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Lumix S PRO 16-35mm f4

Specifications

BrandPanasonic
CategoryUltra-Wide Angle, Wide Angle
Prime or ZoomZoom
Focus TypeAuto
Focal length (mm)16-35
Aperture (max)4
Filter Size (mm)77
Weight (g)500
Length (mm)100
Diameter (mm)85
Weather Sealed
Image Stabilization
Min. focus distance (m)0.25
Max. magnification0.23
Release Year2020
Release Price (USD)1499
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Description and Reviews

Key Take-Aways:

The Lumix S PRO 16–35mm f/4 is a weather-sealed ultra-wide zoom for L-Mount with a 500 g build, 77 mm filters, 0.25 m close focus (0.23×), a focus-clutch MF ring, and suppressed focus breathing for video.  Professional reviews report very good sharpness and fast/silent AF with useful video behavior, while noting barrel distortion and vignetting at 16 mm (much improved on stop-down) and some ghosting when shooting into the sun.  As of Sep 21 2025, user sentiment on forums is broadly positive. Owners praise image quality, versatility, and size—though recurring comments mention the f/4 aperture, occasional CA/corner issues or copy variation, and that some prefer cheaper/faster alternatives like 16–28 mm f/2.8 zooms. 

From Panasonic:

The Lumix S Pro 16-35mm F4 (s-r1635) is a versatile wide zoom lens that provides high resolution Images despite its compact, lightweight profile. It boasts high descriptive performance in both photo shooting and video recording. It features high power despite its small size, achieving a maximum 480 fps high-speed sensor drive. Fast, high-precision AF ensures you never miss a shot.

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