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
LUMIX S 100-400mm F5-6.3
Leica L Mount
LUMIX S 100-400mm F5-6.3 — 100–400mm f/5-6.3 for Leica L, a popular choice in the panasonic lineup.
$1,299
Launch priceReleased Jan 2024
LUMIX S 100-400mm F5-6.3 is 6.6 years newer.
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Wins
LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 35-100mm F2.8 II
Wins
LUMIX S 100-400mm F5-6.3
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- ALEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 35-100mm F2.8 II has lower Min focus distance (38 cm vs 130 cm)
- ALEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 35-100mm F2.8 II has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/2.8 vs f/6.3)
- ALEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 35-100mm F2.8 II has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/2.8 vs f/5)
- ALEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 35-100mm F2.8 II has lower Length (156 mm vs 205.5 mm)
- ALEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 35-100mm F2.8 II has lower Weight (760 g vs 985 g)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this lens size diff to shareLEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 35-100mm F2.8 II
⌀70 × 156 mm
760 g (1.68 lb / 26.81 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
LUMIX S 100-400mm F5-6.3
⌀83 × 206 mm
985 g (2.17 lb / 34.74 oz)
LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 35-100mm F2.8 II is 50mm shorter and 13mm narrower than LUMIX S 100-400mm F5-6.3.
LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 35-100mm F2.8 II is 225 g lighter than LUMIX S 100-400mm F5-6.3.
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 35-100mm F2.8 II
- ✓
Special elements
Adds Aspherical
- ✓
Min focus distance
38 cm vs 130 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/2.8 vs f/6.3 — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/2.8 vs f/5 — lower is better
- ✓
Length
156 mm vs 205.5 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Weight
760 g vs 985 g — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
70 mm vs 83 mm — lower is better
Reasons to choose the LUMIX S 100-400mm F5-6.3
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 2 ED, 1 UED
- ✓
OIS effectiveness
5.5 stops vs 5 stops — higher is better
Shared specifications
Max magnification
Both 0.25 ×
Internal focus
Both support internal focus
Optical stabilization
Both support optical stabilization
Weather sealing
Both support weather sealing
Control ring
Both support control ring
Custom function button
Both support custom function button
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
LUMIX S 100-400mm F5-6.3
Pros
- ✓Versatile zoom range covers multiple focal lengths in one lens
- ✓Built-in optical image stabilization
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
Cons
- –Relatively heavy for extended handheld use
- –Slower maximum aperture limits low-light performance
Decided which one is right for you?
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Panasonic LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 35-100mm F2.8 II
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.