
3.5Limited
2.0Limited

Why pick one over the other

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

  • OIS effectiveness

    5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better

  • Optical stabilization

    Only NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S supports it

Reasons to choose the LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8

  • Weight

    935 g vs 1360 g — lower is better

  • Length

    181 mm vs 240 mm — lower is better

  • Diameter

    70 mm vs 81 mm — lower is better

Shared specifications

Max aperture (Wide)

Both f/2.8

Max aperture (Tele)

Both f/2.8

Min focus distance

Both 38 cm

Max magnification

Both 0.25 ×

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 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 PRO 24-70mm F2.8

Pros

  • Versatile zoom range covers multiple focal lengths in one lens
  • Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
  • Native Leica L mount compatibility

Cons

  • Premium price point
  • Relatively heavy for extended handheld use
  • No optical stabilization — relies on body IBIS

Decided which one is right for you?

Compare live prices for the NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S and LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8 at major authorized retailers.

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

Panasonic LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8

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Full specifications

= category winner

NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S
LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8
Focal length (Min)
70 mm
24 mm
Focal length (Max)
200 mm
70 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/2.8
f/2.8
Max aperture (Tele)
f/2.8
f/2.8
Elements
23
16
Groups
17
12
Special elements
Aspherical
Aspherical
NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S
LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8
Min focus distance
38 cm
38 cm
Max magnification
0.25 ×
0.25 ×
Autofocus motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S
LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8
Optical stabilization
Yes
No
OIS effectiveness
5 stops
0 stops
NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S
LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8
Weight
1360 g
935 g−425 g less
Length
240 mm
181 mm−59 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 PRO 24-70mm F2.8
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.