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Leica Super-Vario-Elmar-SL 16-35mm f/3.5-4.5 ASPH. vs Panasonic Lumix S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6

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

Pick the Leica Super-Vario-Elmar-SL 16-35mm f/3.5-4.5 ASPH. if

  • You want a wider view: 16mm vs 20mm at the wide end

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

  • You want the lighter lens to carry: 640 g lighter (350 g vs 990 g)
  • You need more reach: 60mm vs 35mm at the long end
  • You want a compact lens: 87.2 mm vs 123 mm long

Spec differences

11 differences
Specifications that differ between the Leica Super-Vario-Elmar-SL 16-35mm f/3.5-4.5 ASPH. and the Panasonic Lumix S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6
Leica Super-Vario-Elmar-SL 16-35mm f/3.5-4.5 ASPH. Panasonic Lumix S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6
Brand
Leica
Panasonic
Type
Wide Zoom
Zoom
Focal length
16-35mm
20-60mm
Weight
990 g
350 g lighter
Length
123 mm
87.2 mm shorter
Diameter
88 mm
77.4 mm slimmer
Filter thread
82 mm
67 mm
Min focus distance
not listed
0.15 m
Max magnification
not listed
0.43×
Aperture blades
not listed
9
Optical design
18 elements / 12 groups
11 elements / 9 groups
4 identical specs hidden: mount, format, max aperture, image stabilization. Show all
Mount
Leica L both
Format
Full frame both
Max aperture
f/3.5 both
Image stabilization
No both

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