Lumix S 14-28mm f4-5.6 Macro
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Specifications
| Brand | Panasonic |
|---|---|
| Category | Ultra-Wide Angle, Wide Angle |
| Prime or Zoom | Zoom |
| Focus Type | Auto |
| Focal length (mm) | 14-28 |
| Aperture (max) | 4-5.6 |
| Filter Size (mm) | 77 |
| Weight (g) | 345 |
| Length (mm) | 90 |
| Diameter (mm) | 84 |
| Weather Sealed | ✔ |
| Image Stabilization | ✘ |
| Min. focus distance (m) | 0.15 |
| Max. magnification | 0.5 |
| Release Year | 2023 |
| Release Price (USD) | 799 |
Description and Reviews
Key Take-Aways:
The Lumix S 14–28mm f/4–5.6 Macro is a lightweight (345 g), weather-sealed ultra-wide zoom that focuses to 0.15 m for 0.5× magnification and takes 77 mm filters.  Professional reviews find very good sharpness across the range, useful half-macro close-up ability and solid video usability, with trade-offs including a slow variable aperture, some vignetting, reliance on in-camera corrections at 14 mm, and susceptibility to flare/backlight.  As of Sep 21 2025, user sentiment on L-Mount/DPReview forums is broadly positive—praised for travel/landscape versatility, size and filter use—while recurring notes mention the modest aperture and that faster alternatives (e.g., 16–28 mm f/2.8) may suit low light better. 
From Panasonic:
With an ultra-wide-angle zoom, the Lumix S Series 14-28mm F4-5.6 ASPH. lens S-R1428 achieves high optical performance and stunning mobility fit to Lumix S5 series cameras for both photo and video. With excellent video recording performance and beautiful bokeh, this lens features a common overall length and position of control parts to provide practical advantages in use.
Reviews:
- The Phoblographer: PANASONIC 14-28MM F4-5.6 Lumix S REVIEW: THE CONSTANT COMPANION LENS, Chris Gampat, Dec 2024
- Photography Blog: Panasonic Lumix S 14-28mm F4-5.6 MACRO Review, Mark Goldstein, Feb 2023
- Amateur Photographer: Panasonic Lumix S 14-28mm F4-5.6 Macro Review, Amy Davies, 2023
YouTube:
- The Hybrid Shooter: Panasonic 14-28mm F4-5.6 MACRO Review w/ Panasonic S5 II, Jan 2023
- Richard Wong: Panasonic Lumix S 14-28mm f/4-5.6 review (vs Lumix S Pro 16-35 f/4), Jan 2023