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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

85mm F1.4 DG DN Art

Leica L Mount

85mm F1.4 DG DN Art — 85mm f/1.4 for Leica L, a popular choice in the sigma lineup.

$1,199

Launch price

Released Aug 2021

85mm F1.4 DG DN Art is 1.8 years newer.

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Wins

4categories

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

Video & HybridMacro & Close-up

Wins

4categories

85mm F1.4 DG DN Art

Portrait

TL;DR — Key differences

LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S. wins 3 categories·85mm F1.4 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 0.12 ×)
  • ALUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S. has lower Min focus distance (28 cm vs 85 cm)
  • B85mm F1.4 DG DN Art has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.4 vs f/4)
  • B85mm F1.4 DG DN Art has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.4 vs f/4)

Key specs at a glance

LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S.85mm F1.4 DG DN Art
Focal Length24-105 mm85 mm
Max Aperturef/4f/1.4
MountLeica LLeica L
CoverageFull FrameFull Frame
Stabilization5 stopsNo
Weight780 g642 g
Min Focus28 cm85 cm
Filter Size67 mm77 mm

Size and weight, to scale

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

70 × 159 mm

780 g (1.72 lb / 27.51 oz)

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

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

85mm F1.4 DG DN Art

79 × 96 mm

642 g (1.42 lb / 22.65 oz)

LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S. is 63mm longer and 9mm narrower than 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art.

LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S. is 138 g heavier than 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art.

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 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S.85mm F1.4 DG DN Art
Portrait
5.5Fair
9.5Excellent
Sports & Action
6.5Good
4.5Fair
Video & Hybrid
9.0Excellent
4.5Fair
Landscape
6.0Good
4.0Fair
Travel
5.0Fair
3.5Limited
Wildlife
5.5Fair
2.0Limited
Macro & Close-up
9.0Excellent
0.0Limited

Why pick one over the other

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

  • Special elements

    Adds Aspherical

  • OIS effectiveness

    5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better

  • Max magnification

    1 × vs 0.12 × — higher is better

  • Min focus distance

    28 cm vs 85 cm — lower 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

  • Diameter

    70 mm vs 78.9 mm — lower is better

Reasons to choose the 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art

  • Special elements

    Adds 1 SLD, 3 Aspherical

  • Max aperture (Wide)

    f/1.4 vs f/4 — lower is better

  • Max aperture (Tele)

    f/1.4 vs f/4 — lower is better

  • Length

    96.1 mm vs 159 mm — lower is better

  • Weight

    642 g vs 780 g — lower is better

Shared specifications

Internal focus

Both support internal focus

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

85mm F1.4 DG DN Art

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

  • 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.

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Full specifications

= category winner

LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S.
85mm F1.4 DG DN Art
Focal length (Min)
24 mm
85 mm
Focal length (Max)
105 mm
85 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
15
Groups
15
11
Special elements
Aspherical
1 SLD, 3 Aspherical
LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S.
85mm F1.4 DG DN Art
Min focus distance
28 cm−57 cm less
85 cm
Max magnification
1 ×8.3× more
0.12 ×
Autofocus motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
Stepping motor
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S.
85mm F1.4 DG DN Art
Optical stabilization
Yes
No
OIS effectiveness
5 stops
0 stops
LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S.
85mm F1.4 DG DN Art
Weight
780 g
642 g−138 g less
Length
159 mm
96.1 mm−63 mm less
Diameter
70 mm−9 mm less
78.9 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.
85mm F1.4 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 June 2026.