Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200 f/2.8 ASPH. vs Panasonic Lumix S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S.
Every published spec side by side, with today's lowest prices for the market you've chosen.
Key differences
- Closest focus: 0.65 m on the Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200 f/2.8 ASPH., against 0.95 m on the Lumix S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S..
- Max magnification: 0.21× on the Lumix S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S., against 0.20× on the Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200 f/2.8 ASPH..
- Weight: 1,540 g on the Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200 f/2.8 ASPH., against 1,570 g on the Lumix S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S..
Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200 f/2.8 ASPH. or Lumix S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S.: which should you buy?
Choose the Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200 f/2.8 ASPH. for its closest focus and weight.
Choose the Lumix S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S. for its max magnification.
On paper the Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200 f/2.8 ASPH. wins more rows (2 to 1); if the Lumix S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S.'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 | $3,550 new | $2,399.99 new $1,545 used |
| Optics | ||
| Focal length | 70–200mm | 70–200mm |
| 35mm equivalent | 70–200mm (full frame) | 70–200mm (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 | 20 / 15 | 22 / 17 |
| Aperture blades | — | 11 |
| Closest focus | 0.65 m (best) | 0.95 m |
| Max magnification | 0.20× | 0.21× (best) |
| Focus & handling | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes (Linear and stepping motors) |
| Optical stabilisation | Yes | Yes |
| Weather sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Internal zoom | Yes | — |
| Aperture ring | No | No |
| Teleconverter compatible | Yes | Yes |
| Size & weight | ||
| Weight | 1,540 g (best) | 1,570 g |
| Diameter × length | 89 × 207 mm | 94.4 × 208.6 mm |
| Filter thread | 82 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.