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 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S.
Leica L Mount
LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S. — 24–105mm f/4 for Leica L, a popular choice in the panasonic lineup.
$1,299
Launch priceReleased Oct 2019
LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S. is 2.3 years newer.
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Wins
LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 35-100mm F2.8 II
Wins
LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S.
2 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BLUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S. has higher Max magnification (1 × vs 0.25 ×)
- ALEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 35-100mm F2.8 II has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/2.8 vs f/4)
- ALEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 35-100mm F2.8 II has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/2.8 vs f/4)
- BLUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S. has lower Min focus distance (28 cm vs 38 cm)
- ALEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 35-100mm F2.8 II has lower Weight (760 g vs 780 g)
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
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/2.8 vs f/4 — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/2.8 vs f/4 — lower is better
- ✓
Weight
760 g vs 780 g — lower is better
- ✓
Length
156 mm vs 159 mm — lower is better
Reasons to choose the LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S.
- ✓
Max magnification
1 × vs 0.25 × — higher is better
- ✓
Min focus distance
28 cm vs 38 cm — lower is better
Shared specifications
Internal focus
Both support internal focus
Optical stabilization
Both support optical stabilization
OIS effectiveness
Both 5 stops
Diameter
Both 70 mm
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 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 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S.
Pros
- ✓Built-in optical image stabilization
- ✓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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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 May 2026.