Panasonic LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 MACRO vs Panasonic LUMIX S 24-105mm f/4 MACRO O.I.S.

Key Differences

  • Panasonic LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 MACRO has a better max magnification (1x vs 0.5x).
  • Panasonic LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 MACRO has a better weight (430g (15.2 oz) vs 680g (1.50 lb)).
  • Panasonic LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 MACRO has a better maximum aperture (f/2.8 vs f/4).
  • Panasonic LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 MACRO has a better length (100mm vs 118mm).
  • Panasonic LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 MACRO has a better price (msrp) ($999 vs $1,099).
Product
Optical Design
Focal Length100mm24-105mm
Lens TypePrimeZoom
Optical Elements16
Optical Groups14
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/2.8f/4
Minimum Aperturef/16f/22
Aperture Blades99
Rounded ApertureYesYes
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageFull-FrameFull-Frame
Lens MountL-MountL-Mount
Angle of View
35mm Equivalent
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorSteppingStepping
Focus LimiterNoNo
AF/MF SwitchYesYes
Min Focus Distance30 cm30 cm
Max Magnification1x0.5x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationNoYes
Aperture RingNoNo
Declickable ApertureNoNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$999$1,099
Filter Size67mm77mm
Diameter74mm84mm
Length100mm118mm
Weight430g (15.2 oz)680g (1.50 lb)
Weather SealedYesYes
Tripod CollarNoNo