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Leica APO-Vario-Elmar-TL 55–135mm f/3.5–4.5 ASPH. vs Panasonic Lumix S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6

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

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

  • You need more reach: 135mm vs 60mm at the long end

Pick the Panasonic Lumix S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6 if

  • You want the lighter lens to carry: 150 g lighter (350 g vs 500 g)
  • You want a wider view: 20mm vs 55mm at the wide end
  • You shoot full frame: the Leica APO-Vario-Elmar-TL 55–135mm f/3.5–4.5 ASPH. is made for APS-C
  • You want a compact lens: 87.2 mm vs 110 mm long

Spec differences

11 differences
Specifications that differ between the Leica APO-Vario-Elmar-TL 55–135mm f/3.5–4.5 ASPH. and the Panasonic Lumix S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6
Leica APO-Vario-Elmar-TL 55–135mm f/3.5–4.5 ASPH. Panasonic Lumix S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6
Brand
Leica
Panasonic
Format
APS-C
Full frame
Focal length
55-135mm
20-60mm
Weight
500 g
350 g lighter
Length
110 mm
87.2 mm shorter
Diameter
68 mm slimmer
77.4 mm
Filter thread
60 mm
67 mm
Min focus distance
not listed
0.15 m
Max magnification
not listed
0.43×
Aperture blades
not listed
9
Optical design
12 elements / 10 groups
11 elements / 9 groups
4 identical specs hidden: mount, type, max aperture, image stabilization. Show all
Mount
Leica L both
Type
Zoom both
Max aperture
f/3.5 both
Image stabilization
No both

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