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Leica Super-Vario-Elmar-TL 11–23mm f/3.5–4.5 ASPH. vs Panasonic Lumix S 14-28mm F4-5.6 Macro

Both are Leica L wide zoom lenses. Here is what actually differs.

Pick the Leica Super-Vario-Elmar-TL 11–23mm f/3.5–4.5 ASPH. if

  • You need ⅓ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/3.5 vs f/4)
  • You want a wider view: 11mm vs 14mm at the wide end

Pick the Panasonic Lumix S 14-28mm F4-5.6 Macro if

  • You want the lighter lens to carry: 41 g lighter (345 g vs 386 g)
  • You need more reach: 28mm vs 23mm at the long end
  • You shoot full frame: the Leica Super-Vario-Elmar-TL 11–23mm f/3.5–4.5 ASPH. is made for APS-C

Spec differences

12 differences
Specifications that differ between the Leica Super-Vario-Elmar-TL 11–23mm f/3.5–4.5 ASPH. and the Panasonic Lumix S 14-28mm F4-5.6 Macro
Leica Super-Vario-Elmar-TL 11–23mm f/3.5–4.5 ASPH. Panasonic Lumix S 14-28mm F4-5.6 Macro
Brand
Leica
Panasonic
Format
APS-C
Full frame
Focal length
11-23mm
14-28mm
Max aperture
f/3.5 ⅓ stop faster
f/4
Weight
386 g
345 g lighter
Length
77 mm shorter
89.8 mm
Diameter
73 mm slimmer
84 mm
Filter thread
67 mm
77 mm
Min focus distance
not listed
0.15 m
Max magnification
not listed
0.5×
Aperture blades
not listed
7
Optical design
14 elements / 11 groups
14 elements / 10 groups
3 identical specs hidden: mount, type, image stabilization. Show all
Mount
Leica L both
Type
Wide Zoom both
Image stabilization
No both

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