Panasonic
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 priceReleased Jun 2020
Panasonic
LUMIX S PRO 50mm F1.4
Leica L Mount
LUMIX S PRO 50mm F1.4 — 50mm f/1.4 for Leica L, a popular choice in the panasonic lineup.
$2,299
Launch priceReleased Oct 2019
LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S. is 9 months newer.
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Wins
LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S.
Wins
LUMIX S PRO 50mm F1.4
1 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- ALUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S. has higher OIS effectiveness (5 stops vs 0 stops)
- ALUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S. has higher Max magnification (1 × vs 0.15 ×)
- BLUMIX S PRO 50mm F1.4 has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.4 vs f/2.8)
- BLUMIX S PRO 50mm F1.4 has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.4 vs f/2.8)
- ALUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S. has lower Weight (740 g vs 958 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 LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S.
- ✓
OIS effectiveness
5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
- ✓
Max magnification
1 × vs 0.15 × — higher is better
- ✓
Optical stabilization
Only LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S. supports it
- ✓
Weight
740 g vs 958 g — lower is better
- ✓
Length
154 mm vs 184 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Min focus distance
28 cm vs 30 cm — lower is better
Reasons to choose the LUMIX S PRO 50mm F1.4
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/1.4 vs f/2.8 — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/1.4 vs f/2.8 — lower is better
- ✓
Special elements
Adds ED
- ✓
Custom function button
Only LUMIX S PRO 50mm F1.4 supports it
Shared specifications
Internal focus
Both support internal focus
Diameter
Both 81 mm
Weather sealing
Both support weather sealing
Control ring
Both support control ring
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 50mm F1.4
Pros
- ✓Bright f/1.4 aperture for low light and subject separation
- ✓Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
- ✓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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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.