Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90 f/2.8-4 ASPH. vs Panasonic LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 MACRO O.I.S.
Key differences
- —The LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 MACRO O.I.S. is 460g lighter (680g vs 1140g).
- —The Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90 f/2.8-4 ASPH. is faster: f/2.8 vs f/4 (≈1.0 stops more light).
- —For close-ups the LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 MACRO O.I.S. reaches 0.50× vs 0.26×.
Which to choose
- Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90 f/2.8-4 ASPH.
Choose it for:
- +The brightest aperture: f/2.8, about 1.0 stop more light
- LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 MACRO O.I.S.
Choose it for:
- +The lightest option: 680g, 460g less than the next
- +The longest reach: up to 105mm
- +The best close-ups: 0.50× magnification
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
- 24–90mm
- 24–105mm
- Max aperture
- F2.8–4◆
- F4
- Weight
- 1,140g
- 680g◆
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 88.0 × 138.0mm
- 84.0 × 118.0mm
- Volume
- 839 cm³
- 654 cm³◆
- Density
- 1.36 g/cm³
- 1.04 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- ⌀82mm
- ⌀77mm
- Min focus
- 0.30m
- 0.30m
- Max magnification
- 0.26×
- 0.50×◆
- Elements / groups
- 18 / 15
- 16 / 13
- Aperture blades
- Not published
- 9
- Focus drive
- Stepping motor with linear positioning
- Linear Motor
- Stabilisation
- Yes
- Yes
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- Yes
- Aperture ring
- —
- —
- Released
- 2015
- 2019
- MSRP (USD)
- Unconfirmed
- $1,299
- Sharpness
- 8.8◆
- 8.0
- Bokeh Rendering
- 8.0◆
- 7.2
- Autofocus Speed
- 8.6◆
- 8.4
- Flare Resistance
- 8.6◆
- 8.4
- Build / Sealing
- 9.2◆
- 8.6
- Value / Size
- 6.0
- 7.6◆
Performance overlay
- Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90 f/2.8-4 ASPH.
- LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 MACRO O.I.S.
◆ marks the best value in a row. Scores are 0–10 editorial ratings.