Panasonic
LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 35-100mm F2.8 II
Micro Four Thirds Mount
LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 35-100mm F2.8 II — 35–100mm f/2.8 for Micro Four Thirds, a popular choice in the panasonic lineup.
$1,499
Launch priceReleased Jun 2017
Panasonic
LEICA DG NOCTICRON 42.5mm F1.2
Micro Four Thirds Mount
LEICA DG NOCTICRON 42.5mm F1.2 — 42.5mm f/1.2 for Micro Four Thirds, a popular choice in the panasonic lineup.
$1,599
Launch priceReleased Aug 2014
LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 35-100mm F2.8 II is 2.8 years newer.
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Wins
LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 35-100mm F2.8 II
Wins
LEICA DG NOCTICRON 42.5mm F1.2
4 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BLEICA DG NOCTICRON 42.5mm F1.2 has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.2 vs f/2.8)
- BLEICA DG NOCTICRON 42.5mm F1.2 has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.2 vs f/2.8)
- BLEICA DG NOCTICRON 42.5mm F1.2 has lower Weight (425 g vs 760 g)
- BLEICA DG NOCTICRON 42.5mm F1.2 has lower Length (110 mm vs 156 mm)
Key specs at a glance
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 35-100mm F2.8 II
No major spec wins compared to LEICA DG NOCTICRON 42.5mm F1.2.
Reasons to choose the LEICA DG NOCTICRON 42.5mm F1.2
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/1.2 vs f/2.8 — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/1.2 vs f/2.8 — lower is better
- ✓
Special elements
Adds ED
- ✓
Weight
425 g vs 760 g — lower is better
- ✓
Length
110 mm vs 156 mm — lower is better
Shared specifications
Min focus distance
Both 38 cm
Max magnification
Both 0.25 ×
Internal focus
Both support internal focus
Optical stabilization
Both support optical stabilization
OIS effectiveness
Both 5 stops
Diameter
Both 70 mm
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 35-100mm 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
Cons
- –Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value
LEICA DG NOCTICRON 42.5mm F1.2
Pros
- ✓Bright f/1.2 aperture for low light and subject separation
- ✓Built-in optical image stabilization
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
Cons
- –Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value
Decided which one is right for you?
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Panasonic LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 35-100mm F2.8 II
Panasonic LEICA DG NOCTICRON 42.5mm F1.2
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.