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 priceReleased Jan 2023
Panasonic
LUMIX S PRO 50mm F1.4
Leica L Mount
LUMIX S PRO 50mm F1.4 — 50mm f/1.4 for Leica L, a popular choice in the panasonic lineup.
$2,299
Launch priceReleased Oct 2019
LUMIX S 16-35mm F4 is 3.3 years newer.
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Wins
LUMIX S 16-35mm F4
Wins
LUMIX S PRO 50mm F1.4
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BLUMIX S PRO 50mm F1.4 has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.4 vs f/4)
- BLUMIX S PRO 50mm F1.4 has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.4 vs f/4)
- ALUMIX S 16-35mm F4 has lower Weight (493 g vs 958 g)
- ALUMIX S 16-35mm F4 has lower Length (105.4 mm vs 184 mm)
- ALUMIX S 16-35mm F4 has higher Max magnification (0.25 × vs 0.15 ×)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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LUMIX S 16-35mm F4
⌀74 × 105 mm
493 g (1.09 lb / 17.39 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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LUMIX S PRO 50mm F1.4
⌀81 × 184 mm
958 g (2.11 lb / 33.79 oz)
LUMIX S 16-35mm F4 is 79mm shorter and 7mm narrower than LUMIX S PRO 50mm F1.4.
LUMIX S 16-35mm F4 is 465 g lighter than LUMIX S PRO 50mm F1.4.
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 16-35mm F4
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 2 Aspherical, 1 ED
- ✓
Weight
493 g vs 958 g — lower is better
- ✓
Length
105.4 mm vs 184 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Min focus distance
25 cm vs 30 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Max magnification
0.25 × vs 0.15 × — higher is better
- ✓
Diameter
73.6 mm vs 81 mm — lower is better
Reasons to choose the LUMIX S PRO 50mm F1.4
- ✓
Special elements
Adds Aspherical, ED
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/1.4 vs f/4 — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/1.4 vs f/4 — lower is better
Shared specifications
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 50mm F1.4
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
- –Premium price point
- –Relatively heavy for extended handheld use
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.