Panasonic
LUMIX S 14-28mm F4-5.6
Leica L Mount
LUMIX S 14-28mm F4-5.6 — 14–28mm f/4-5.6 for Leica L, a popular choice in the panasonic lineup.
$899
Launch priceReleased Jan 2023
Panasonic
LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8
Leica L Mount
LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8 — 24–70mm f/2.8 for Leica L, a popular choice in the panasonic lineup.
$2,199
Launch priceReleased Oct 2019
LUMIX S 14-28mm F4-5.6 is 3.3 years newer.
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Wins
LUMIX S 14-28mm F4-5.6
Wins
LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- ALUMIX S 14-28mm F4-5.6 has lower Weight (450 g vs 935 g)
- BLUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8 has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/2.8 vs f/5.6)
- BLUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8 has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/2.8 vs f/4)
- ALUMIX S 14-28mm F4-5.6 has lower Length (113 mm vs 140 mm)
- ALUMIX S 14-28mm F4-5.6 has lower Diameter (86 mm vs 90.9 mm)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this lens size diff to shareLUMIX S 14-28mm F4-5.6
⌀86 × 113 mm
450 g (0.99 lb / 15.87 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8
⌀91 × 140 mm
935 g (2.06 lb / 32.98 oz)
LUMIX S 14-28mm F4-5.6 is 27mm shorter and 5mm narrower than LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8.
LUMIX S 14-28mm F4-5.6 is 485 g lighter than LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8.
Diameter (⌀) is the maximum barrel width; length is measured from the mount to the front of the lens.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose the LUMIX S 14-28mm F4-5.6
- ✓
Weight
450 g vs 935 g — lower is better
- ✓
Length
113 mm vs 140 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
86 mm vs 90.9 mm — lower is better
Reasons to choose the LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/2.8 vs f/5.6 — lower is better
- ✓
Control ring
Only LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8 supports it
- ✓
Custom function button
Only LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8 supports it
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/2.8 vs f/4 — lower is better
- ✓
Min focus distance
37 cm vs 38 cm — lower is better
Shared specifications
Max magnification
Both 0.25 ×
Internal focus
Both support internal focus
Weather sealing
Both support weather sealing
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
LUMIX S 14-28mm F4-5.6
Pros
- ✓Versatile zoom range covers multiple focal lengths in one lens
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
- ✓Native Leica L mount compatibility
Cons
- –Slower maximum aperture limits low-light performance
- –Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value
LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8
Pros
- ✓Versatile zoom range covers multiple focal lengths in one lens
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
- ✓Native Leica L mount compatibility
Cons
- –Premium price point
- –Relatively heavy for extended handheld use
- –No optical stabilization — relies on body IBIS
Decided which one is right for you?
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Panasonic LUMIX S 14-28mm F4-5.6
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.