Panasonic LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 MACRO vs Sigma 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary (L-mount)

Key Differences

  • Panasonic LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 MACRO has a better max magnification (1x vs 0.19x).
  • Sigma 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary (L-mount) has a better min focus distance (25 cm vs 30 cm).
  • Sigma 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary (L-mount) has a better price (msrp) ($899 vs $999).
  • Sigma 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary (L-mount) has a better weight (405g (14.3 oz) vs 430g (15.2 oz)).
  • Panasonic LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 MACRO has a better length (100mm vs 100.6mm).
Product
Optical Design
Focal Length100mm16-28mm
Lens TypePrimeZoom
Optical Elements13
Optical Groups11
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/2.8f/2.8
Minimum Aperturef/16f/22
Aperture Blades99
Rounded ApertureYesYes
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageFull-FrameFull-Frame
Lens MountL-MountL-Mount
Angle of View
35mm Equivalent
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorSteppingHLA
Focus LimiterNoNo
AF/MF SwitchYesYes
Min Focus Distance30 cm25 cm
Max Magnification1x0.19x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationNoNo
Aperture RingNoNo
Declickable ApertureNoNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$999$899
Filter Size67mm72mm
Diameter74mm77.2mm
Length100mm100.6mm
Weight430g (15.2 oz)405g (14.3 oz)
Weather SealedYesYes
Tripod CollarNoNo