Panasonic LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 MACRO vs Sigma 28-45mm f/1.8 DG DN Art (L-mount)

Key Differences

  • Panasonic LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 MACRO has a better max magnification (1x vs 0.26x).
  • Panasonic LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 MACRO has a better weight (430g (15.2 oz) vs 1020g (2.25 lb)).
  • Sigma 28-45mm f/1.8 DG DN Art (L-mount) has a better maximum aperture (f/1.8 vs f/2.8).
  • Sigma 28-45mm f/1.8 DG DN Art (L-mount) has a better min focus distance (20 cm vs 30 cm).
  • Panasonic LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 MACRO has a better length (100mm vs 149.2mm).
Product
Optical Design
Focal Length100mm28-45mm
Lens TypePrimeZoom
Optical Elements
Optical Groups
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/2.8f/1.8
Minimum Aperturef/16f/16
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 cm20 cm
Max Magnification1x0.26x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationNoNo
Aperture RingNoYes
Declickable ApertureNoYes
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$999$1,099
Filter Size67mm82mm
Diameter74mm92mm
Length100mm149.2mm
Weight430g (15.2 oz)1020g (2.25 lb)
Weather SealedYesYes
Tripod CollarNoNo