Panasonic Lumix S Pro 16-35mm F4 Interchangeable L-Mount Compatible for S Series Cameras
The constant f/4 aperture across the 16-35mm zoom range ensures consistent exposure for video work, despite the lens lacking stabilization and weather sealing. Its L-Mount compatibility provides access to Panasonic’s S Series ecosystem at a competitive price point for a wide-angle zoom. This lens is best for landscape and architecture photographers who prioritize a versatile focal range over extreme low-light performance.
Focal length 16-35mm
Aperture f/4
Mount L-Mount
lens type wide-angle-zoom
27 Overall Score
Price €0
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong versatility (75th percentile) 75th
- Strong aperture (66th percentile) 66th
Cons
- Below average social proof (3rd percentile)
- Below average macro (14th percentile)
- Below average optical (20th percentile)
- Below average build (32nd percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Wide-angle-zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 16 |
| Focal Length Max | 35 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/4 |
| Constant | Yes |
Build
| Mount | L-Mount |
vs Competition
| Spec | Panasonic Lumix S Pro 16-35mm F4 Interchangeable L-Mount Compatible for S Series Cameras | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD | Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Viltrox Pro AF 27mm f/1.2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 16-35mm | 28-300mm | 18-50mm | 17-28mm | 18-135mm | 27mm |
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/1.2 |
| Mount | L-Mount | Sony E | Sony E | Nikon Z | Sony E | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | true | false | false | true | false |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | false | true |
| Weight (g) | - | 590 | 290 | 450 | 326 | 560 |
| AF Type | - | VXD linear motor | stepping motor | Stepping Motor | Linear motor | STM |
| Lens Type | wide-angle-zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | prime |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panasonic Lumix S Pro 16-35mm F4 Interchangeable L-Mount Compatible for S Series Cameras | 53.9 | 64.8 | 32.4 | 14.2 | 20.2 | 66.3 | 75.2 | 2.8 | 36.8 |
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD Compare | 98 | 78.2 | 65.1 | 85.8 | 96.7 | 66.3 | 97.7 | 55 | 82.4 |
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 86.9 | 82.1 | 86.1 | 91.7 | 82.2 | 84.2 | 78.6 | 89.6 | 36.8 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 86.9 | 87.3 | 75.2 | 85.8 | 88.2 | 84.2 | 68 | 69.1 | 36.8 |
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 98 | 75.7 | 72.5 | 40.3 | 78.5 | 77.6 | 95.8 | 89.6 | 82.4 |
| Viltrox Pro AF 27mm f/1.2 Compare | 86.9 | 98.5 | 67.4 | 38.5 | 82.2 | 98.6 | 33.6 | 89.6 | 36.8 |
Usage Scores
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