Panasonic LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8vsPanasonic LUMIX S 50mm F1.8
LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8
24-70mm / F2.8
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LUMIX S 50mm F1.8
50mm / F1.8
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Which to choose
When the LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8 suits you better
- Close focusFocuses as close as 37cm
- Zoom rangeCovers 24-70mm in a single lens
When the LUMIX S 50mm F1.8 suits you better
- Brightness1.3 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weight635g lighter, so easier to carry
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
- LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8140mm long × 90.9mm diameter
- LUMIX S 50mm F1.882mm long × 73.6mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Panasonic LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8 | Panasonic LUMIX S 50mm F1.8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 24mm | 50mm | −26mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 70mm | 50mm | +20mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F2.8 | F1.8 | 1.3 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F2.8 | F1.8 | 1.3 stops darker |
| Min aperture | F22 | F22 | — |
| Min focus distance | 37cm | 45cm | −0.08m |
| Max magnification | 0.25× | 0.14× | +0.11x |
| Aperture blades | 11blades | 9blades | +2blades |
| Weight | 935g | 300g | +635g |
| Length | 140mm | 82mm | +58mm |
| Diameter | 90.9mm | 73.6mm | +17.3mm |
| Filter size | 82mm | 67mm | +15mm |
| Released | 2019 | 2021 | −2year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8 relative to LUMIX S 50mm F1.8.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
Check prices
LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8
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LUMIX S 50mm F1.8
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