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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

Sony

FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II

Sony E Mount

The standard telephoto zoom, completely redesigned to be 29% lighter and significantly sharper.

$2,799

Launch price

Released Oct 2021

FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II is 1.3 years newer.

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Wins

6categories

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

Macro & Close-upSports & Action

Wins

0categories

FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II

Sports & ActionPortrait

2 categories tied

TL;DR — Key differences

LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S. wins 5 categories·FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II wins 0 categories
  • ALUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S. has higher Max magnification (1 × vs 0.3 ×)
  • ALUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S. has lower Min focus distance (28 cm vs 40 cm)
  • ALUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S. has lower Weight (740 g vs 1045 g)
  • ALUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S. has lower Length (154 mm vs 200 mm)
  • ALUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S. has higher OIS effectiveness (5 stops vs 4.5 stops)

Key specs at a glance

LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S.FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
Focal Length100 mm70-200 mm
Max Aperturef/2.8f/2.8
MountLeica LSony E
CoverageFull FrameFull Frame
Stabilization5 stops4.5 stops
Weight740 g1045 g
Min Focus28 cm40 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.FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
Portrait
4.5Fair
7.5Good
Sports & Action
7.5Good
9.5Excellent
Video & Hybrid
7.0Good
7.0Good
Landscape
3.0Limited
4.0Fair
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.

  • Special elements

    Adds Aspherical

  • Max magnification

    1 × vs 0.3 × — higher is better

  • Control ring

    Only LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S. supports it

  • Min focus distance

    28 cm vs 40 cm — lower is better

  • Weight

    740 g vs 1045 g — lower is better

  • Length

    154 mm vs 200 mm — lower is better

  • OIS effectiveness

    5 stops vs 4.5 stops — higher is better

  • Diameter

    81 mm vs 88 mm — lower is better

Reasons to choose the FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II

  • Special elements

    Adds 1 XA, 1 Aspherical, 1 Super ED…

  • Custom function button

    Only FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II 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

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

FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II

Pros

  • Extremely lightweight for an f/2.8 telephoto zoom (only 1045g)
  • Virtually instantaneous and silent autofocus with 4 XD Linear motors
  • Stunning optical performance and contrast across entire range
  • Outstanding built-in Optical SteadyShot stabilization
  • Dedicated physical aperture ring with click and lock switches

Cons

  • Very high price tag
  • Lens hood is bulky and can block storage space easily

Decided which one is right for you?

Compare live prices for the LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S. and FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II at major authorized retailers.

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

Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II

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Full specifications

= category winner

LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S.
FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
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
17
Groups
11
14
Special elements
Aspherical
1 XA, 1 Aspherical, 1 Super ED, 2 ED
LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S.
FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
Min focus distance
28 cm−12 cm less
40 cm
Max magnification
1 ×3.3× more
0.3 ×
Autofocus motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
4 XD Linear Motors
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S.
FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
Optical stabilization
Yes
Yes
OIS effectiveness
5 stops+11%
4.5 stops
LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S.
FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
Weight
740 g−305 g less
1045 g
Length
154 mm−46 mm less
200 mm
Diameter
81 mm−7 mm less
88 mm
Filter thread size
77 mm
77 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
9
11
LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S.
FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
Lens mount
Leica L
Sony E
Format coverage
Full Frame
Full Frame

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