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 F1.4 GM
Sony E Mount
FE 50mm F1.4 GM — 50mm f/1.4 for Sony E, a popular choice in the sony lineup.
$1,799
Launch priceReleased Mar 2025
FE 50mm F1.4 GM is 5.4 years newer.
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Wins
LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S.
Wins
FE 50mm F1.4 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 0.15 ×)
- BFE 50mm F1.4 GM has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.4 vs f/4)
- BFE 50mm F1.4 GM has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.4 vs f/4)
- BFE 50mm F1.4 GM has lower Weight (580 g vs 780 g)
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.
- ✓
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
- ✓
Diameter
70 mm vs 81 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Min focus distance
28 cm vs 30 cm — lower is better
Reasons to choose the FE 50mm F1.4 GM
- ✓
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
- ✓
Weight
580 g vs 780 g — lower is better
- ✓
Length
131 mm vs 159 mm — 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 F1.4 GM
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
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.