Panasonic LUMIX S 14-28mm F4-5.6 Macro § 03 Head to head
Panasonic LUMIX S 14-28mm F4-5.6 Macro vs Panasonic Lumix S Pro 16-35mm F4
Panasonic 14–28mm f/4.0-5.6 has a wider field of view. Panasonic 16–35mm f/4 has a brighter maximum aperture.
Both lenses are made for the L-Mount mount: the Panasonic LUMIX S 14-28mm F4-5.6 Macro is a 14–28mm f/4.0-5.6 zoom, and the Panasonic Lumix S Pro 16-35mm F4 is a 16–35mm f/4 zoom. On paper the Panasonic LUMIX S 14-28mm F4-5.6 Macro comes out ahead, 6 advantages to 3, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Panasonic LUMIX S 14-28mm F4-5.6 Macro 
Panasonic Lumix S Pro 16-35mm F4 01
Key differences
Why is the Panasonic LUMIX S 14-28mm F4-5.6 Macro better than the Panasonic Lumix S Pro 16-35mm F4?
- Wider field of view (14mm vs 16mm)
- 155 g lighter (345 g vs 500 g)
- 10 mm shorter (89.8 mm vs 99.6 mm long)
- Focuses 10 cm closer (0.15 m vs 0.25 m)
- Higher maximum magnification (0.25x vs 0.23x)
- Newer design (2023 vs 2019)
Why is the Panasonic Lumix S Pro 16-35mm F4 better than the Panasonic LUMIX S 14-28mm F4-5.6 Macro?
- Brighter maximum aperture (f/4 vs f/4.0-5.6)
- Longer reach (35mm vs 28mm)
- More aperture blades (9 vs 7)
02
Which should you buy?
- macro For macro photography, the Panasonic LUMIX S 14-28mm F4-5.6 Macro has the edge: it reaches 0.25x magnification against 0.23x.
- landscape For landscape photography, the Panasonic LUMIX S 14-28mm F4-5.6 Macro has the edge: it goes wider, to 14mm against 16mm.
- architecture For architecture, the Panasonic LUMIX S 14-28mm F4-5.6 Macro has the edge: it goes wider, to 14mm against 16mm.
- street For street photography, the Panasonic LUMIX S 14-28mm F4-5.6 Macro has the edge: it is 155 g lighter to carry.
- travel For travel, the Panasonic LUMIX S 14-28mm F4-5.6 Macro has the edge: it is 155 g lighter to carry.
03
Specification
| Specification | Panasonic LUMIX S 14-28mm F4-5.6 Macro | Panasonic Lumix S Pro 16-35mm F4 |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 14–28mm | 16–35mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/4.0-5.6 | f/4 ◆ |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Lens type | Ultra-wide-angle zoom lens | Wide-angle zoom lens |
| Format | Full-frame | Full Frame |
| Weight | 345 g (12.17 oz) ◆ | 500 g (1.1 lb) |
| Dimensions | 84 mm (diameter) x 89.8 mm (length) | 85 mm (diameter) x 99.6 mm (length) |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.15 m (5.91 in) ◆ | 0.25 m (9.84 inches) |
| Maximum magnification | 0.25x ◆ | 0.23x |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | Yes (dust and splash-resistant) | Yes (dust, splash, and freeze-resistant) |
| Aperture ring | No | No |
| Aperture blades | 7 (rounded) | 9 (circular) ◆ |
| Optical construction | 14 elements in 10 groups (includes 1 aspherical ED lens, 1 aspherical lens, 3 ED lenses, and 1 UHR lens) | 12 elements in 9 groups (includes 3 aspherical lenses, 1 ED lens, and 1 UHR lens) |
| Filter size | 77 mm | 77 mm |
| Lens mount | L-Mount | L-Mount |
| Released | 2023 | 2019 |
04
Size
- A · Panasonic
- B · Panasonic
- 89.8 × 84 mm
- 99.6 × 85 mm
The Panasonic Lumix S Pro 16-35mm F4 is 10 mm longer and 155 g heavier than the Panasonic LUMIX S 14-28mm F4-5.6 Macro.
05
Sample frames
Panasonic LUMIX S 14-28mm F4-5.6 Macro
Panasonic Lumix S Pro 16-35mm F4
06
Video reviews
07
Questions
- Which lens has the brighter aperture, the Panasonic LUMIX S 14-28mm F4-5.6 Macro or the Panasonic Lumix S Pro 16-35mm F4?
- The Panasonic Lumix S Pro 16-35mm F4 opens to f/4, against f/4.0-5.6 on the Panasonic LUMIX S 14-28mm F4-5.6 Macro.
- Which is lighter, the Panasonic LUMIX S 14-28mm F4-5.6 Macro or the Panasonic Lumix S Pro 16-35mm F4?
- The Panasonic LUMIX S 14-28mm F4-5.6 Macro weighs 345 g, 155 g less than the Panasonic Lumix S Pro 16-35mm F4 (500 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Panasonic LUMIX S 14-28mm F4-5.6 Macro or the Panasonic Lumix S Pro 16-35mm F4?
- The Panasonic LUMIX S 14-28mm F4-5.6 Macro focuses down to 0.15 m, against 0.25 m for the Panasonic Lumix S Pro 16-35mm F4.
- Do the Panasonic LUMIX S 14-28mm F4-5.6 Macro and the Panasonic Lumix S Pro 16-35mm F4 have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the Panasonic LUMIX S 14-28mm F4-5.6 Macro or the Panasonic Lumix S Pro 16-35mm F4 better for macro photography?
- For macro photography, the Panasonic LUMIX S 14-28mm F4-5.6 Macro has the edge: it reaches 0.25x magnification against 0.23x.
- Is the Panasonic LUMIX S 14-28mm F4-5.6 Macro or the Panasonic Lumix S Pro 16-35mm F4 better for landscape photography?
- For landscape photography, the Panasonic LUMIX S 14-28mm F4-5.6 Macro has the edge: it goes wider, to 14mm against 16mm.