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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 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

NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S is 1.1 years newer.

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Wins

0categories

NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S

Sports & ActionVideo & Hybrid

Wins

2categories

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

Sports & ActionVideo & Hybrid

6 categories tied

TL;DR — Key differences

NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S wins 0 categories·LUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S. wins 2 categories
  • BLUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S. has lower Weight (1345 g vs 1360 g)
  • BLUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S. has lower Length (238 mm vs 240 mm)

Key specs at a glance

NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR SLUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S.
Focal Length70-200 mm70-200 mm
Max Aperturef/2.8f/2.8
MountNikon ZLeica L
CoverageFull FrameFull Frame
Stabilization5 stops5 stops
Weight1360 g1345 g
Min Focus38 cm38 cm
Filter Size77 mm77 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 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S.
Portrait
7.5Good
7.5Good
Sports & Action
9.5Excellent
9.5Excellent
Video & Hybrid
9.0Excellent
9.0Excellent
Landscape
3.0Limited
3.0Limited
Travel
4.0Fair
4.0Fair
Wildlife
5.5Fair
5.5Fair
Macro & Close-up
3.5Limited
3.5Limited

Why pick one over the other

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

No major spec wins compared to LUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S..

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

  • Weight

    1345 g vs 1360 g — lower is better

  • Length

    238 mm vs 240 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

Optical stabilization

Both support optical stabilization

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 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?

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

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

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

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Full specifications

= category winner

NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S
LUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S.
Focal length (Min)
70 mm
70 mm
Focal length (Max)
200 mm
200 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/2.8
f/2.8
Max aperture (Tele)
f/2.8
f/2.8
Elements
23
23
Groups
17
17
Special elements
Aspherical
Aspherical
NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S
LUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S.
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 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S.
Optical stabilization
Yes
Yes
OIS effectiveness
5 stops
5 stops
NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S
LUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S.
Weight
1360 g
1345 g−15 g less
Length
240 mm
238 mm−2 mm less
Diameter
81 mm
81 mm
Filter thread size
77 mm
77 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
9
9
NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR 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.