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
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 priceReleased Oct 2019
LUMIX S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S. is 1.6 years newer.
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Wins
LUMIX S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S.
Wins
LUMIX S PRO 50mm F1.4
1 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- ALUMIX S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S. has higher OIS effectiveness (5 stops vs 0 stops)
- ALUMIX S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S. has higher Max magnification (1 × vs 0.15 ×)
- BLUMIX S PRO 50mm F1.4 has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.4 vs f/5.6)
- BLUMIX S PRO 50mm F1.4 has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.4 vs f/4.5)
- ALUMIX S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S. has lower Weight (790 g vs 958 g)
Key specs at a glance
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 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S.
- ✓
OIS effectiveness
5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
- ✓
Max magnification
1 × vs 0.15 × — higher is better
- ✓
Optical stabilization
Only LUMIX S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S. supports it
- ✓
Weight
790 g vs 958 g — lower is better
- ✓
Length
161 mm vs 184 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Min focus distance
28 cm vs 30 cm — lower is better
Reasons to choose the LUMIX S PRO 50mm F1.4
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/1.4 vs f/5.6 — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/1.4 vs f/4.5 — lower is better
- ✓
Special elements
Adds ED
Shared specifications
Internal focus
Both support internal focus
Diameter
Both 81 mm
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 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
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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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.