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 16-35mm F4
Leica L Mount
LUMIX S 16-35mm F4 — 16–35mm f/4 for Leica L, a popular choice in the panasonic lineup.
$1,299
Launch priceReleased Jan 2023
LUMIX S 16-35mm F4 is 5.6 years newer.
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Wins
LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 35-100mm F2.8 II
Wins
LUMIX S 16-35mm F4
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- ALEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 35-100mm F2.8 II has higher OIS effectiveness (5 stops vs 0 stops)
- BLUMIX S 16-35mm F4 has lower Weight (493 g vs 760 g)
- BLUMIX S 16-35mm F4 has lower Min focus distance (25 cm vs 38 cm)
- BLUMIX S 16-35mm F4 has lower Length (105.4 mm vs 156 mm)
- ALEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 35-100mm F2.8 II has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/2.8 vs f/4)
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
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LUMIX S 16-35mm F4
⌀74 × 105 mm
493 g (1.09 lb / 17.39 oz)
LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 35-100mm F2.8 II is 51mm longer and 4mm narrower than LUMIX S 16-35mm F4.
LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 35-100mm F2.8 II is 267 g heavier than LUMIX S 16-35mm F4.
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
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Special elements
Adds Aspherical
- ✓
OIS effectiveness
5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
- ✓
Optical stabilization
Only LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 35-100mm F2.8 II supports it
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/2.8 vs f/4 — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/2.8 vs f/4 — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
70 mm vs 73.6 mm — lower is better
Reasons to choose the LUMIX S 16-35mm F4
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 2 Aspherical, 1 ED
- ✓
Weight
493 g vs 760 g — lower is better
- ✓
Min focus distance
25 cm vs 38 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Length
105.4 mm vs 156 mm — lower is better
Shared specifications
Max magnification
Both 0.25 ×
Internal focus
Both support internal focus
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 16-35mm F4
Pros
- ✓Versatile zoom range covers multiple focal lengths in one lens
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
- ✓Native Leica L mount compatibility
Cons
- –Slower maximum aperture limits low-light performance
- –Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.