Panasonic Lumix S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S. vs Leica APO-Vario-Elmarit-SL 90-280mm f/2.8-4

Both are Leica L telephoto zoom 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-Elmarit-SL 90-280mm f/2.8-4

f/2.81710 g

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

You want the lighter lens to carry: 920 g lighter (790 g vs 1710 g)
You want a wider view: 70mm vs 90mm at the wide end
You need more reach: 300mm vs 280mm at the long end

Pick the Leica APO-Vario-Elmarit-SL 90-280mm f/2.8-4 if

You need 1⅓ stops more light for low light or background blur (f/2.8 vs f/4.5)

Spec differences

9 differences

Specifications that differ between the Panasonic Lumix S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S. and the Leica APO-Vario-Elmarit-SL 90-280mm f/2.8-4
	Panasonic Lumix S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S.	Leica APO-Vario-Elmarit-SL 90-280mm f/2.8-4
Brand	Panasonic	Leica
Format	not listed	Full frame
Focal length	70-300mm	90-280mm
Max aperture	f/4.5	f/2.8 1⅓ stops faster
Weight	790 g lighter	1710 g
Length	148 mm	not listed
Diameter	not listed	88 mm
Filter thread	not listed	82 mm
Min focus distance	0.74 m	not listed

3 identical specs hidden: mount, type, image stabilization. Show all

Mount: Leica L both
Type: Telephoto Zoom both
Image stabilization: No both

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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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