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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

vs

Tamron

28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2

Sony E Mount

An incredibly popular third-party zoom updated with vastly improved sharpness and autofocus.

$899

Launch price

Released Aug 2021

28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2 is 1.8 years newer.

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Wins

1categories

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

Sports & ActionVideo & Hybrid

Wins

5categories

28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2

Sports & Action

2 categories tied

TL;DR — Key differences

LUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S. wins 1 categories·28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2 wins 4 categories
  • ALUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S. has higher OIS effectiveness (5 stops vs 0 stops)
  • B28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2 has lower Weight (540 g vs 1345 g)
  • B28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2 has lower Min focus distance (18 cm vs 38 cm)
  • B28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2 has lower Length (118 mm vs 238 mm)
  • B28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2 has higher Max magnification (0.37 × vs 0.25 ×)

Key specs at a glance

LUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S.28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2
Focal Length70-200 mm28-75 mm
Max Aperturef/2.8f/2.8
MountLeica LSony E
CoverageFull FrameFull Frame
Stabilization5 stopsNo
Weight1345 g540 g
Min Focus38 cm18 cm
Filter Size77 mm67 mm

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseLUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S.28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2
Portrait
7.5Good
4.5Fair
Sports & Action
9.5Excellent
6.5Good
Video & Hybrid
9.0Excellent
4.0Fair
Landscape
3.0Limited
4.0Fair
Travel
4.0Fair
3.5Limited
Wildlife
5.5Fair
3.0Limited
Macro & Close-up
3.5Limited
4.5Fair

Why pick one over the other

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

  • Special elements

    Adds Aspherical

  • 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

  • Control ring

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

Reasons to choose the 28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2

  • Special elements

    Adds 2 LD, 2 GM

  • Weight

    540 g vs 1345 g — lower is better

  • Min focus distance

    18 cm vs 38 cm — lower is better

  • Length

    118 mm vs 238 mm — lower is better

  • Max magnification

    0.37 × vs 0.25 × — higher is better

  • Diameter

    76 mm vs 81 mm — lower is better

Shared specifications

Max aperture (Wide)

Both f/2.8

Max aperture (Tele)

Both f/2.8

Internal focus

Both support internal focus

Weather sealing

Both support weather sealing

Custom function button

Both support custom function button

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

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

28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2

Pros

  • Superb value for money compared to first-party options
  • Excellent sharpness throughout the range, even at f/2.8
  • Very lightweight and compact (only 540g)
  • Fast VXD linear motor focus drive
  • Customizable lens functions via Tamron Lens Utility software

Cons

  • Starts at 28mm instead of the wider 24mm standard
  • Slightly weaker corner sharpness at 75mm wide open
  • Weather sealing is basic compared to Sony GM lenses

Decided which one is right for you?

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

Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2

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Full specifications

= category winner

LUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S.
28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2
Focal length (Min)
70 mm
28 mm
Focal length (Max)
200 mm
75 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/2.8
f/2.8
Max aperture (Tele)
f/2.8
f/2.8
Elements
23
17
Groups
17
15
Special elements
Aspherical
2 LD, 2 GM
LUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S.
28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2
Min focus distance
38 cm
18 cm−20 cm less
Max magnification
0.25 ×
0.37 ×+48%
Autofocus motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
VXD Linear Motor
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
LUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S.
28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2
Optical stabilization
Yes
No
OIS effectiveness
5 stops
0 stops
LUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S.
28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2
Weight
1345 g
540 g−805 g less
Length
238 mm
118 mm−120 mm less
Diameter
81 mm
76 mm−5 mm less
Filter thread size
77 mm
67 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
9
9
LUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S.
28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2
Lens mount
Leica L
Sony E
Format coverage
Full Frame
Full Frame

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