Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200 f/2.8 ASPH. vs Panasonic LUMIX S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 MACRO O.I.S.
Key differences
- —The LUMIX S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 MACRO O.I.S. is 750g lighter (790g vs 1540g).
- —The Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200 f/2.8 ASPH. is faster: f/2.8 vs f/4.5 (≈1.4 stops more light).
- —At launch the LUMIX S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 MACRO O.I.S. cost $2,045 less ($1,250 vs $3,295).
- —For close-ups the LUMIX S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 MACRO O.I.S. reaches 0.50× vs 0.20×.
Which to choose
- Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200 f/2.8 ASPH.
Choose it for:
- +The brightest aperture: f/2.8, about 1.4 stops more light
- LUMIX S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 MACRO O.I.S.
Choose it for:
- +The lightest option: 790g, 750g less than the next
- +The longest reach: up to 300mm
- +The best close-ups: 0.50× magnification
- +The lowest launch price: $1,250, $2,045 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
- 70–200mm
- 70–300mm
- Max aperture
- F2.8◆
- F4.5–5.6
- Weight
- 1,540g
- 790g◆
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 89.0 × 207.0mm
- 84.0 × 148.0mm
- Volume
- 1288 cm³
- 820 cm³◆
- Density
- 1.20 g/cm³
- 0.96 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- ⌀82mm
- ⌀77mm
- Min focus
- 0.65m
- 0.54m◆
- Max magnification
- 0.20×
- 0.50×◆
- Elements / groups
- 20 / 15
- 17 / 11
- Aperture blades
- 11
- 11
- Focus drive
- Not specified by Leica
- Linear Motor
- Stabilisation
- Yes
- Yes
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- Yes
- Aperture ring
- —
- —
- Released
- 2024
- 2021
- MSRP (USD)
- $3,295
- $1,250◆
- Sharpness
- 9.0◆
- 8.7
- Bokeh Rendering
- 8.5◆
- 8.3
- Autofocus Speed
- 8.5
- 8.6◆
- Flare Resistance
- 8.3
- 8.7◆
- Build / Sealing
- 9.2◆
- 8.6
- Value / Size
- 6.5
- 8.0◆
Performance overlay
- Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200 f/2.8 ASPH.
- LUMIX S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 MACRO O.I.S.
◆ marks the best value in a row. Scores are 0–10 editorial ratings.