Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 28-70 f/2.8 ASPH. vs Panasonic LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 MACRO O.I.S.
Key differences
- —The Vario-Elmarit-SL 28-70 f/2.8 ASPH. is 108g lighter (572g vs 680g).
- —The Vario-Elmarit-SL 28-70 f/2.8 ASPH. is faster: f/2.8 vs f/4 (≈1.0 stops more light).
- —At launch the LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 MACRO O.I.S. cost $591 less ($1,299 vs $1,890).
- —For close-ups the LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 MACRO O.I.S. reaches 0.50× vs 0.30×.
Which to choose
- Vario-Elmarit-SL 28-70 f/2.8 ASPH.
Choose it for:
- +The lightest option: 572g, 108g less than the next
- +The brightest aperture: f/2.8, about 1.0 stop more light
- +The sharpest results in reviews
- +The nicest background blur in reviews
- LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 MACRO O.I.S.
Choose it for:
- +The widest view: starts at 24mm
- +The longest reach: up to 105mm
- +The best close-ups: 0.50× magnification
- +Optical stabilisation
- +The lowest launch price: $1,299, $591 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
- 28–70mm
- 24–105mm
- Max aperture
- F2.8◆
- F4
- Weight
- 572g◆
- 680g
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 73.0 × 102.0mm
- 84.0 × 118.0mm
- Volume
- 427 cm³◆
- 654 cm³
- Density
- 1.34 g/cm³
- 1.04 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- ⌀67mm
- ⌀77mm
- Min focus
- 0.19m◆
- 0.30m
- Max magnification
- 0.30×
- 0.50×◆
- Elements / groups
- 16 / 12
- 16 / 13
- Aperture blades
- 9
- 9
- Focus drive
- Not specified by Leica
- Linear Motor
- Stabilisation
- —
- Yes
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- Yes
- Aperture ring
- —
- —
- Released
- 2025
- 2019
- MSRP (USD)
- $1,890
- $1,299◆
- Sharpness
- 9.0◆
- 8.0
- Bokeh Rendering
- 8.7◆
- 7.2
- Autofocus Speed
- 8.4
- 8.4
- Flare Resistance
- 8.0
- 8.4◆
- Build / Sealing
- 9.0◆
- 8.6
- Value / Size
- 7.6
- 7.6
Performance overlay
- Vario-Elmarit-SL 28-70 f/2.8 ASPH.
- LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 MACRO O.I.S.
◆ marks the best value in a row. Scores are 0–10 editorial ratings.