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Leica APO-Vario-Elmar-TL 55–135mm f/3.5–4.5 ASPH. vs Panasonic Lumix S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S.

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 ⅓ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/3.5 vs f/4)
  • You want the lighter lens to carry: 180 g lighter (500 g vs 680 g)
  • You need more reach: 135mm vs 105mm at the long end

Pick the Panasonic Lumix S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S. if

  • You want a wider view: 24mm vs 55mm at the wide 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

13 differences
Specifications that differ between the Leica APO-Vario-Elmar-TL 55–135mm f/3.5–4.5 ASPH. and the Panasonic Lumix S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S.
Leica APO-Vario-Elmar-TL 55–135mm f/3.5–4.5 ASPH. Panasonic Lumix S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S.
Brand
Leica
Panasonic
Format
APS-C
Full frame
Focal length
55-135mm
24-105mm
Max aperture
f/3.5 ⅓ stop faster
f/4
Weight
500 g lighter
680 g
Length
110 mm shorter
118 mm
Diameter
68 mm slimmer
84 mm
Filter thread
60 mm
77 mm
Min focus distance
not listed
0.3 m
Max magnification
not listed
0.5×
Aperture blades
not listed
9
Optical design
12 elements / 10 groups
16 elements / 13 groups
Image stabilization
No
Yes stabilized
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Mount
Leica L both
Type
Zoom both

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