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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

Panasonic

LUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S.

Leica L Mount

LUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S. — 70–200mm f/2.8 for Leica L, a popular choice in the panasonic lineup.

$2,599

Launch price

Released Sep 2019

Released within a month of each other.

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Wins

3categories

LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8

Sports & ActionLandscape

Wins

2categories

LUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S.

Sports & ActionVideo & Hybrid

3 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8 wins 3 categories·LUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S. wins 2 categories
  • BLUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S. has higher OIS effectiveness (5 stops vs 0 stops)
  • ALUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8 has lower Length (140 mm vs 238 mm)
  • ALUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8 has lower Weight (935 g vs 1345 g)
  • BLUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S. has lower Diameter (81 mm vs 90.9 mm)
  • ALUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8 has lower Min focus distance (37 cm vs 38 cm)

Key specs at a glance

LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8LUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S.
Focal Length24-70 mm70-200 mm
Max Aperturef/2.8f/2.8
MountLeica LLeica L
CoverageFull FrameFull Frame
StabilizationNo5 stops
Weight935 g1345 g
Min Focus37 cm38 cm
Filter Size82 mm77 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 PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S.

81 × 238 mm

1345 g (2.97 lb / 47.44 oz)

LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8 is 98mm shorter and 10mm wider than LUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S..

LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8 is 410 g lighter than LUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S..

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 PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S.
Portrait
4.5Fair
7.5Good
Sports & Action
6.5Good
9.5Excellent
Video & Hybrid
5.0Fair
9.0Excellent
Landscape
6.0Good
3.0Limited
Travel
4.0Fair
4.0Fair
Wildlife
3.0Limited
5.5Fair
Macro & Close-up
2.0Limited
3.5Limited

Why pick one over the other

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

  • Length

    140 mm vs 238 mm — lower is better

  • Weight

    935 g vs 1345 g — lower is better

  • Min focus distance

    37 cm vs 38 cm — lower is better

Reasons to choose the LUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S.

  • OIS effectiveness

    5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better

  • Optical stabilization

    Only LUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S. supports it

  • Diameter

    81 mm vs 90.9 mm — lower is better

Shared specifications

Max aperture (Wide)

Both f/2.8

Max aperture (Tele)

Both f/2.8

Max magnification

Both 0.25 ×

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 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 PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S.

Pros

  • Versatile zoom range covers multiple focal lengths in one lens
  • Built-in optical image stabilization
  • Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting

Cons

  • Premium price point
  • Relatively heavy for extended handheld use

Decided which one is right for you?

Compare live prices for the LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8 and LUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S. at major authorized retailers.

Panasonic LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8

Panasonic LUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S.

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Full specifications

= category winner

LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8
LUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S.
Focal length (Min)
24 mm
70 mm
Focal length (Max)
70 mm
200 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/2.8
f/2.8
Max aperture (Tele)
f/2.8
f/2.8
Elements
18
23
Groups
16
17
Special elements
Aspherical
Aspherical
LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8
LUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S.
Min focus distance
37 cm−1 cm less
38 cm
Max magnification
0.25 ×
0.25 ×
Autofocus motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8
LUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S.
Optical stabilization
No
Yes
OIS effectiveness
0 stops
5 stops
LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8
LUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S.
Weight
935 g−410 g less
1345 g
Length
140 mm−98 mm less
238 mm
Diameter
90.9 mm
81 mm−10 mm less
Filter thread size
82 mm
77 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
11
9
LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8
LUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S.
Lens mount
Leica L
Leica L
Format coverage
Full Frame
Full Frame

Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.