Leica Super-Vario-Elmar-SL 16-35mm f/3.5-4.5 ASPH. vs Panasonic Lumix S 14-28mm F4-5.6 Macro
Both are Leica L wide zoom lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Leica Super-Vario-Elmar-SL 16-35mm 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 need more reach: 35mm vs 28mm at the long end
Pick the Panasonic Lumix S 14-28mm F4-5.6 Macro if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 645 g lighter (345 g vs 990 g)
- You want a wider view: 14mm vs 16mm at the wide end
- You want a compact lens: 89.8 mm vs 123 mm long
Spec differences
11 differences| Leica Super-Vario-Elmar-SL 16-35mm f/3.5-4.5 ASPH. | Panasonic Lumix S 14-28mm F4-5.6 Macro | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Leica
|
Panasonic
|
| Focal length |
16-35mm
|
14-28mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/3.5
⅓ stop faster
|
f/4
|
| Weight |
990 g
|
345 g
lighter
|
| Length |
123 mm
|
89.8 mm
shorter
|
| Diameter |
88 mm
|
84 mm
slimmer
|
| Filter thread |
82 mm
|
77 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
not listed
|
0.15 m
|
| Max magnification |
not listed
|
0.5×
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
7
|
| Optical design |
18 elements / 12 groups
|
14 elements / 10 groups
|
4 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Leica L both
- Type
- Wide Zoom both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Image stabilization
- No both
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