Leica APO-Vario-Elmar-TL 55–135mm f/3.5–4.5 ASPH. vs Panasonic Lumix S 100-500mm F5-7.1 O.I.S.
Both are Leica L lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Leica APO-Vario-Elmar-TL 55–135mm f/3.5–4.5 ASPH. if
- You need 1 stop more light for low light or background blur (f/3.5 vs f/5)
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 785 g lighter (500 g vs 1285 g)
- You want a wider view: 55mm vs 100mm at the wide end
- You want a compact lens: 110 mm vs 196.1 mm long
Pick the Panasonic Lumix S 100-500mm F5-7.1 O.I.S. if
- You need more reach: 500mm vs 135mm at the long end
- You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Leica APO-Vario-Elmar-TL 55–135mm f/3.5–4.5 ASPH. does not
- You shoot full frame: the Leica APO-Vario-Elmar-TL 55–135mm f/3.5–4.5 ASPH. is made for APS-C
Spec differences
15 differences| Leica APO-Vario-Elmar-TL 55–135mm f/3.5–4.5 ASPH. | Panasonic Lumix S 100-500mm F5-7.1 O.I.S. | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Leica
|
Panasonic
|
| Type |
Zoom
|
Telephoto Zoom
|
| Format |
APS-C
|
Full frame
|
| Focal length |
55-135mm
|
100-500mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/3.5
1 stop faster
|
f/5
|
| Weight |
500 g
lighter
|
1285 g
|
| Length |
110 mm
shorter
|
196.1 mm
|
| Diameter |
68 mm
slimmer
|
92 mm
|
| Filter thread |
60 mm
|
82 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
not listed
|
0.8 m
|
| Max magnification |
not listed
|
0.36×
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
11
|
| Optical design |
12 elements / 10 groups
|
19 elements / 12 groups
|
| Image stabilization |
No
|
Yes
stabilized
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
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- Mount
- Leica L both
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