Panasonic Lumix S 14-28mm F4-5.6 Macro
Amateur Photographer|April 11, 2023
This ultra-wide zoom with macro capability is a flexible option for lots of subjects
Amy Davies
Panasonic Lumix S 14-28mm F4-5.6 Macro

Available at a reasonable price, Panasonic’s Lumix S 14-28mm f/4-5.6 is a lightweight lens designed to work well for both photographers and videographers. With its ultra-wide angle, it’s ideal for photographers looking to shoot subjects such as landscapes and architecture. But it offers 0.5x magnification at the 28mm end too, making it also suitable for some close-up work.

That wide angle also makes it well-suited to recording videos, particularly if any crops are applied, or for recording pieces to camera handheld or in tight spaces. We’ll come on to other specifics which make it good for video work in due course.

This is an L-mount lens, so it’ll work on full-frame Panasonic cameras, as well as those in Leica and Sigma’s ranges which also share the same mount.

Priced at £699, this is one of the most affordable ultra-wide full-frame zooms around, and well-priced for the potential flexibility it offers. While it might not be ‘cheap’ as such, being able to use it in a variety of situations, both in terms of stills and video make it good value for money. It also serves well as a travel lens for those that don’t want to carry too many different optics around with them.

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