Panasonic Lumix S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S. vs Leica APO-Vario-Elmar-TL 55–135mm f/3.5–4.5 ASPH.

Both are Leica L lenses. Here is what actually differs.

Panasonic

Lumix S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S.

f/4.5790 g

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Leica

APO-Vario-Elmar-TL 55–135mm f/3.5–4.5 ASPH.

f/3.5500 g

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Pick the Panasonic Lumix S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S. if

You need more reach: 300mm vs 135mm at the long end

Pick the Leica APO-Vario-Elmar-TL 55–135mm f/3.5–4.5 ASPH. if

You need ⅔ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/3.5 vs f/4.5)
You want the lighter lens to carry: 290 g lighter (500 g vs 790 g)
You want a wider view: 55mm vs 70mm at the wide end
You want a compact lens: 110 mm vs 148 mm long

Spec differences

11 differences

Specifications that differ between the Panasonic Lumix S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S. and the Leica APO-Vario-Elmar-TL 55–135mm f/3.5–4.5 ASPH.
	Panasonic Lumix S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S.	Leica APO-Vario-Elmar-TL 55–135mm f/3.5–4.5 ASPH.
Brand	Panasonic	Leica
Type	Telephoto Zoom	Zoom
Format	not listed	APS-C
Focal length	70-300mm	55-135mm
Max aperture	f/4.5	f/3.5 ⅔ stop faster
Weight	790 g	500 g lighter
Length	148 mm	110 mm shorter
Diameter	not listed	68 mm
Filter thread	not listed	60 mm
Min focus distance	0.74 m	not listed
Optical design	not listed	12 elements / 10 groups

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Mount: Leica L both
Image stabilization: No both

Our notes

Panasonic Lumix S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S.

A 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 telephoto zoom lens, the Panasonic Lumix S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S. is designed for Leica L mount bodies. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.

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