Leica APO-Macro-Elmarit-SL 100 f/2.8 vs Panasonic LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 MACRO
Key differences
- —The LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 MACRO is 503g lighter (298g vs 801g).
- —At launch the LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 MACRO cost $1,701 less ($999 vs $2,700).
Which to choose
- APO-Macro-Elmarit-SL 100 f/2.8
No clear advantage on paper. Compare handling and the full specs below.
- LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 MACRO
Choose it for:
- +The lightest option: 298g, 503g less than the next
- +The lowest launch price: $999, $1,701 less
Computed from published specs, confirmed launch prices and, where every lens has at least two reviews, review scores.
- Mount
- L-Mount (FF)
- L-Mount (FF)
- Focal length
- 100mm
- 100mm
- Max aperture
- F2.8
- F2.8
- Weight
- 801g
- 298g◆
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 77.0 × 137.0mm
- 73.6 × 82.0mm
- Volume
- 638 cm³
- 349 cm³◆
- Density
- 1.26 g/cm³
- 0.85 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- ⌀67mm
- ⌀67mm
- Min focus
- 0.29m
- 0.20m◆
- Max magnification
- 1.00×
- 1.00×
- Elements / groups
- 17 / 12
- 13 / 11
- Aperture blades
- 9
- 9
- Focus drive
- AF motor (type not published)
- Dual Phase Linear Motor
- Stabilisation
- —
- —
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- Yes
- Aperture ring
- —
- —
- Released
- 2026
- 2024
- MSRP (USD)
- $2,700
- $999◆
- Sharpness
- 9.2◆
- 8.4
- Bokeh Rendering
- 8.8◆
- 7.5
- Autofocus Speed
- 8.0
- 8.2◆
- Flare Resistance
- 8.5◆
- 6.8
- Build / Sealing
- 9.2◆
- 8.3
- Value / Size
- 7.0
- 8.3◆
Performance overlay
- APO-Macro-Elmarit-SL 100 f/2.8
- LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 MACRO
◆ marks the best value in a row. Scores are 0–10 editorial ratings.