Leica Super-Vario-Elmar-SL 16-35 f/3.5-4.5 ASPH. vs Panasonic LUMIX S 18-40mm F4.5-6.3
Key differences
- —The LUMIX S 18-40mm F4.5-6.3 is 835g lighter (155g vs 990g).
- —The Super-Vario-Elmar-SL 16-35 f/3.5-4.5 ASPH. is faster: f/3.5 vs f/4.5 (≈0.7 stops more light).
- —For close-ups the LUMIX S 18-40mm F4.5-6.3 reaches 0.28× vs 0.27×.
Which to choose
- Super-Vario-Elmar-SL 16-35 f/3.5-4.5 ASPH.
Choose it for:
- +The brightest aperture: f/3.5, about 0.7 stop more light
- +The widest view: starts at 16mm
- LUMIX S 18-40mm F4.5-6.3
Choose it for:
- +The lightest option: 155g, 835g less than the next
- +The longest reach: up to 40mm
- +The best close-ups: 0.28× magnification
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
- 16–35mm
- 18–40mm
- Max aperture
- F3.5–4.5◆
- F4.5–6.3
- Weight
- 990g
- 155g◆
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 88.0 × 123.0mm
- 67.9 × 40.9mm
- Volume
- 748 cm³
- 148 cm³◆
- Density
- 1.32 g/cm³
- 1.05 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- ⌀82mm
- ⌀62mm
- Min focus
- 0.25m
- 0.15m◆
- Max magnification
- 0.27×
- 0.28×◆
- Elements / groups
- 18 / 12
- 8 / 7
- Aperture blades
- Not published
- 7
- Focus drive
- Stepping Motor
- Stepping Motor
- Stabilisation
- —
- —
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- Yes
- Aperture ring
- —
- —
- Released
- 2018
- 2024
- MSRP (USD)
- Unconfirmed
- $480
- Sharpness
- 8.4◆
- 7.6
- Bokeh Rendering
- 7.9◆
- 6.8
- Autofocus Speed
- 8.4
- 8.4
- Flare Resistance
- 7.2
- 8.0◆
- Build / Sealing
- 9.4◆
- 8.0
- Value / Size
- 5.5
- 8.6◆
Performance overlay
- Super-Vario-Elmar-SL 16-35 f/3.5-4.5 ASPH.
- LUMIX S 18-40mm F4.5-6.3
◆ marks the best value in a row. Scores are 0–10 editorial ratings.