Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 28-70 f/2.8 ASPH. vs Panasonic Lumix S PRO 24-70mm F2.8
Every published spec side by side, with today's lowest prices for the market you've chosen.
Key differences
- Closest focus: 0.19 m on the Vario-Elmarit-SL 28-70 f/2.8 ASPH., against 0.37 m on the Lumix S PRO 24-70mm F2.8.
- Max magnification: 0.30× on the Vario-Elmarit-SL 28-70 f/2.8 ASPH., against 0.25× on the Lumix S PRO 24-70mm F2.8.
- Weight: 572 g on the Vario-Elmarit-SL 28-70 f/2.8 ASPH., against 935 g on the Lumix S PRO 24-70mm F2.8.
Vario-Elmarit-SL 28-70 f/2.8 ASPH. or Lumix S PRO 24-70mm F2.8: which should you buy?
Choose the Vario-Elmarit-SL 28-70 f/2.8 ASPH. for its closest focus, max magnification and weight.
On published specs the Lumix S PRO 24-70mm F2.8 leads the Vario-Elmarit-SL 28-70 f/2.8 ASPH. nowhere; buy it for its price, its handling or the lenses you already own.
On paper the Vario-Elmarit-SL 28-70 f/2.8 ASPH. wins more rows (3 to 0); if the Lumix S PRO 24-70mm F2.8's strengths are the ones you shoot with, and its price is lower where you buy, it can still be the better buy.
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| Lowest price today | $2,190 new $2,115 used | $1,947.99 new |
| Optics | ||
| Focal length | 28–70mm | 24–70mm |
| 35mm equivalent | 28–70mm (full frame) | 24–70mm (full frame) |
| Maximum apertureLower f-number lets in more light. A zoom wins only when it is as bright at both ends. | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Made for | Full frame | Full frame |
| Elements / groups | 16 / 12 | 18 / 16 |
| Aperture blades | — | 11 |
| Closest focus | 0.19 m (best) | 0.37 m |
| Max magnification | 0.30× (best) | 0.25× |
| Focus & handling | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes (Linear and stepping motors) |
| Optical stabilisation | No | No |
| Weather sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Internal zoom | No | No |
| Aperture ring | No | No |
| Teleconverter compatible | No | No |
| Size & weight | ||
| Weight | 572 g (best) | 935 g |
| Diameter × length | 73 × 102 mm | 90.9 × 140 mm |
| Filter thread | 67 mm | 82 mm |
Green marks the better figure where “better” is unambiguous. A dash means the maker doesn't publish it or we haven't verified it yet.