The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Samyang AF 35-150mm F2-2.8 L and the Panasonic S 70-200 F2.8 for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Panasonic S 70-200 F2.8 is the longer of the two lenses at 209mm. The Samyang AF 35-150mm F2-2.8 L with a length of 155mm, is 54mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Panasonic S 70-200 F2.8 also has a larger diameter of 94mm compared to the Samyang AF 35-150mm F2-2.8 L's 93mm diameter.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Samyang AF 35-150mm F2-2.8 L weighs 1206g, which means it is 364g (23%) lighter than the Panasonic S 70-200 F2.8 which has a weight of 1570g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Telephoto Zoom Lenses in Leica L Mount for size comparison purposes.
Telephoto Lenses in Leica L Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
Both the Samyang AF 35-150mm F2-2.8 L and the Panasonic S 70-200 F2.8 have the same Filter thread size of 82mm.
Below are links to the 82mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the Samyang AF 35-150mm F2-2.8 L and the Panasonic S 70-200 F2.8 has the same Leica L lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Leica L lenses are Leica SL3-P, Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE.
Focal Range
Samyang AF 35-150mm F2-2.8 L has a focal range of 35-150mm and
4.3X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
52.5 - 225mm.
On the other hand, the Panasonic S 70-200 F2.8 has a focal range of 70-200mm and 2.9X zoom ratio .
