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LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8

Panasonic

LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8

Leica L Mount

LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8 — 24–70mm f/2.8 for Leica L, a popular choice in the panasonic lineup.

$2,199

Launch price

Released Oct 2019

vs
LUMIX S 35mm F1.8

Panasonic

LUMIX S 35mm F1.8

Leica L Mount

LUMIX S 35mm F1.8 — 35mm f/1.8 for Leica L, a popular choice in the panasonic lineup.

$599

Launch price

Released Nov 2022

LUMIX S 35mm F1.8 is 3.2 years newer.

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Wins

1categories

LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8

Sports & ActionLandscape

Wins

6categories

LUMIX S 35mm F1.8

Sports & ActionPortrait

1 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8 wins 0 categories·LUMIX S 35mm F1.8 wins 5 categories
  • BLUMIX S 35mm F1.8 has lower Weight (295 g vs 935 g)
  • BLUMIX S 35mm F1.8 has lower Length (82 mm vs 140 mm)
  • BLUMIX S 35mm F1.8 has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.8 vs f/2.8)
  • BLUMIX S 35mm F1.8 has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.8 vs f/2.8)
  • BLUMIX S 35mm F1.8 has lower Min focus distance (24 cm vs 37 cm)

Key specs at a glance

LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8LUMIX S 35mm F1.8
Focal Length24-70 mm35 mm
Max Aperturef/2.8f/1.8
MountLeica LLeica L
CoverageFull FrameFull Frame
StabilizationNoNo
Weight935 g295 g
Min Focus37 cm24 cm
Filter Size82 mm67 mm

Size and weight, to scale

LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8 shown to scale

LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8

91 × 140 mm

935 g (2.06 lb / 32.98 oz)

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

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

LUMIX S 35mm F1.8 shown to scale

LUMIX S 35mm F1.8

74 × 82 mm

295 g (0.65 lb / 10.41 oz)

LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8 is 58mm longer and 17mm wider than LUMIX S 35mm F1.8.

LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8 is 640 g heavier than LUMIX S 35mm F1.8.

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 PRO 24-70mm F2.8LUMIX S 35mm F1.8
Portrait
4.5Fair
6.0Good
Sports & Action
6.5Good
6.5Good
Video & Hybrid
5.0Fair
3.5Limited
Landscape
6.0Good
5.0Fair
Travel
4.0Fair
6.0Good
Wildlife
3.0Limited
3.0Limited
Macro & Close-up
2.0Limited
1.5Limited

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose the LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8

  • Special elements

    Adds Aspherical

  • Control ring

    Only LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8 supports it

  • Custom function button

    Only LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8 supports it

  • Max magnification

    0.25 × vs 0.22 × — higher is better

Reasons to choose the LUMIX S 35mm F1.8

  • Special elements

    Adds 2 Aspherical, 1 ED

  • Weight

    295 g vs 935 g — lower is better

  • Length

    82 mm vs 140 mm — lower is better

  • Max aperture (Wide)

    f/1.8 vs f/2.8 — lower is better

  • Max aperture (Tele)

    f/1.8 vs f/2.8 — lower is better

  • Min focus distance

    24 cm vs 37 cm — lower is better

  • Diameter

    73.6 mm vs 90.9 mm — lower is better

Shared specifications

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 PRO 24-70mm F2.8

Pros

  • Versatile zoom range covers multiple focal lengths in one lens
  • Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
  • Native Leica L mount compatibility

Cons

  • Premium price point
  • Relatively heavy for extended handheld use
  • No optical stabilization — relies on body IBIS

LUMIX S 35mm F1.8

Pros

  • Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
  • Lightweight design easy to carry all day
  • Native Leica L mount compatibility

Cons

  • Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value

Decided which one is right for you?

Compare live prices for the LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8 and LUMIX S 35mm F1.8 at major authorized retailers.

Panasonic LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8

Panasonic LUMIX S 35mm F1.8

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Full specifications

= category winner

LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8
LUMIX S 35mm F1.8
Focal length (Min)
24 mm
35 mm
Focal length (Max)
70 mm
35 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/2.8
f/1.8+1.3 stops wider
Max aperture (Tele)
f/2.8
f/1.8+1.3 stops wider
Elements
18
11
Groups
16
9
Special elements
Aspherical
2 Aspherical, 1 ED
LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8
LUMIX S 35mm F1.8
Min focus distance
37 cm
24 cm−13 cm less
Max magnification
0.25 ×+14%
0.22 ×
Autofocus motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
Linear motor
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8
LUMIX S 35mm F1.8
Optical stabilization
No
No
OIS effectiveness
0 stops
0 stops
LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8
LUMIX S 35mm F1.8
Weight
935 g
295 g−640 g less
Length
140 mm
82 mm−58 mm less
Diameter
90.9 mm
73.6 mm−17 mm less
Filter thread size
82 mm
67 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
11
9
LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8
LUMIX S 35mm F1.8
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.