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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

Tamron

28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2

Leica L Mount

28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2 — 28–75mm f/2.8 for Leica L, a popular choice in the tamron lineup.

$899

Launch price

Released Feb 2023

28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2 is 2.7 years newer.

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Wins

2categories

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

Macro & Close-upSports & Action

Wins

4categories

28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2

Sports & Action

2 categories tied

TL;DR — Key differences

LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S. wins 2 categories·28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2 wins 3 categories
  • 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 0.32 ×)
  • B28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2 has lower Min focus distance (18 cm vs 28 cm)
  • B28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2 has lower Weight (550 g vs 740 g)
  • B28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2 has lower Length (117.8 mm vs 154 mm)

Key specs at a glance

LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S.28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2
Focal Length100 mm28-75 mm
Max Aperturef/2.8f/2.8
MountLeica LLeica L
CoverageFull FrameFull Frame
Stabilization5 stopsNo
Weight740 g550 g
Min Focus28 cm18 cm
Filter Size77 mm82 mm

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 shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2

80 × 118 mm

550 g (1.21 lb / 19.40 oz)

LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S. is 36mm longer and 1mm wider than 28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2.

LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S. is 190 g heavier than 28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2.

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

Use caseLUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S.28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2
Portrait
4.5Fair
4.5Fair
Sports & Action
7.5Good
6.5Good
Video & Hybrid
7.0Good
4.0Fair
Landscape
3.0Limited
4.0Fair
Travel
2.0Limited
3.5Limited
Wildlife
5.5Fair
3.0Limited
Macro & Close-up
9.0Excellent
4.5Fair

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

  • Max magnification

    1 × vs 0.32 × — 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

Reasons to choose the 28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2

  • Special elements

    Adds 1 XLD, 2 LD, 3 GM Aspherical

  • Min focus distance

    18 cm vs 28 cm — lower is better

  • Weight

    550 g vs 740 g — lower is better

  • Length

    117.8 mm vs 154 mm — lower is better

  • Diameter

    79.6 mm vs 81 mm — lower is better

Shared specifications

Max aperture (Wide)

Both f/2.8

Max aperture (Tele)

Both f/2.8

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

28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2

Pros

  • Versatile zoom range covers multiple focal lengths in one lens
  • Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
  • Native Leica L mount compatibility

Cons

  • No optical stabilization — relies on body IBIS
  • 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 28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2 at major authorized retailers.

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

Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2

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Full specifications

= category winner

LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S.
28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2
Focal length (Min)
100 mm
28 mm
Focal length (Max)
100 mm
75 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/2.8
f/2.8
Max aperture (Tele)
f/2.8
f/2.8
Elements
14
15
Groups
11
12
Special elements
Aspherical
1 XLD, 2 LD, 3 GM Aspherical
LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S.
28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2
Min focus distance
28 cm
18 cm−10 cm less
Max magnification
1 ×3.1× more
0.32 ×
Autofocus motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
VXD linear motor
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S.
28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2
Optical stabilization
Yes
No
OIS effectiveness
5 stops
0 stops
LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S.
28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2
Weight
740 g
550 g−190 g less
Length
154 mm
117.8 mm−36 mm less
Diameter
81 mm
79.6 mm−1 mm less
Filter thread size
77 mm
82 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
9
9
LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 Macro O.I.S.
28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2
Lens mount
Leica L
Leica L
Format coverage
Full Frame
Full Frame

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