Leica Super-Vario-Elmarit-SL 14-24 f/2.8 ASPH. vs Panasonic LUMIX S 14-28mm F4-5.6 MACRO
Key differences
- —The LUMIX S 14-28mm F4-5.6 MACRO is 510g lighter (345g vs 855g).
- —The Super-Vario-Elmarit-SL 14-24 f/2.8 ASPH. is faster: f/2.8 vs f/4 (≈1.0 stops more light).
- —At launch the LUMIX S 14-28mm F4-5.6 MACRO cost $1,697 less ($798 vs $2,495).
- —For close-ups the LUMIX S 14-28mm F4-5.6 MACRO reaches 0.50× vs 0.14×.
Which to choose
- Super-Vario-Elmarit-SL 14-24 f/2.8 ASPH.
Choose it for:
- +The brightest aperture: f/2.8, about 1.0 stop more light
- LUMIX S 14-28mm F4-5.6 MACRO
Choose it for:
- +The lightest option: 345g, 510g less than the next
- +The longest reach: up to 28mm
- +The best close-ups: 0.50× magnification
- +The lowest launch price: $798, $1,697 less
Computed from published specs, confirmed launch prices and, where every lens has at least two reviews, review scores.
- Mount
- L-Mount (FF)
- L-Mount (FF)
- Focal length
- 14–24mm
- 14–28mm
- Max aperture
- F2.8◆
- F4–5.6
- Weight
- 855g
- 345g◆
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 85.0 × 131.0mm
- 84.0 × 89.8mm
- Volume
- 743 cm³
- 498 cm³◆
- Density
- 1.15 g/cm³
- 0.69 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- —
- ⌀77mm
- Min focus
- 0.28m
- 0.15m◆
- Max magnification
- 0.14×
- 0.50×◆
- Elements / groups
- 18 / 13
- 14 / 10
- Aperture blades
- Not published
- 7
- Focus drive
- AF motor (type not published)
- Stepping Motor
- Stabilisation
- —
- —
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- Yes
- Aperture ring
- —
- —
- Released
- 2023
- 2023
- MSRP (USD)
- $2,495
- $798◆
- Sharpness
- 8.8◆
- 8.3
- Bokeh Rendering
- 8.0◆
- 7.4
- Autofocus Speed
- 8.5
- 8.6◆
- Flare Resistance
- 8.2
- —
- Build / Sealing
- 9.0◆
- 8.0
- Value / Size
- 8.0
- 9.0◆
Performance overlay
- Super-Vario-Elmarit-SL 14-24 f/2.8 ASPH.
- LUMIX S 14-28mm F4-5.6 MACRO
◆ marks the best value in a row. Scores are 0–10 editorial ratings.