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
Sony
FE 50mm F1.4 GM
Sony E Mount
FE 50mm F1.4 GM — 50mm f/1.4 for Sony E, a popular choice in the sony lineup.
$1,799
Launch priceReleased Feb 2023
FE 50mm F1.4 GM is 2.7 years newer.
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Wins
LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S.
Wins
FE 50mm F1.4 GM
Which would you choose?
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 0.16 ×)
- BFE 50mm F1.4 GM has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.4 vs f/2.8)
- BFE 50mm F1.4 GM has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.4 vs f/2.8)
- BFE 50mm F1.4 GM has lower Length (96 mm vs 154 mm)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this lens size diff to shareLUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S.
⌀81 × 154 mm
740 g (1.63 lb / 26.10 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
FE 50mm F1.4 GM
⌀81 × 96 mm
516 g (1.14 lb / 18.20 oz)
LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S. is 58mm longer than FE 50mm F1.4 GM.
LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S. is 224 g heavier than FE 50mm F1.4 GM.
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.
- ✓
OIS effectiveness
5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
- ✓
Max magnification
1 × vs 0.16 × — higher is better
- ✓
Optical stabilization
Only LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S. supports it
- ✓
Min focus distance
28 cm vs 41 cm — lower is better
Reasons to choose the FE 50mm F1.4 GM
- ✓
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 FE 50mm F1.4 GM supports it
- ✓
Length
96 mm vs 154 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Weight
516 g vs 740 g — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
80.6 mm vs 81 mm — lower is better
Shared specifications
Internal focus
Both support internal focus
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
FE 50mm F1.4 GM
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
- –Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value
Decided which one is right for you?
Compare live prices for the LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S. and FE 50mm F1.4 GM at major authorized retailers.
Panasonic LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S.
Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.