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
Sigma
105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art
Leica L Mount
105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art — 105mm f/2.8 for Leica L, a popular choice in the sigma lineup.
$799
Launch priceReleased Jun 2021
105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art is 1 year newer.
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Wins
LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S.
Wins
105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art
3 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- ALUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S. has higher OIS effectiveness (5 stops vs 0 stops)
- B105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art has lower Length (139.2 mm vs 154 mm)
- ALUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S. has lower Min focus distance (28 cm vs 29.5 cm)
- B105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art has lower Weight (715 g vs 740 g)
- B105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art has lower Diameter (78.9 mm vs 81 mm)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S.
⌀81 × 154 mm
740 g (1.63 lb / 26.10 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art
⌀79 × 139 mm
715 g (1.58 lb / 25.22 oz)
LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S. is 15mm longer and 2mm wider than 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art.
LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S. is 25 g heavier than 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art.
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
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose the LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S.
- ✓
Special elements
Adds Aspherical
- ✓
OIS effectiveness
5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
- ✓
Optical stabilization
Only LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S. supports it
- ✓
Control ring
Only LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S. supports it
- ✓
Min focus distance
28 cm vs 29.5 cm — lower is better
Reasons to choose the 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 1 SLD, 2 Aspherical
- ✓
Length
139.2 mm vs 154 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Weight
715 g vs 740 g — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
78.9 mm vs 81 mm — lower is better
Shared specifications
Max aperture (Wide)
Both f/2.8
Max aperture (Tele)
Both f/2.8
Max magnification
Both 1 ×
Internal focus
Both support internal focus
Weather sealing
Both support weather sealing
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
105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art
Pros
- ✓Solid optical performance for the price tier
- ✓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 LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S.
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.