Panasonic Lumix S PRO 16-35mm f/4 vs Panasonic LUMIX S 14-28mm F4-5.6 Macro
L-Mount
Two ultra-wide zooms for L-mount full frame with different orientations. The Lumix S PRO 16-35 f/4 (introduced late 2019) belongs to the PRO line, has a constant f/4, a focus clutch for quickly switching between autofocus and manual focus, and weighs 500 g. The Lumix S 14-28 f/4-5.6 Macro (January 2023) is a compact zoom from the standard (non-PRO) range that is lighter at 345 g, starts at 14 mm and offers a half-macro function (0.5x) at 28 mm. Both are dust, splash and freeze resistant.
The decision sits between 14 mm and close focusing on one side and constant speed and PRO handling on the other.
Which one suits whom?
- S PRO 16-35: You want a constant f/4, 35 mm at the long end and the focus clutch.
- S 14-28: You want 14 mm in a compact zoom and value the half-macro function.
Key differences
- Focal length: 16-35 mm on the Panasonic Lumix S PRO 16-35mm f/4, 14-28 mm on the Panasonic LUMIX S 14-28mm F4-5.6 Macro.
- The Panasonic LUMIX S 14-28mm F4-5.6 Macro is 155 g lighter (345 g vs 500 g).
- The Panasonic LUMIX S 14-28mm F4-5.6 Macro is 10 mm shorter.
- The Panasonic LUMIX S 14-28mm F4-5.6 Macro focuses closer: from 15 cm instead of 25 cm.
Specs side by side
The key specs of both lenses side by side.
| Lens | Panasonic Lumix S PRO 16-35mm f/4 | Panasonic LUMIX S 14-28mm F4-5.6 Macro |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 16-35 mm | 14-28 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/4 | f/4-5.6 |
| Weight | 500 g | 345 g |
| Filter diameter | 77 mm | 77 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 25 cm | 15 cm |
| Length | 100 mm | 90 mm |
| Autofocus | yes | yes |
| Image stabilization | no | no |
Size comparison
- Panasonic Lumix S PRO 16-35mm f/4: 100 × 85 mm
- Panasonic LUMIX S 14-28mm F4-5.6 Macro: 90 × 84 mm
Side view to the same scale, length × diameter (without lens hood).