Panasonic Lumix S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S. vs Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 28-70mm f/2.8 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

Vario-Elmarit-SL 28-70mm f/2.8 ASPH.

f/2.8

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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 70mm at the long end

Pick the Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 28-70mm f/2.8 ASPH. if

You need 1⅓ stops more light for low light or background blur (f/2.8 vs f/4.5)
You want a wider view: 28mm vs 70mm at the wide end

Spec differences

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Specifications that differ between the Panasonic Lumix S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S. and the Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 28-70mm f/2.8 ASPH.
	Panasonic Lumix S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S.	Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 28-70mm f/2.8 ASPH.
Brand	Panasonic	Leica
Type	Telephoto Zoom	Zoom
Format	not listed	Full frame
Focal length	70-300mm	28-70mm
Max aperture	f/4.5	f/2.8 1⅓ stops faster
Weight	790 g	not listed
Length	148 mm	not listed
Min focus distance	0.74 m	not listed

2 identical specs hidden: mount, image stabilization. Show all

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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