Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70mm F2.8 S vs Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 Zoom Shift CF

Both are Nikon Z lenses. Here is what actually differs.

Nikon · 2019

Nikkor Z 24-70mm F2.8 S

f/2.8805 g

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Laowa

12-24mm f/5.6 Zoom Shift CF

f/5.6

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Pick the Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70mm F2.8 S if

You need 2 stops more light for low light or background blur (f/2.8 vs f/5.6)
You need more reach: 70mm vs 24mm at the long end
You shoot full frame: the Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 Zoom Shift CF is made for APS-C
Our notes say it suits: Weddings and events, portraits, video

Pick the Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 Zoom Shift CF if

You want a wider view: 12mm vs 24mm at the wide end
You want bigger close-ups: 0.4× vs 0.22× maximum magnification

Spec differences

14 differences

Specifications that differ between the Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70mm F2.8 S and the Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 Zoom Shift CF
	Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70mm F2.8 S	Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 Zoom Shift CF
Brand	Nikon	Laowa
Type	Zoom	Wide Zoom
Format	Full frame	APS-C
Focal length	24-70mm	12-24mm
Max aperture	f/2.8 2 stops faster	f/5.6
Weight	805 g	not listed
Length	126 mm	not listed
Diameter	89 mm	not listed
Filter thread	82 mm	not listed
Min focus distance	0.38 m	not listed
Max magnification	0.22×	0.4× larger
Aperture blades	not listed	9
Optical design	17 elements / 15 groups	15 elements / 11 groups
Released	2019	not listed

2 identical specs hidden: mount, image stabilization. Show all

Mount: Nikon Z both
Image stabilization: No both

Our notes

Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70mm F2.8 S

The Nikkor Z 24-70mm F2.8 S is a professional standard zoom for Nikon Z full-frame cameras with a constant f/2.8 aperture. Weather-sealed and noted for sharpness.