Panasonic
LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 12-35mm F2.8 II
Micro Four Thirds Mount
LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 12-35mm F2.8 II — 12–35mm f/2.8 for Micro Four Thirds, a popular choice in the panasonic lineup.
$999
Launch priceReleased Jun 2017
Panasonic
LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8
Leica L Mount
LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8 — 24–70mm f/2.8 for Leica L, a popular choice in the panasonic lineup.
$2,199
Launch priceReleased Oct 2019
LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8 is 2.3 years newer.
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Wins
LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 12-35mm F2.8 II
Wins
LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- ALEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 12-35mm F2.8 II has higher OIS effectiveness (5 stops vs 0 stops)
- ALEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 12-35mm F2.8 II has lower Weight (305 g vs 935 g)
- ALEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 12-35mm F2.8 II has lower Length (93 mm vs 140 mm)
- ALEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 12-35mm F2.8 II has lower Diameter (61 mm vs 90.9 mm)
- BLUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8 has lower Min focus distance (37 cm vs 38 cm)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this lens size diff to shareLEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 12-35mm F2.8 II
⌀61 × 93 mm
305 g (0.67 lb / 10.76 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8
⌀91 × 140 mm
935 g (2.06 lb / 32.98 oz)
LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 12-35mm F2.8 II is 47mm shorter and 30mm narrower than LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8.
LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 12-35mm F2.8 II is 630 g lighter than LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8.
Diameter (⌀) is the maximum barrel width; length is measured from the mount to the front of the lens.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose the LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 12-35mm F2.8 II
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OIS effectiveness
5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
- ✓
Weight
305 g vs 935 g — lower is better
- ✓
Optical stabilization
Only LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 12-35mm F2.8 II supports it
- ✓
Length
93 mm vs 140 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
61 mm vs 90.9 mm — lower is better
Reasons to choose the LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8
- ✓
Custom function button
Only LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8 supports it
- ✓
Min focus distance
37 cm vs 38 cm — lower is better
Shared specifications
Max aperture (Wide)
Both f/2.8
Max aperture (Tele)
Both f/2.8
Max magnification
Both 0.25 ×
Internal focus
Both support internal focus
Weather sealing
Both support weather sealing
Control ring
Both support control ring
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 12-35mm F2.8 II
Pros
- ✓Versatile zoom range covers multiple focal lengths in one lens
- ✓Built-in optical image stabilization
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
- ✓Lightweight design easy to carry all day
Cons
- –Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value
LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8
Pros
- ✓Versatile zoom range covers multiple focal lengths in one lens
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
- ✓Native Leica L mount compatibility
Cons
- –Premium price point
- –Relatively heavy for extended handheld use
- –No optical stabilization — relies on body IBIS
Decided which one is right for you?
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Panasonic LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 12-35mm F2.8 II
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.