Panasonic G VARIO 35-100mm/F4.0-5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.SvsPanasonic LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 35-100mm/F2.8/POWER O.I.S.
G VARIO 35-100mm/F4.0-5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S
35-100mm / F4-5.6
70-200mm equiv.
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LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 35-100mm/F2.8/POWER O.I.S.
35-100mm / F2.8
70-200mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the G VARIO 35-100mm/F4.0-5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S suits you better
- Weight225g lighter, so easier to carry
When the LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 35-100mm/F2.8/POWER O.I.S. suits you better
- Brightness1.0 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- G VARIO 35-100mm/F4.0-5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S50mm long × 55.5mm diameter
- LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 35-100mm/F2.8/POWER O.I.S.99.9mm long × 67.4mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Panasonic G VARIO 35-100mm/F4.0-5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S | Panasonic LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 35-100mm/F2.8/POWER O.I.S. | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 35mm | 35mm | — |
| Focal length (tele) | 100mm | 100mm | — |
| Max aperture (wide) | F4 | F2.8 | 1.0 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F5.6 | F2.8 | 2.0 stops darker |
| Min focus distance | 90cm | 85cm | +0.05m |
| Max magnification | 0.11× | 0.10× | +0.01x |
| Weight | 135g | 360g | −225g |
| Length | 50mm | 99.9mm | −49.9mm |
| Diameter | 55.5mm | 67.4mm | −11.9mm |
| Filter size | 46mm | 58mm | −12mm |
| Released | 2014 | 2023 | −9year |
| Stabilization | Yes | Yes | — |
| Weather sealing | No | No | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as G VARIO 35-100mm/F4.0-5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S relative to LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 35-100mm/F2.8/POWER O.I.S..The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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G VARIO 35-100mm/F4.0-5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S
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LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 35-100mm/F2.8/POWER O.I.S.
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