Leica Vario-Elmar-SL 100-400mm f/5-6.3 vs Panasonic Lumix S 100-500mm F5-7.1 O.I.S.
Both are Leica L telephoto zoom lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Leica Vario-Elmar-SL 100-400mm f/5-6.3 if
Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.
Pick the Panasonic Lumix S 100-500mm F5-7.1 O.I.S. if
- You need more reach: 500mm vs 400mm at the long end
- You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Leica Vario-Elmar-SL 100-400mm f/5-6.3 does not
Spec differences
12 differences| Leica Vario-Elmar-SL 100-400mm f/5-6.3 | Panasonic Lumix S 100-500mm F5-7.1 O.I.S. | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Leica
|
Panasonic
|
| Focal length |
100-400mm
|
100-500mm
|
| Weight |
not listed
|
1285 g
|
| Length |
not listed
|
196.1 mm
|
| Diameter |
not listed
|
92 mm
|
| Filter thread |
not listed
|
82 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
not listed
|
0.8 m
|
| Max magnification |
not listed
|
0.36×
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
11
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
19 elements / 12 groups
|
| Image stabilization |
No
|
Yes
stabilized
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
4 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, max aperture. Show all
- Mount
- Leica L both
- Type
- Telephoto Zoom both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Max aperture
- f/5 both
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