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
Sony
FE 50mm F1.4 GM
Sony E Mount
FE 50mm F1.4 GM — 50mm f/1.4 for Sony E, a popular choice in the sony lineup.
$1,799
Launch priceReleased Feb 2023
FE 50mm F1.4 GM is 1.8 years newer.
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Wins
LUMIX S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S.
Wins
FE 50mm F1.4 GM
Which would you choose?
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 0.16 ×)
- BFE 50mm F1.4 GM has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.4 vs f/5.6)
- BFE 50mm F1.4 GM has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.4 vs f/4.5)
- BFE 50mm F1.4 GM has lower Length (96 mm vs 161 mm)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this lens size diff to shareLUMIX S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S.
⌀81 × 161 mm
790 g (1.74 lb / 27.87 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
FE 50mm F1.4 GM
⌀81 × 96 mm
516 g (1.14 lb / 18.20 oz)
LUMIX S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S. is 65mm longer than FE 50mm F1.4 GM.
LUMIX S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S. is 274 g heavier than FE 50mm F1.4 GM.
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.
- ✓
OIS effectiveness
5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
- ✓
Max magnification
1 × vs 0.16 × — 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 41 cm — lower is better
Reasons to choose the FE 50mm F1.4 GM
- ✓
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
- ✓
Length
96 mm vs 161 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Weight
516 g vs 790 g — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
80.6 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
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
FE 50mm F1.4 GM
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.
Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.