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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

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.

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Wins

3categories

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

Video & HybridPortrait

Wins

0categories

LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8

Sports & ActionLandscape

5 categories tied

TL;DR — Key differences

LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 35-100mm F2.8 II wins 3 categories·LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8 wins 0 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 Weight (760 g vs 935 g)
  • ALEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 35-100mm F2.8 II has lower Length (156 mm vs 181 mm)

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 cm38 cm
Filter Size67 mm67 mm

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

  • Weight

    760 g vs 935 g — lower is better

  • Length

    156 mm vs 181 mm — lower is better

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

No major spec wins compared to LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 35-100mm F2.8 II.

Shared specifications

Max aperture (Wide)

Both f/2.8

Max aperture (Tele)

Both f/2.8

Min focus distance

Both 38 cm

Max magnification

Both 0.25 ×

Internal focus

Both support internal focus

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

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

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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
16
Groups
15
12
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
38 cm
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−25 mm less
181 mm
Diameter
70 mm
70 mm
Filter thread size
67 mm
67 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
9
9
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 May 2026.