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 priceReleased Oct 2019
Panasonic
LUMIX S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S.
Leica L Mount
LUMIX S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S. — 70–300mm f/4.5-5.6 for Leica L, a popular choice in the panasonic lineup.
$1,249
Launch priceReleased Apr 2021
LUMIX S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S. is 1.6 years newer.
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Wins
LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8
Wins
LUMIX S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S.
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BLUMIX S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S. has higher OIS effectiveness (5 stops vs 0 stops)
- BLUMIX S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S. has higher Max magnification (1 × vs 0.25 ×)
- ALUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8 has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/2.8 vs f/5.6)
- ALUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8 has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/2.8 vs f/4.5)
- BLUMIX S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S. has lower Min focus distance (28 cm vs 37 cm)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8
⌀91 × 140 mm
935 g (2.06 lb / 32.98 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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LUMIX S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S.
⌀81 × 161 mm
790 g (1.74 lb / 27.87 oz)
LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8 is 21mm shorter and 10mm wider than LUMIX S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S..
LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8 is 145 g heavier than LUMIX S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro 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
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose the LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8
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Max aperture (Tele)
f/2.8 vs f/5.6 — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/2.8 vs f/4.5 — lower is better
- ✓
Length
140 mm vs 161 mm — lower is better
Reasons to choose the LUMIX S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S.
- ✓
OIS effectiveness
5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
- ✓
Max magnification
1 × vs 0.25 × — higher is better
- ✓
Optical stabilization
Only LUMIX S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S. supports it
- ✓
Min focus distance
28 cm vs 37 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Weight
790 g vs 935 g — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
81 mm vs 90.9 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 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 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 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
Decided which one is right for you?
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Panasonic LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.