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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

vs

Sony

FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II

Sony E Mount

The ultimate standard zoom — incredibly sharp, exceptionally compact, and built for professionals.

$2,299

Launch price

Released Apr 2022

FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II is 2.6 years newer.

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Wins

3categories

LUMIX S PRO 50mm F1.4

PortraitSports & Action

Wins

4categories

FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II

LandscapeSports & Action

1 categories tied

TL;DR — Key differences

LUMIX S PRO 50mm F1.4 wins 2 categories·FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II wins 3 categories
  • BFE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II has higher Max magnification (0.32 × vs 0.15 ×)
  • ALUMIX S PRO 50mm F1.4 has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.4 vs f/2.8)
  • ALUMIX S PRO 50mm F1.4 has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.4 vs f/2.8)
  • BFE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II has lower Length (120 mm vs 184 mm)
  • BFE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II has lower Min focus distance (21 cm vs 30 cm)

Key specs at a glance

LUMIX S PRO 50mm F1.4FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
Focal Length50 mm24-70 mm
Max Aperturef/1.4f/2.8
MountLeica LSony E
CoverageFull FrameFull Frame
StabilizationNoNo
Weight958 g695 g
Min Focus30 cm21 cm
Filter Size77 mm82 mm

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseLUMIX S PRO 50mm F1.4FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
Portrait
8.5Excellent
4.5Fair
Sports & Action
6.5Good
6.5Good
Video & Hybrid
4.5Fair
5.0Fair
Landscape
4.0Fair
7.0Good
Travel
2.0Limited
5.5Fair
Wildlife
3.0Limited
3.0Limited
Macro & Close-up
1.5Limited
3.5Limited

Why pick one over the other

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

  • Special elements

    Adds Aspherical, ED

  • 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

  • Diameter

    81 mm vs 88 mm — lower is better

Reasons to choose the FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II

  • Special elements

    Adds 2 XA (extreme aspherical), 3 Aspherical, 2 ED…

  • Length

    120 mm vs 184 mm — lower is better

  • Min focus distance

    21 cm vs 30 cm — lower is better

  • Weight

    695 g vs 958 g — lower is better

  • Max magnification

    0.32 × vs 0.15 × — higher 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 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

FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II

Pros

  • Outstanding sharpness across the entire zoom range
  • Remarkably small and lightweight for an f/2.8 zoom
  • Four XD Linear focus motors provide blazing-fast AF tracking
  • Excellent close-up magnification
  • De-clickable aperture ring and customized function buttons

Cons

  • No built-in optical image stabilization (relies on body IBIS)
  • High launch price
  • Aperture ring can be easily bumped if not locked

Decided which one is right for you?

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Panasonic LUMIX S PRO 50mm F1.4

Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II

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Full specifications

= category winner

LUMIX S PRO 50mm F1.4
FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
Focal length (Min)
50 mm
24 mm
Focal length (Max)
50 mm
70 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/1.4+2 stops wider
f/2.8
Max aperture (Tele)
f/1.4+2 stops wider
f/2.8
Elements
14
20
Groups
11
15
Special elements
Aspherical, ED
2 XA (extreme aspherical), 3 Aspherical, 2 ED, 2 Super ED
LUMIX S PRO 50mm F1.4
FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
Min focus distance
30 cm
21 cm−9 cm less
Max magnification
0.15 ×
0.32 ×2.1× more
Autofocus motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
4 XD Linear Motors
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
LUMIX S PRO 50mm F1.4
FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
Optical stabilization
No
No
OIS effectiveness
0 stops
0 stops
LUMIX S PRO 50mm F1.4
FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
Weight
958 g
695 g−263 g less
Length
184 mm
120 mm−64 mm less
Diameter
81 mm−7 mm less
88 mm
Filter thread size
77 mm
82 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
11
11
LUMIX S PRO 50mm F1.4
FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
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.