Cameraegg Compare logoCameraegg

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 price

Released Jun 2017

vs
LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8

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 price

Released Oct 2019

LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8 is 2.3 years newer.

Affiliate disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, Cameraegg earns from qualifying purchases. Cameraegg may also earn commission from B&H links, at no extra cost to you.

Wins

3categories

LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 35-100mm F2.8 II

Video & HybridPortrait

Wins

2categories

LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8

Sports & ActionLandscape

3 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 35-100mm F2.8 II wins 3 categories·LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8 wins 2 categories
  • ALEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 35-100mm F2.8 II has higher OIS effectiveness (5 stops vs 0 stops)
  • ALEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 35-100mm F2.8 II has lower Diameter (70 mm vs 90.9 mm)
  • ALEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 35-100mm F2.8 II has lower Weight (760 g vs 935 g)
  • BLUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8 has lower Length (140 mm vs 156 mm)
  • BLUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8 has lower Min focus distance (37 cm vs 38 cm)

Key specs at a glance

LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 35-100mm F2.8 IILUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8
Focal Length35-100 mm24-70 mm
Max Aperturef/2.8f/2.8
MountMicro Four ThirdsLeica L
CoverageMicro Four ThirdsFull Frame
Stabilization5 stopsNo
Weight760 g935 g
Min Focus38 cm37 cm
Filter Size67 mm82 mm

Size and weight, to scale

LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 35-100mm F2.8 II

70 × 156 mm

760 g (1.68 lb / 26.81 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8 shown to scale

LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8

91 × 140 mm

935 g (2.06 lb / 32.98 oz)

LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 35-100mm F2.8 II is 16mm longer and 21mm narrower than LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8.

LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 35-100mm F2.8 II is 175 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

Use caseLEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 35-100mm F2.8 IILUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8
Portrait
7.5Good
4.5Fair
Sports & Action
7.5Good
6.5Good
Video & Hybrid
9.0Excellent
5.0Fair
Landscape
3.0Limited
6.0Good
Travel
4.0Fair
4.0Fair
Wildlife
5.5Fair
3.0Limited
Macro & Close-up
3.5Limited
2.0Limited

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose the LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 35-100mm F2.8 II

  • OIS effectiveness

    5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better

  • Optical stabilization

    Only LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 35-100mm F2.8 II supports it

  • Diameter

    70 mm vs 90.9 mm — lower is better

  • Weight

    760 g vs 935 g — lower is better

Reasons to choose the LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8

  • Length

    140 mm vs 156 mm — lower is better

  • 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 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 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?

Compare live prices for the LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 35-100mm F2.8 II and LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8 at major authorized retailers.

Panasonic LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 35-100mm F2.8 II

Panasonic LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8

Affiliate disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, Cameraegg earns from qualifying purchases. Cameraegg may also earn commission from B&H links, at no extra cost to you.

Full specifications

= category winner

LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 35-100mm F2.8 II
LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8
Focal length (Min)
35 mm
24 mm
Focal length (Max)
100 mm
70 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/2.8
f/2.8
Max aperture (Tele)
f/2.8
f/2.8
Elements
20
18
Groups
15
16
Special elements
Aspherical
Aspherical
LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 35-100mm F2.8 II
LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8
Min focus distance
38 cm
37 cm−1 cm less
Max magnification
0.25 ×
0.25 ×
Autofocus motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 35-100mm F2.8 II
LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8
Optical stabilization
Yes
No
OIS effectiveness
5 stops
0 stops
LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 35-100mm F2.8 II
LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8
Weight
760 g−175 g less
935 g
Length
156 mm
140 mm−16 mm less
Diameter
70 mm−21 mm less
90.9 mm
Filter thread size
67 mm
82 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
9
11
LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 35-100mm F2.8 II
LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8
Lens mount
Micro Four Thirds
Leica L
Format coverage
Micro Four Thirds
Full Frame

Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.