Panasonic LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 MACRO vs Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art (L-mount)

Key Differences

  • Panasonic LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 MACRO has a better max magnification (1x vs 0.12x).
  • Panasonic LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 MACRO has a better min focus distance (30 cm vs 85 cm).
  • Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art (L-mount) has a better maximum aperture (f/1.4 vs f/2.8).
  • Panasonic LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 MACRO has a better weight (430g (15.2 oz) vs 625g (1.38 lb)).
  • Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art (L-mount) has a better aperture blades (11 vs 9).
Product
Optical Design
Focal Length100mm85mm
Lens TypePrimePrime
Optical Elements15
Optical Groups12
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/2.8f/1.4
Minimum Aperturef/16f/16
Aperture Blades911
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 cm85 cm
Max Magnification1x0.12x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationNoNo
Aperture RingNoYes
Declickable ApertureNoYes
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$999$1,099
Filter Size67mm77mm
Diameter74mm82.8mm
Length100mm118mm
Weight430g (15.2 oz)625g (1.38 lb)
Weather SealedYesYes
Tripod CollarNoNo