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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

Sigma

105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art

Sony E Mount

105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art — 105mm f/2.8 for Sony E, a popular choice in the sigma lineup.

$799

Launch price

Released Jun 2021

105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art is 1.7 years newer.

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Wins

2categories

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

Video & HybridMacro & Close-up

Wins

4categories

105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art

PortraitMacro & Close-up

2 categories tied

TL;DR — Key differences

LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S. wins 2 categories·105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art wins 3 categories
  • ALUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S. has higher OIS effectiveness (5 stops vs 0 stops)
  • B105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/2.8 vs f/4)
  • B105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/2.8 vs f/4)
  • ALUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S. has lower Diameter (70 mm vs 81 mm)
  • B105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art has lower Weight (715 g vs 780 g)

Key specs at a glance

LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S.105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art
Focal Length24-105 mm105 mm
Max Aperturef/4f/2.8
MountLeica LSony E
CoverageFull FrameFull Frame
Stabilization5 stopsNo
Weight780 g715 g
Min Focus28 cm28 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.105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art
Portrait
5.5Fair
7.5Good
Sports & Action
6.5Good
6.5Good
Video & Hybrid
9.0Excellent
2.0Limited
Landscape
6.0Good
3.0Limited
Travel
5.0Fair
2.0Limited
Wildlife
5.5Fair
3.0Limited
Macro & Close-up
9.0Excellent
7.5Good

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

  • Optical stabilization

    Only LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S. supports it

  • Control ring

    Only LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S. supports it

  • Custom function button

    Only LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S. supports it

  • Diameter

    70 mm vs 81 mm — lower is better

Reasons to choose the 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art

  • Max aperture (Wide)

    f/2.8 vs f/4 — lower is better

  • Max aperture (Tele)

    f/2.8 vs f/4 — lower is better

  • Weight

    715 g vs 780 g — lower is better

  • Length

    150 mm vs 159 mm — lower is better

Shared specifications

Min focus distance

Both 28 cm

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 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

105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art

Pros

  • Solid optical performance for the price tier
  • Native Sony E 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 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S.

Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art

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Full specifications

= category winner

LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S.
105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art
Focal length (Min)
24 mm
105 mm
Focal length (Max)
105 mm
105 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/4
f/2.8+1 stop wider
Max aperture (Tele)
f/4
f/2.8+1 stop wider
Elements
20
14
Groups
15
11
Special elements
Aspherical
Aspherical
LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S.
105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art
Min focus distance
28 cm
28 cm
Max magnification
1 ×
1 ×
Autofocus motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S.
105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art
Optical stabilization
Yes
No
OIS effectiveness
5 stops
0 stops
LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S.
105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art
Weight
780 g
715 g−65 g less
Length
159 mm
150 mm−9 mm less
Diameter
70 mm−11 mm less
81 mm
Filter thread size
67 mm
77 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
9
9
LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S.
105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art
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.