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
Sigma
85mm F1.4 DG DN Art
Leica L Mount
85mm F1.4 DG DN Art — 85mm f/1.4 for Leica L, a popular choice in the sigma lineup.
$1,199
Launch priceReleased Aug 2021
85mm F1.4 DG DN Art is 3 months newer.
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Wins
LUMIX S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S.
Wins
85mm F1.4 DG DN Art
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 0.12 ×)
- B85mm F1.4 DG DN Art has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.4 vs f/5.6)
- B85mm F1.4 DG DN Art 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 Min focus distance (28 cm vs 85 cm)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
LUMIX S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S.
⌀81 × 161 mm
790 g (1.74 lb / 27.87 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
85mm F1.4 DG DN Art
⌀79 × 96 mm
642 g (1.42 lb / 22.65 oz)
LUMIX S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S. is 65mm longer and 2mm wider than 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art.
LUMIX S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S. is 148 g heavier than 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art.
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 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S.
- ✓
Special elements
Adds Aspherical
- ✓
OIS effectiveness
5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
- ✓
Max magnification
1 × vs 0.12 × — higher is better
- ✓
Min focus distance
28 cm vs 85 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Optical stabilization
Only LUMIX S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S. supports it
- ✓
Custom function button
Only LUMIX S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S. supports it
Reasons to choose the 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 1 SLD, 3 Aspherical
- ✓
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
- ✓
Length
96.1 mm vs 161 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Weight
642 g vs 790 g — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
78.9 mm vs 81 mm — lower is better
Shared specifications
Internal focus
Both support internal focus
Weather sealing
Both support weather sealing
Control ring
Both support control ring
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
85mm F1.4 DG DN Art
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
- –Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value
Decided which one is right for you?
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Panasonic LUMIX S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S.
Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.