Leica Vario-Elmar-TL 18–56mm f/3.5–5.6 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 Vario-Elmar-TL 18–56mm f/3.5–5.6 ASPH. if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 94 g lighter (256 g vs 350 g)
- You want a wider view: 18mm vs 20mm at the wide end
- You want a compact lens: 60 mm vs 87.2 mm long
Pick the Panasonic Lumix S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6 if
- You need more reach: 60mm vs 56mm at the long end
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.43× vs 0.08× maximum magnification
- You shoot full frame: the Leica Vario-Elmar-TL 18–56mm f/3.5–5.6 ASPH. is made for APS-C
Spec differences
11 differences| Leica Vario-Elmar-TL 18–56mm f/3.5–5.6 ASPH. | Panasonic Lumix S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Leica
|
Panasonic
|
| Format |
APS-C
|
Full frame
|
| Focal length |
18-56mm
|
20-60mm
|
| Weight |
256 g
lighter
|
350 g
|
| Length |
60 mm
shorter
|
87.2 mm
|
| Diameter |
63 mm
slimmer
|
77.4 mm
|
| Filter thread |
52 mm
|
67 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
not listed
|
0.15 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.08×
|
0.43×
larger
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
9
|
| Optical design |
10 elements / 7 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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