Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200 f/2.8 ASPH. vs Panasonic LUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S.
Key differences
- —The Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200 f/2.8 ASPH. is 30g lighter (1540g vs 1570g).
- —At launch the LUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S. cost $696 less ($2,599 vs $3,295).
- —For close-ups the LUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S. reaches 0.21× vs 0.20×.
Which to choose
- Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200 f/2.8 ASPH.
No clear advantage on paper. Compare handling and the full specs below.
- LUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S.
Choose it for:
- +The best close-ups: 0.21× magnification
- +The lowest launch price: $2,599, $696 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
- 70–200mm
- Max aperture
- F2.8
- F2.8
- Weight
- 1,540g◆
- 1,570g
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 89.0 × 207.0mm
- 94.4 × 208.6mm
- Volume
- 1288 cm³◆
- 1460 cm³
- Density
- 1.20 g/cm³
- 1.08 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- ⌀82mm
- ⌀82mm
- Min focus
- 0.65m◆
- 0.95m
- Max magnification
- 0.20×
- 0.21×◆
- Elements / groups
- 20 / 15
- 22 / 17
- Aperture blades
- 11
- 11
- Focus drive
- Not specified by Leica
- Double Focus (linear and stepping motors)
- Stabilisation
- Yes
- Yes
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- Yes
- Aperture ring
- —
- —
- Released
- 2024
- 2019
- MSRP (USD)
- $3,295
- $2,599◆
- Sharpness
- 9.0◆
- 8.6
- Bokeh Rendering
- 8.5
- 9.1◆
- Autofocus Speed
- 8.5
- 8.9◆
- Flare Resistance
- 8.3◆
- 8.2
- Build / Sealing
- 9.2
- 9.2
- Value / Size
- 6.5
- 7.2◆
Performance overlay
- Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200 f/2.8 ASPH.
- LUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S.
◆ marks the best value in a row. Scores are 0–10 editorial ratings.