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LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S.

Leica L Mount

LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S. — 24–105mm f/4 for Leica L, a popular choice in the panasonic lineup.

$1,299

Launch price

Released Oct 2019

vs

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 price

Released Oct 2019

Released within a month of each other.

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Wins

6categories

LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S.

Video & HybridMacro & Close-up

Wins

2categories

LUMIX S PRO 50mm F1.4

PortraitSports & Action

TL;DR — Key differences

LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S. wins 3 categories·LUMIX S PRO 50mm F1.4 wins 2 categories
  • ALUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S. has higher OIS effectiveness (5 stops vs 0 stops)
  • ALUMIX S 24-105mm F4 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/4)
  • BLUMIX S PRO 50mm F1.4 has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.4 vs f/4)
  • ALUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S. has lower Weight (780 g vs 958 g)

Key specs at a glance

LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S.LUMIX S PRO 50mm F1.4
Focal Length24-105 mm50 mm
Max Aperturef/4f/1.4
MountLeica LLeica L
CoverageFull FrameFull Frame
Stabilization5 stopsNo
Weight780 g958 g
Min Focus28 cm30 cm
Filter Size67 mm77 mm

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseLUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S.LUMIX S PRO 50mm F1.4
Portrait
5.5Fair
8.5Excellent
Sports & Action
6.5Good
6.5Good
Video & Hybrid
9.0Excellent
4.5Fair
Landscape
6.0Good
4.0Fair
Travel
5.0Fair
2.0Limited
Wildlife
5.5Fair
3.0Limited
Macro & Close-up
9.0Excellent
1.5Limited

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose the LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 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 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S. supports it

  • Weight

    780 g vs 958 g — lower is better

  • Length

    159 mm vs 184 mm — lower is better

  • Diameter

    70 mm vs 81 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/4 — lower is better

  • Max aperture (Tele)

    f/1.4 vs f/4 — lower is better

  • Special elements

    Adds ED

Shared specifications

Internal focus

Both support internal focus

Weather sealing

Both support weather sealing

Control ring

Both support control ring

Custom function button

Both support custom function button

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S.

Pros

  • Built-in optical image stabilization
  • Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
  • Native Leica L mount compatibility

Cons

  • Slower maximum aperture limits low-light performance
  • 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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Panasonic LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S.

Panasonic LUMIX S PRO 50mm F1.4

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Full specifications

= category winner

LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S.
LUMIX S PRO 50mm F1.4
Focal length (Min)
24 mm
50 mm
Focal length (Max)
105 mm
50 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/4
f/1.4+3 stops wider
Max aperture (Tele)
f/4
f/1.4+3 stops wider
Elements
20
14
Groups
15
11
Special elements
Aspherical
Aspherical, ED
LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S.
LUMIX S PRO 50mm F1.4
Min focus distance
28 cm−2 cm less
30 cm
Max magnification
1 ×6.7× more
0.15 ×
Autofocus motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S.
LUMIX S PRO 50mm F1.4
Optical stabilization
Yes
No
OIS effectiveness
5 stops
0 stops
LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S.
LUMIX S PRO 50mm F1.4
Weight
780 g−178 g less
958 g
Length
159 mm−25 mm less
184 mm
Diameter
70 mm−11 mm less
81 mm
Filter thread size
67 mm
77 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
9
11
LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S.
LUMIX S PRO 50mm F1.4
Lens mount
Leica L
Leica L
Format coverage
Full Frame
Full Frame

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