The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Panasonic S 16-35mm F4 and the Panasonic S 24-105mm F4 for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Panasonic S 24-105mm F4 is the longer of the two lenses at 118mm. The Panasonic S 16-35mm F4 with a length of 100mm, is 18mm shorter. On the other hand, the Panasonic S 16-35mm F4 has a larger diameter of 85mm compared to the Panasonic S 24-105mm F4's 84mm diameter.
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Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Panasonic S 16-35mm F4 and Panasonic S 24-105mm F4 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Panasonic S 16-35mm F4 weighs 500g, which means it is 180g (26%) lighter than the Panasonic S 24-105mm F4 which has a weight of 680g.
Filter Threads
Both the Panasonic S 16-35mm F4 and the Panasonic S 24-105mm F4 have the same Filter thread size of 77mm.
Below are links to the 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the Panasonic S 16-35mm F4 and the Panasonic S 24-105mm F4 has the same Leica L lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Leica L lenses are Leica SL3, Panasonic S5 II and Panasonic S5 II X.
Focal Range
Panasonic S 16-35mm F4 has a focal range of 16-35mm and
2.2X zoom ratio .
On the other hand, the Panasonic S 24-105mm F4 has a focal range of 24-105mm and 4.4X zoom ratio .