Panasonic Lumix S PRO 16-35mm f/4 vs Samyang AF 14-24mm f/2.8 L
Both are L-Mount zooms for wide-angle and landscape — here's how the specs differ and which to pick. Every spec is from the manufacturer's own catalog.
| Spec | Panasonic Lumix S PRO 16-35mm f/4 | Samyang AF 14-24mm f/2.8 L |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 16-35mm | 14-24mm |
| Max aperture | f/4 | f/2.8 |
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Coverage | full-frame | full-frame |
| Mount | L-Mount | L-Mount |
Which should you buy?
- the Samyang AF 14-24mm f/2.8 L opens wider (f/2.8) — brighter in low light and more background blur
- the Panasonic Lumix S PRO 16-35mm f/4 covers 16-35mm and the Samyang AF 14-24mm f/2.8 L covers 14-24mm — pick the range that matches what you shoot
Where to buy
Panasonic Lumix S PRO 16-35mm f/4See price on Amazon
Samyang AF 14-24mm f/2.8 LSee price on Amazon
FAQ
What's the difference between the Panasonic Lumix S PRO 16-35mm f/4 and the Samyang AF 14-24mm f/2.8 L?
The Panasonic Lumix S PRO 16-35mm f/4 is 16-35mm f/4 zoom, full-frame; the Samyang AF 14-24mm f/2.8 L is 14-24mm f/2.8 zoom, full-frame. Both fit the L-Mount.
Which is better in low light, the Panasonic Lumix S PRO 16-35mm f/4 or the Samyang AF 14-24mm f/2.8 L?
The Samyang AF 14-24mm f/2.8 L — its f/2.8 maximum aperture lets in more light and gives more background blur than the f/4 of the other.
Do the Panasonic Lumix S PRO 16-35mm f/4 and Samyang AF 14-24mm f/2.8 L fit the same camera?
Yes — both are L-Mount lenses, so they fit Panasonic Lumix S, Leica SL, and Sigma fp full-frame bodies (the L-Mount Alliance).
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