Panasonic Lumix S 14-28mm f/4-5.6 review (vs Lumix S Pro 16-35 f/4)

The Panasonic Lumix S 14-28mm f/4-5.6 is the third variable aperture zoom lens from Panasonic and in this review, I'm going to share with you all my test results, my thoughts and also some comparisons with the Lumix S Pro 16-35mm f/4 as well.
Camera gear I used to shoot this video:
Panasonic Lumix S5II | Lumix S 24mm f/1.8
0:00 Introduction
2:36 14-28mm vs 16-35mm Focal Length Comparison
4:22 Image Sharpness
9:04 Bokeh
9:44 Vignetting
12:21 Chromatic Aberration
12:47 Distortion
13:37 Lens Flare
15:05 Sunstar
16:35 Body Design
19:51 Maximum Aperture
20:33 Autofocus
21:14 Videography
23:25 Vlogging
27:44 Macro/Close up
29:45 Sample Images / Final thoughts

[dorianvocalartist]

as always, a comprehensive review that demonstrates the relevance of each lens’ performance to practical work

I really appreciate your great work, Richard, and always seek out your opinions before making purchase decisions

[jugibur]

That was a really comprehensive, meaningful comparison, especially the backlight behavior and the sun stars, thanks for the effort!

[pastilance]

I know I am contradicting myself compared to the comment I left one week ago in favor of the 14-28mm, but I end up buying the 16-35mm instead as I managed to find it at a pretty good deal. With that being said, I would like to thank you for all the amazing content that you have on the channel. I am a beginner photographer who recently got onto the Panasonic ecosystem and you have been such a help! At this point you are my go to channel for anything photography. Cheers! 🍻🍻

[smarten-up-now]

An amazing review. Thank you for the amount of work and effort put into it!

[TheRealRichardWong]

Edited: This review (including the sharpness test) was tested using a Lumix S5 and S5II. Sorry i forgot to add the camera info to the video
Any of you thinking of getting the Lumix S 14-28mm f/4-5.6? And how come my lens review is longer than 30 minutes!??

[lumixinsiders]

So much work for such a small focal length :D Thank you Richard for that great review!

[deantyler]

Another great review. It looks like a great lens. I love the 16-35 and personally I like having 35mm more that 14mm. I really don't care for 24-28mm as a focal length. I have been waiting for the fast, wide S-Pro zoom, but I don't it will be happen in the near future (or at all). This is the main reason I have been shooting Canon with Panasonic. The Canon 15-35 is fast, sharp, has IS and creates beautiful sun stars. That said, I am glad Panasonic made this lens. I think they are really focusing the quality mid-range market. The S5II, 14-28 and 20-60 is pretty killer combination and should generate sales to keep the system strong in the future.

[memzTV]

This lens look so good!! This was the range that I would use when I had m43!

[ВеселинМитев-дс]

Panasonic S 14-28 4-5.6 vs Sigma 16-28 2.8 DG DN - Can you do comparison on this tow lenses ?!

[Nader.subaih]

Please review Panasonic 24-105mm and compare with Sigma 28-70mm

[paulkaye]

Thanks Richard. Great review. I've got one on pre-order. Based on your review, I won't be cancelling it!!

[nosecondlost]

Excellent review as always, Richard!
Thank you for all the effort you put into producing your top-notch reviews.
All the best.

[patrickmcdonald]

Great! I have been looking forward to this review.

[KnightmareOX]

I think this will be great lens for real estate photography and videography. Thank you for the fantastic detailed review.

[GUANTAK]

Thanks for this very comprehensive review! I'm looking for a lens that's wider than 20 mm, but I really find it very hard to choose one... but so far this one is my favorite.

[cmtdrones]

Thank you very much for your review. The 14-28mm is super interesting, especially for the price. I would like to see a review of the 14-28mm with the Sigma C 16-28mm 2.8/f. I think both lenses are very similarly priced, and it would be great to see the sigma's autofocus with the new Lumix S5ii, lose that 2mm wide-angle, but gain brightness for videos and night photos.
Thank you very much for your time and dedication!

[daysandwords]

Great review.
The way I see it, one cannot legitimately say "Twice the product at half the price" very often. But this is one of those instances. I would not even take the 16-35mm lens at the SAME price as the 14-28... and since they are throwing in the 14-28 free with the camera at the moment... it's a complete no brainer. What a lens.

[fellowcitizen]

Definitely on my list for sharing between TL2 and FF -- either this or the 18mm f/1.8 (The Sigma 16-28mm f/2.8 would be the most logical, but I have the 18-50mm f/2.8 aps-c, so that overlap and the Lumixes being 100g lighter does make a difference on the sub-400g TL2)

[georgehudetz]

Hi Richard, thanks for the review! Looks like a winner. One question: was the test performed on a 24 MP body, or on the S1R? As for "Am I thinking of buying a 14-28?" the answer is yes, I'd like one - particularly for hiking - but I already have several UW zooms so probably not just yet.

[pete_au]

Thanks Richard, great review! Yes, I think I will purchase this lens. I had the Lumix G 7-14mm f/4 lens for micro four thirds and loved it, great quality lens and quite compact. This new S series lens looks to be just as good if not better.