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Panasonic Lumix S Pro 16-35mm F4

Quick answer

The Panasonic Lumix S Pro 16-35mm F4 is a ultra-wide to wide-angle wide zoom lens covering 16-35mm at f/4.0 for the Leica L mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.

Focal
16–35mm
Aperture
f/4–22
Weight
500g
Filter
77mm
Min focus
0.25m

What 16-35mm sees

Full frame crop 1.0×
63.4–107° 54.4–96.7° horizontal
APS-C crop 1.5× → 24–53mm
44.8–84.1° 37.8–73.7° horizontal

Diagonal angle of view. Frames drawn to scale at 16mm (and 35mm). Calculated from the focal length and crop factor, not measured.

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Panasonic Lumix S Pro 16-35mm F4 specifications

Optics

Focal length
16-35mm
Maximum aperture
f/4.0
Minimum aperture
f/22
Format coverage
Full frame
Optical construction
12 elements in 9 groups
Aperture blades
9

Focus

Minimum focus distance
0.25 m
Maximum magnification
0.23×

Physical

Filter thread
77 mm
Weight
500 g
Length
99.6 mm
Diameter
85 mm

General

Brand
Panasonic
Mount
Leica L
Lens type
Wide Zoom

Specification source: panasonic.jp

What can you shoot with the Panasonic Lumix S Pro 16-35mm F4?

At 16-35mm this is a ultra-wide to wide-angle wide zoom, which typically suits:

  • Landscapes and big skies
  • Architecture and interiors
  • Astrophotography and night skies
  • Landscapes and cityscapes
  • Street and travel photography

Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.

Frequently asked questions

What mount does the Panasonic Lumix S Pro 16-35mm F4 use?

It uses the Leica L mount, so it fits Leica L cameras directly.

What is the focal length of the Panasonic Lumix S Pro 16-35mm F4?

It zooms across 16-35mm with a maximum aperture of f/4.0. That makes it a ultra-wide to wide-angle lens.

Is the Panasonic Lumix S Pro 16-35mm F4 a prime or a zoom lens?

It is a zoom lens covering 16-35mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/4.0.

What is the Panasonic Lumix S Pro 16-35mm F4 equivalent on a crop sensor?

On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 24–53mm on full frame, with a 37.8–73.7° horizontal and 44.8–84.1° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.

Which cameras does the Panasonic Lumix S Pro 16-35mm F4 fit?

Any Leica L-mount camera, including Leica SL (Typ 601), Leica SL2, Leica SL2-S, Leica SL3, and Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 and 17 more.