Lens Comparison
Panasonic LUMIX S 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 MACRO O.I.S. vs Sigma 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary (L-mount)
Key Differences
- Sigma 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary (L-mount) has a better min focus distance (25 cm vs 70 cm).
- Sigma 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary (L-mount) has a better weight (405g (14.3 oz) vs 790g (1.74 lb)).
- Sigma 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary (L-mount) has a better maximum aperture (f/2.8 vs f/4.5).
- Sigma 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary (L-mount) has a better length (100.6mm vs 148mm).
- Panasonic LUMIX S 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 MACRO O.I.S. has a better max magnification (0.5x vs 0.19x).
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 70-300mm | 16-28mm |
| Lens Type | Zoom | Zoom |
| Optical Elements | 18 | 13 |
| Optical Groups | 12 | 11 |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/4.5 | f/2.8 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/32 | f/22 |
| Aperture Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Rounded Aperture | Yes | Yes |
| Coverage & Angle | ||
| Format Coverage | Full-Frame | Full-Frame |
| Lens Mount | L-Mount | L-Mount |
| Angle of View | − | − |
| 35mm Equivalent | − | − |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Focus Motor | Stepping | HLA |
| Focus Limiter | No | No |
| AF/MF Switch | Yes | Yes |
| Min Focus Distance | 70 cm | 25 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.5x | 0.19x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | Yes | No |
| Aperture Ring | No | No |
| Declickable Aperture | No | No |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $899 | $899 |
| Filter Size | 77mm | 72mm |
| Diameter | 84mm | 77.2mm |
| Length | 148mm | 100.6mm |
| Weight | 790g (1.74 lb) | 405g (14.3 oz) |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Tripod Collar | No | No |
