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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 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 price

Released Apr 2021

LUMIX S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S. is 1.6 years newer.

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Wins

3categories

LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8

Sports & ActionLandscape

Wins

5categories

LUMIX S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S.

Macro & Close-upWildlife

TL;DR — Key differences

LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8 wins 2 categories·LUMIX S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S. wins 3 categories
  • 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 38 cm)

Key specs at a glance

LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8LUMIX S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S.
Focal Length24-70 mm70-300 mm
Max Aperturef/2.8f/4.5-5.6
MountLeica LLeica L
CoverageFull FrameFull Frame
StabilizationNo5 stops
Weight935 g790 g
Min Focus38 cm28 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 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S.
Portrait
4.5Fair
5.5Fair
Sports & Action
6.5Good
6.5Good
Video & Hybrid
5.0Fair
7.0Good
Landscape
6.0Good
3.0Limited
Travel
4.0Fair
5.0Fair
Wildlife
3.0Limited
8.5Excellent
Macro & Close-up
2.0Limited
9.0Excellent

Why pick one over the other

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

  • 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

  • Diameter

    70 mm vs 81 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 38 cm — lower is better

  • Weight

    790 g vs 935 g — lower is better

  • Length

    161 mm vs 181 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

Panasonic LUMIX S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S.

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Full specifications

= category winner

LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8
LUMIX S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S.
Focal length (Min)
24 mm
70 mm
Focal length (Max)
70 mm
300 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/2.8+1.4 stops wider
f/4.5
Max aperture (Tele)
f/2.8+2 stops wider
f/5.6
Elements
16
23
Groups
12
17
Special elements
Aspherical
Aspherical
LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8
LUMIX S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S.
Min focus distance
38 cm
28 cm−10 cm less
Max magnification
0.25 ×
1 ×4× more
Autofocus motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8
LUMIX S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S.
Optical stabilization
No
Yes
OIS effectiveness
0 stops
5 stops
LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8
LUMIX S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S.
Weight
935 g
790 g−145 g less
Length
181 mm
161 mm−20 mm less
Diameter
70 mm−11 mm less
81 mm
Filter thread size
67 mm
77 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
9
9
LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8
LUMIX S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro 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 May 2026.