Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70 f/2.8 ASPH. vs Panasonic LUMIX S 24-60mm F2.8
Key differences
- —The LUMIX S 24-60mm F2.8 is 312g lighter (544g vs 856g).
- —For close-ups the Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70 f/2.8 ASPH. reaches 0.34× vs 0.30×.
Which to choose
- Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70 f/2.8 ASPH.
Choose it for:
- +The longest reach: up to 70mm
- +The best close-ups: 0.34× magnification
- +The sharpest results in reviews
- +The nicest background blur in reviews
- LUMIX S 24-60mm F2.8
Choose it for:
- +The lightest option: 544g, 312g less than the next
- +The fastest autofocus in reviews
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
- 24–70mm
- 24–60mm
- Max aperture
- F2.8
- F2.8
- Weight
- 856g
- 544g◆
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 88.0 × 123.0mm
- 84.0 × 99.9mm
- Volume
- 748 cm³
- 554 cm³◆
- Density
- 1.14 g/cm³
- 0.98 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- ⌀82mm
- ⌀77mm
- Min focus
- 0.18m◆
- 0.19m
- Max magnification
- 0.34×◆
- 0.30×
- Elements / groups
- 19 / 15
- 14 / 12
- Aperture blades
- 11◆
- 9
- Focus drive
- Stepping motor
- Dual Phase Linear Motor
- Stabilisation
- —
- —
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- Yes
- Aperture ring
- —
- —
- Released
- 2021
- 2025
- MSRP (USD)
- Unconfirmed
- $898
- Sharpness
- 8.8◆
- 8.2
- Bokeh Rendering
- 8.5◆
- 8.0
- Autofocus Speed
- 8.5
- 8.8◆
- Flare Resistance
- 8.4◆
- 8.0
- Build / Sealing
- 9.4◆
- 8.5
- Value / Size
- 6.4
- 8.6◆
Performance overlay
- Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70 f/2.8 ASPH.
- LUMIX S 24-60mm F2.8
◆ marks the best value in a row. Scores are 0–10 editorial ratings.