Panasonic
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 priceReleased Oct 2019
Sony
FE 50mm F1.2 GM
Sony E Mount
Exquisite resolution and dreamy bokeh combine in a masterful f/1.2 prime.
$1,999
Launch priceReleased Mar 2021
FE 50mm F1.2 GM is 1.4 years newer.
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Wins
LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S.
Wins
FE 50mm F1.2 GM
TL;DR — Key differences
- 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 0.17 ×)
- BFE 50mm F1.2 GM has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.2 vs f/4)
- BFE 50mm F1.2 GM has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.2 vs f/4)
- BFE 50mm F1.2 GM has lower Length (108 mm vs 159 mm)
Key specs at a glance
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
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 0.17 × — higher is better
- ✓
Optical stabilization
Only LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S. supports it
- ✓
Min focus distance
28 cm vs 40 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
70 mm vs 87 mm — lower is better
Reasons to choose the FE 50mm F1.2 GM
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 3 XA (extreme aspherical)
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/1.2 vs f/4 — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/1.2 vs f/4 — lower is better
- ✓
Length
108 mm vs 159 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Weight
778 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
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
FE 50mm F1.2 GM
Pros
- ✓Outstanding sharpness wide open at f/1.2
- ✓Stunningly smooth, circular bokeh with 11 aperture blades
- ✓Extremely quiet and fast autofocus tracking
- ✓Manageable size and weight for an f/1.2 lens
Cons
- –Expensive investment for a single focal length
- –Heavy compared to standard f/1.8 options
- –Some visible vignetting wide open
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
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.