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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 PRO 50mm F1.4

Leica L Mount

LUMIX S PRO 50mm F1.4 — 50mm f/1.4 for Leica L, a popular choice in the panasonic lineup.

$2,299

Launch price

Released Oct 2019

Released within a month of each other.

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Wins

4categories

LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8

Sports & ActionLandscape

Wins

3categories

LUMIX S PRO 50mm F1.4

PortraitSports & Action

1 categories tied

TL;DR — Key differences

LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8 wins 2 categories·LUMIX S PRO 50mm F1.4 wins 3 categories
  • BLUMIX S PRO 50mm F1.4 has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.4 vs f/2.8)
  • BLUMIX S PRO 50mm F1.4 has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.4 vs f/2.8)
  • ALUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8 has higher Max magnification (0.25 × vs 0.15 ×)
  • BLUMIX S PRO 50mm F1.4 has lower Min focus distance (30 cm vs 38 cm)
  • ALUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8 has lower Diameter (70 mm vs 81 mm)

Key specs at a glance

LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8LUMIX S PRO 50mm F1.4
Focal Length24-70 mm50 mm
Max Aperturef/2.8f/1.4
MountLeica LLeica L
CoverageFull FrameFull Frame
StabilizationNoNo
Weight935 g958 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 PRO 50mm F1.4
Portrait
4.5Fair
8.5Excellent
Sports & Action
6.5Good
6.5Good
Video & Hybrid
5.0Fair
4.5Fair
Landscape
6.0Good
4.0Fair
Travel
4.0Fair
2.0Limited
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

  • Diameter

    70 mm vs 81 mm — lower is better

  • Max magnification

    0.25 × vs 0.15 × — higher is better

  • Weight

    935 g vs 958 g — lower is better

  • Length

    181 mm vs 184 mm — lower is better

Reasons to choose the LUMIX S PRO 50mm F1.4

  • Max aperture (Wide)

    f/1.4 vs f/2.8 — lower is better

  • Max aperture (Tele)

    f/1.4 vs f/2.8 — lower is better

  • Special elements

    Adds ED

  • Min focus distance

    30 cm vs 38 cm — 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 PRO 50mm F1.4

Pros

  • Bright f/1.4 aperture for low light and subject separation
  • Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
  • Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting

Cons

  • Premium price point
  • Relatively heavy for extended handheld use

Decided which one is right for you?

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Panasonic LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8

Panasonic LUMIX S PRO 50mm F1.4

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Full specifications

= category winner

LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8
LUMIX S PRO 50mm F1.4
Focal length (Min)
24 mm
50 mm
Focal length (Max)
70 mm
50 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/2.8
f/1.4+2 stops wider
Max aperture (Tele)
f/2.8
f/1.4+2 stops wider
Elements
16
14
Groups
12
11
Special elements
Aspherical
Aspherical, ED
LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8
LUMIX S PRO 50mm F1.4
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 PRO 50mm F1.4
Optical stabilization
No
No
OIS effectiveness
0 stops
0 stops
LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8
LUMIX S PRO 50mm F1.4
Weight
935 g−23 g less
958 g
Length
181 mm−3 mm less
184 mm
Diameter
70 mm−11 mm less
81 mm
Filter thread size
67 mm
77 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
9
11
LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8
LUMIX S PRO 50mm F1.4
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.