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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

Panasonic

LUMIX S 50mm F1.8

Leica L Mount

LUMIX S 50mm F1.8 — 50mm f/1.8 for Leica L, a popular choice in the panasonic lineup.

$449

Launch price

Released Nov 2020

LUMIX S 50mm F1.8 is 1.1 years newer.

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Wins

2categories

LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8

Sports & ActionLandscape

Wins

5categories

LUMIX S 50mm F1.8

PortraitSports & Action

1 categories tied

TL;DR — Key differences

LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8 wins 1 categories·LUMIX S 50mm F1.8 wins 4 categories
  • BLUMIX S 50mm F1.8 has lower Weight (300 g vs 935 g)
  • BLUMIX S 50mm F1.8 has lower Length (92 mm vs 181 mm)
  • ALUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8 has higher Max magnification (0.25 × vs 0.15 ×)
  • BLUMIX S 50mm F1.8 has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.8 vs f/2.8)
  • BLUMIX S 50mm F1.8 has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.8 vs f/2.8)

Key specs at a glance

LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8LUMIX S 50mm F1.8
Focal Length24-70 mm50 mm
Max Aperturef/2.8f/1.8
MountLeica LLeica L
CoverageFull FrameFull Frame
StabilizationNoNo
Weight935 g300 g
Min Focus38 cm30 cm
Filter Size67 mm77 mm

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 50mm F1.8
Portrait
4.5Fair
8.0Excellent
Sports & Action
6.5Good
6.5Good
Video & Hybrid
5.0Fair
3.5Limited
Landscape
6.0Good
1.0Limited
Travel
4.0Fair
5.0Fair
Wildlife
3.0Limited
1.0Limited
Macro & Close-up
2.0Limited
1.5Limited

Why pick one over the other

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

  • Weather sealing

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

  • 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

  • Diameter

    70 mm vs 81 mm — lower is better

  • Max magnification

    0.25 × vs 0.15 × — higher is better

Reasons to choose the LUMIX S 50mm F1.8

  • Weight

    300 g vs 935 g — lower is better

  • Length

    92 mm vs 181 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

    30 cm vs 38 cm — lower is better

Shared specifications

Internal focus

Both support internal focus

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 50mm 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?

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Panasonic LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8

Panasonic LUMIX S 50mm F1.8

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Full specifications

= category winner

LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8
LUMIX S 50mm F1.8
Focal length (Min)
24 mm
50 mm
Focal length (Max)
70 mm
50 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
16
14
Groups
12
11
Special elements
Aspherical
Aspherical
LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8
LUMIX S 50mm F1.8
Min focus distance
38 cm
30 cm−8 cm less
Max magnification
0.25 ×+67%
0.15 ×
Autofocus motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8
LUMIX S 50mm F1.8
Optical stabilization
No
No
OIS effectiveness
0 stops
0 stops
LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8
LUMIX S 50mm F1.8
Weight
935 g
300 g−635 g less
Length
181 mm
92 mm−89 mm less
Diameter
70 mm−11 mm less
81 mm
Filter thread size
67 mm
77 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
No
Diaphragm blades
9
11
LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8
LUMIX S 50mm 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 May 2026.