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LUMIX S 16-35mm F4

Panasonic

LUMIX S 16-35mm F4

Leica L Mount

LUMIX S 16-35mm F4 — 16–35mm f/4 for Leica L, a popular choice in the panasonic lineup.

$1,299

Launch price

Released Jan 2023

vs
LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8

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 price

Released Oct 2019

LUMIX S 16-35mm F4 is 3.3 years newer.

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Wins

4categories

LUMIX S 16-35mm F4

Landscape

Wins

2categories

LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8

Sports & ActionLandscape

2 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

LUMIX S 16-35mm F4 wins 3 categories·LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8 wins 2 categories
  • ALUMIX S 16-35mm F4 has lower Weight (493 g vs 935 g)
  • ALUMIX S 16-35mm F4 has lower Min focus distance (25 cm vs 37 cm)
  • BLUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8 has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/2.8 vs f/4)
  • BLUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8 has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/2.8 vs f/4)
  • ALUMIX S 16-35mm F4 has lower Length (105.4 mm vs 140 mm)

Key specs at a glance

LUMIX S 16-35mm F4LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8
Focal Length16-35 mm24-70 mm
Max Aperturef/4f/2.8
MountLeica LLeica L
CoverageFull FrameFull Frame
StabilizationNoNo
Weight493 g935 g
Min Focus25 cm37 cm
Filter Size77 mm82 mm

Size and weight, to scale

LUMIX S 16-35mm F4 shown to scale

LUMIX S 16-35mm F4

74 × 105 mm

493 g (1.09 lb / 17.39 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8 shown to scale

LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8

91 × 140 mm

935 g (2.06 lb / 32.98 oz)

LUMIX S 16-35mm F4 is 35mm shorter and 17mm narrower than LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8.

LUMIX S 16-35mm F4 is 442 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

Use caseLUMIX S 16-35mm F4LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8
Portrait
2.5Limited
4.5Fair
Sports & Action
5.5Fair
6.5Good
Video & Hybrid
5.0Fair
5.0Fair
Landscape
9.0Excellent
6.0Good
Travel
5.0Fair
4.0Fair
Wildlife
3.0Limited
3.0Limited
Macro & Close-up
3.5Limited
2.0Limited

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose the LUMIX S 16-35mm F4

  • Special elements

    Adds 2 Aspherical, 1 ED

  • Weight

    493 g vs 935 g — lower is better

  • Min focus distance

    25 cm vs 37 cm — lower is better

  • Length

    105.4 mm vs 140 mm — lower is better

  • Diameter

    73.6 mm vs 90.9 mm — lower is better

Reasons to choose the LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8

  • Special elements

    Adds Aspherical

  • Max aperture (Wide)

    f/2.8 vs f/4 — lower is better

  • Max aperture (Tele)

    f/2.8 vs f/4 — lower is better

Shared specifications

Max magnification

Both 0.25 ×

Internal focus

Both support internal focus

Weather sealing

Both support weather sealing

Control ring

Both support control ring

Custom function button

Both support custom function button

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

LUMIX S 16-35mm F4

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?

Compare live prices for the LUMIX S 16-35mm F4 and LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8 at major authorized retailers.

Panasonic LUMIX S 16-35mm F4

Panasonic LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8

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Full specifications

= category winner

LUMIX S 16-35mm F4
LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8
Focal length (Min)
16 mm
24 mm
Focal length (Max)
35 mm
70 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/4
f/2.8+1 stop wider
Max aperture (Tele)
f/4
f/2.8+1 stop wider
Elements
12
18
Groups
9
16
Special elements
2 Aspherical, 1 ED
Aspherical
LUMIX S 16-35mm F4
LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8
Min focus distance
25 cm−12 cm less
37 cm
Max magnification
0.25 ×
0.25 ×
Autofocus motor
Linear motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
LUMIX S 16-35mm F4
LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8
Optical stabilization
No
No
OIS effectiveness
0 stops
0 stops
LUMIX S 16-35mm F4
LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8
Weight
493 g−442 g less
935 g
Length
105.4 mm−35 mm less
140 mm
Diameter
73.6 mm−17 mm less
90.9 mm
Filter thread size
77 mm
82 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
9
11
LUMIX S 16-35mm F4
LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8
Lens mount
Leica L
Leica L
Format coverage
Full Frame
Full Frame

Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.