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 85mm F1.8
Leica L Mount
LUMIX S 85mm F1.8 — 85mm f/1.8 for Leica L, a popular choice in the panasonic lineup.
$449
Launch priceReleased Nov 2020
LUMIX S 85mm F1.8 is 3.4 years newer.
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Wins
LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 35-100mm F2.8 II
Wins
LUMIX S 85mm F1.8
TL;DR — Key differences
- ALEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 35-100mm F2.8 II has higher OIS effectiveness (5 stops vs 0 stops)
- BLUMIX S 85mm F1.8 has lower Weight (355 g vs 760 g)
- ALEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 35-100mm F2.8 II has higher Max magnification (0.25 × vs 0.15 ×)
- BLUMIX S 85mm F1.8 has lower Length (100 mm vs 156 mm)
- BLUMIX S 85mm F1.8 has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.8 vs f/2.8)
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
- ✓
OIS effectiveness
5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
- ✓
Optical stabilization
Only LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 35-100mm F2.8 II supports it
- ✓
Weather sealing
Only LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 35-100mm F2.8 II supports it
- ✓
Control ring
Only LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 35-100mm F2.8 II supports it
- ✓
Custom function button
Only LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 35-100mm F2.8 II supports it
- ✓
Diameter
70 mm vs 81 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Max magnification
0.25 × vs 0.15 × — higher is better
Reasons to choose the LUMIX S 85mm F1.8
- ✓
Weight
355 g vs 760 g — lower is better
- ✓
Length
100 mm vs 156 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/1.8 vs f/2.8 — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/1.8 vs f/2.8 — lower is better
- ✓
Min focus distance
30 cm vs 38 cm — lower is better
Shared specifications
Internal focus
Both support internal focus
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 85mm F1.8
Pros
- ✓Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
- ✓Lightweight design easy to carry all day
- ✓Native Leica L mount compatibility
Cons
- –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.