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Leica APO-Vario-Elmarit-SL 90-280mm f/2.8-4 vs Panasonic Lumix S Pro 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S.

Both are Leica L telephoto zoom lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.

Pick the Leica APO-Vario-Elmarit-SL 90-280mm f/2.8-4 if

  • You need more reach: 280mm vs 200mm at the long end

Pick the Panasonic Lumix S Pro 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S. if

  • You want the lighter lens to carry: 140 g lighter (1570 g vs 1710 g)
  • You want a wider view: 70mm vs 90mm at the wide end
  • You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Leica APO-Vario-Elmarit-SL 90-280mm f/2.8-4 does not

Spec differences

10 differences
Specifications that differ between the Leica APO-Vario-Elmarit-SL 90-280mm f/2.8-4 and the Panasonic Lumix S Pro 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S.
Leica APO-Vario-Elmarit-SL 90-280mm f/2.8-4 Panasonic Lumix S Pro 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S.
Brand
Leica
Panasonic
Focal length
90-280mm
70-200mm
Weight
1710 g
1570 g lighter
Length
not listed
208.6 mm
Diameter
88 mm slimmer
94.4 mm
Min focus distance
not listed
0.95 m
Max magnification
not listed
0.21×
Aperture blades
not listed
11
Optical design
not listed
22 elements / 17 groups
Image stabilization
No
Yes stabilized
5 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, max aperture, filter thread. Show all
Mount
Leica L both
Type
Telephoto Zoom both
Format
Full frame both
Max aperture
f/2.8 both
Filter thread
82 mm both

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