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
Sony
FE 50mm F1.4 GM
Sony E Mount
FE 50mm F1.4 GM — 50mm f/1.4 for Sony E, a popular choice in the sony lineup.
$1,799
Launch priceReleased Mar 2025
FE 50mm F1.4 GM is 2.2 years newer.
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Wins
LUMIX S 14-28mm F4-5.6
Wins
FE 50mm F1.4 GM
1 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BFE 50mm F1.4 GM has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.4 vs f/5.6)
- BFE 50mm F1.4 GM has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.4 vs f/4)
- ALUMIX S 14-28mm F4-5.6 has higher Max magnification (0.25 × vs 0.15 ×)
- ALUMIX S 14-28mm F4-5.6 has lower Weight (450 g vs 580 g)
- BFE 50mm F1.4 GM has lower Min focus distance (30 cm vs 38 cm)
Key specs at a glance
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 580 g — lower is better
- ✓
Length
113 mm vs 131 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Max magnification
0.25 × vs 0.15 × — higher is better
Reasons to choose the FE 50mm F1.4 GM
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/1.4 vs f/5.6 — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/1.4 vs f/4 — lower is better
- ✓
Special elements
Adds ED
- ✓
Control ring
Only FE 50mm F1.4 GM supports it
- ✓
Custom function button
Only FE 50mm F1.4 GM supports it
- ✓
Min focus distance
30 cm vs 38 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
81 mm vs 86 mm — lower is better
Shared specifications
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
FE 50mm F1.4 GM
Pros
- ✓Bright f/1.4 aperture for low light and subject separation
- ✓Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
Cons
- –Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value
Decided which one is right for you?
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Panasonic LUMIX S 14-28mm F4-5.6
Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.