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LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S.

Leica L Mount

LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S. — 100mm f/2.8 for Leica L, a popular choice in the panasonic lineup.

$999

Launch price

Released Jun 2020

vs

Panasonic

LUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S.

Leica L Mount

LUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S. — 70–200mm f/2.8 for Leica L, a popular choice in the panasonic lineup.

$2,599

Launch price

Released Sep 2019

LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S. is 9 months newer.

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Wins

4categories

LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S.

Macro & Close-upSports & Action

Wins

0categories

LUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S.

Sports & ActionVideo & Hybrid

4 categories tied

TL;DR — Key differences

LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S. wins 4 categories·LUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S. wins 0 categories
  • ALUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S. has higher Max magnification (1 × vs 0.25 ×)
  • ALUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S. has lower Weight (740 g vs 1345 g)
  • ALUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S. has lower Length (154 mm vs 238 mm)
  • ALUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S. has lower Min focus distance (28 cm vs 38 cm)

Key specs at a glance

LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S.LUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S.
Focal Length100 mm70-200 mm
Max Aperturef/2.8f/2.8
MountLeica LLeica L
CoverageFull FrameFull Frame
Stabilization5 stops5 stops
Weight740 g1345 g
Min Focus28 cm38 cm
Filter Size77 mm77 mm

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseLUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S.LUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S.
Portrait
4.5Fair
7.5Good
Sports & Action
7.5Good
9.5Excellent
Video & Hybrid
7.0Good
9.0Excellent
Landscape
3.0Limited
3.0Limited
Travel
2.0Limited
4.0Fair
Wildlife
5.5Fair
5.5Fair
Macro & Close-up
9.0Excellent
3.5Limited

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose the LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S.

  • Max magnification

    1 × vs 0.25 × — higher is better

  • Weight

    740 g vs 1345 g — lower is better

  • Length

    154 mm vs 238 mm — lower is better

  • Min focus distance

    28 cm vs 38 cm — lower is better

Reasons to choose the LUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S.

  • Custom function button

    Only LUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S. supports it

Shared specifications

Max aperture (Wide)

Both f/2.8

Max aperture (Tele)

Both f/2.8

Internal focus

Both support internal focus

Optical stabilization

Both support optical stabilization

OIS effectiveness

Both 5 stops

Diameter

Both 81 mm

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S.

Pros

  • Built-in optical image stabilization
  • Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
  • Native Leica L mount compatibility

Cons

  • Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value

LUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S.

Pros

  • Versatile zoom range covers multiple focal lengths in one lens
  • Built-in optical image stabilization
  • Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting

Cons

  • Premium price point
  • Relatively heavy for extended handheld use

Decided which one is right for you?

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Panasonic LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S.

Panasonic LUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S.

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Full specifications

= category winner

LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S.
LUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S.
Focal length (Min)
100 mm
70 mm
Focal length (Max)
100 mm
200 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/2.8
f/2.8
Max aperture (Tele)
f/2.8
f/2.8
Elements
14
23
Groups
11
17
Special elements
Aspherical
Aspherical
LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S.
LUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S.
Min focus distance
28 cm−10 cm less
38 cm
Max magnification
1 ×4× more
0.25 ×
Autofocus motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S.
LUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S.
Optical stabilization
Yes
Yes
OIS effectiveness
5 stops
5 stops
LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S.
LUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S.
Weight
740 g−605 g less
1345 g
Length
154 mm−84 mm less
238 mm
Diameter
81 mm
81 mm
Filter thread size
77 mm
77 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
9
9
LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S.
LUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S.
Lens mount
Leica L
Leica L
Format coverage
Full Frame
Full Frame

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