Nikon
Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S
Prime/Zoom
91
/ 100
From $2,699
VS
Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM wins by 3
Canon
Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM
Prime/Zoom
94
/ 100
From $2,299
Specdex verdict
Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S lands at 91 and Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM at 94. That puts Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S if…
- ✓Fast aperture
- ✓Quiet autofocus
- ✓Weather-sealed (most)
Pick Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM if…
- ✓Fast autofocus
- ✓Weather-sealed
- ✓Premium optics
Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S 91
vs 94 Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM
Score breakdown
Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S
91 sharpness 91
af 89
build 88
value 85
Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM
94 sharpness 94
af 93
build 94
value 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S | Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM |
|---|
Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S
Pros
- +Fast aperture
- +Quiet autofocus
- +Weather-sealed (most)
Cons
- −Mount-specific
- −Weight varies
- −Price scales with quality
Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM
Pros
- +Fast autofocus
- +Weather-sealed
- +Premium optics
Cons
- −Heavy
- −Expensive
- −Focus breathing varies
FAQ: Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S vs Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM
Which is better, Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S or Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM? +
Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM scores 94 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S worth the price? +
At $2,699, Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S delivers a Specdex score of 91 — strongest in sharpness.
Is Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM worth the price? +
At $2,299, Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM delivers a Specdex score of 94 — strongest in sharpness.
Does Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S or Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.