Leica Vario-Elmar-TL 18–56mm f/3.5–5.6 ASPH. vs Panasonic Lumix S 28-200mm F4-7.1 Macro O.I.S.
Both are Leica L lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Leica Vario-Elmar-TL 18–56mm f/3.5–5.6 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: 157 g lighter (256 g vs 413 g)
- You want a wider view: 18mm vs 28mm at the wide end
- You want a compact lens: 60 mm vs 93.4 mm long
Pick the Panasonic Lumix S 28-200mm F4-7.1 Macro O.I.S. if
- You need more reach: 200mm vs 56mm at the long end
- You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Leica Vario-Elmar-TL 18–56mm f/3.5–5.6 ASPH. does not
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.5× 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
15 differences| Leica Vario-Elmar-TL 18–56mm f/3.5–5.6 ASPH. | Panasonic Lumix S 28-200mm F4-7.1 Macro O.I.S. | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Leica
|
Panasonic
|
| Type |
Zoom
|
Superzoom
|
| Format |
APS-C
|
Full frame
|
| Focal length |
18-56mm
|
28-200mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/3.5
⅓ stop faster
|
f/4
|
| Weight |
256 g
lighter
|
413 g
|
| Length |
60 mm
shorter
|
93.4 mm
|
| Diameter |
63 mm
slimmer
|
77.3 mm
|
| Filter thread |
52 mm
|
67 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
not listed
|
0.14 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.08×
|
0.5×
larger
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
9
|
| Optical design |
10 elements / 7 groups
|
17 elements / 13 groups
|
| Image stabilization |
No
|
Yes
stabilized
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
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- Mount
- Leica L both
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