Panasonic LEICA DG MACRO-ELMARIT 45mm f/2.8 vs Panasonic LUMIX G X VARIO 35-100mm f/2.8 II

Key Differences

  • Panasonic LEICA DG MACRO-ELMARIT 45mm f/2.8 has a better max magnification (1x vs 0.17x).
  • Panasonic LEICA DG MACRO-ELMARIT 45mm f/2.8 has a better min focus distance (15 cm vs 85 cm).
  • Panasonic LEICA DG MACRO-ELMARIT 45mm f/2.8 has a better weight (225g (7.9 oz) vs 360g (12.7 oz)).
  • Panasonic LEICA DG MACRO-ELMARIT 45mm f/2.8 has a better length (71.5mm vs 99.6mm).
Product
Optical Design
Focal Length45mm35-100mm
Lens TypePrimeZoom
Optical Elements1416
Optical Groups1012
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/2.8f/2.8
Minimum Aperturef/22f/22
Aperture Blades77
Rounded ApertureYesYes
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
Lens MountMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
Angle of View
35mm Equivalent90-90mm70-200mm
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorSteppingStepping
Focus LimiterNoNo
AF/MF SwitchNoYes
Min Focus Distance15 cm85 cm
Max Magnification1x0.17x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationNoYes
Aperture RingNoNo
Declickable ApertureNoNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$699$699
Filter Size46mm58mm
Diameter63.5mm67.4mm
Length71.5mm99.6mm
Weight225g (7.9 oz)360g (12.7 oz)
Weather SealedNoYes
Tripod CollarNoNo