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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

24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art

Leica L Mount

24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art — 24–70mm f/2.8 for Leica L, a popular choice in the sigma lineup.

$1,099

Launch price

Released Nov 2019

24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art is 2 months newer.

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Wins

5categories

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

Video & HybridMacro & Close-up

Wins

2categories

24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art

Sports & ActionLandscape

1 categories tied

TL;DR — Key differences

LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S. wins 3 categories·24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art 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 0.25 ×)
  • B24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/2.8 vs f/4)
  • B24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/2.8 vs f/4)
  • ALUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S. has lower Min focus distance (28 cm vs 38 cm)

Key specs at a glance

LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S.24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art
Focal Length24-105 mm24-70 mm
Max Aperturef/4f/2.8
MountLeica LLeica L
CoverageFull FrameFull Frame
Stabilization5 stopsNo
Weight780 g835 g
Min Focus28 cm38 cm
Filter Size67 mm67 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.24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art
Portrait
5.5Fair
4.5Fair
Sports & Action
6.5Good
6.5Good
Video & Hybrid
9.0Excellent
5.0Fair
Landscape
6.0Good
6.0Good
Travel
5.0Fair
4.0Fair
Wildlife
5.5Fair
3.0Limited
Macro & Close-up
9.0Excellent
2.0Limited

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 0.25 × — higher is better

  • Optical stabilization

    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

  • Min focus distance

    28 cm vs 38 cm — lower is better

  • Weight

    780 g vs 835 g — lower is better

  • Length

    159 mm vs 167 mm — lower is better

Reasons to choose the 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN 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

Shared specifications

Internal focus

Both support internal focus

Diameter

Both 70 mm

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 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

24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art

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?

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

Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art

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Full specifications

= category winner

LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S.
24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art
Focal length (Min)
24 mm
24 mm
Focal length (Max)
105 mm
70 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
16
Groups
15
12
Special elements
Aspherical
Aspherical
LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S.
24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art
Min focus distance
28 cm−10 cm less
38 cm
Max magnification
1 ×4× more
0.25 ×
Autofocus motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S.
24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art
Optical stabilization
Yes
No
OIS effectiveness
5 stops
0 stops
LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S.
24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art
Weight
780 g−55 g less
835 g
Length
159 mm−8 mm less
167 mm
Diameter
70 mm
70 mm
Filter thread size
67 mm
67 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
9
9
LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S.
24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art
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.