Lens Comparison
Panasonic LUMIX S 85mm F1.8 vs Sigma 17mm f/4 DG DN Contemporary (L-mount)
Key Differences
- Sigma 17mm f/4 DG DN Contemporary (L-mount) has a better min focus distance (13 cm vs 85 cm).
- Panasonic LUMIX S 85mm F1.8 has a better maximum aperture (f/1.8 vs f/4).
- Sigma 17mm f/4 DG DN Contemporary (L-mount) has a better max magnification (0.5x vs 0.12x).
- Sigma 17mm f/4 DG DN Contemporary (L-mount) has a better weight (225g (7.9 oz) vs 355g (12.5 oz)).
- Sigma 17mm f/4 DG DN Contemporary (L-mount) has a better length (61.4mm vs 90mm).
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 85mm | 17mm |
| Lens Type | Prime | Prime |
| Optical Elements | − | 10 |
| Optical Groups | − | 8 |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/1.8 | f/4 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/16 | 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 | 85 cm | 13 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.12x | 0.5x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture Ring | No | Yes |
| Declickable Aperture | No | Yes |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $599 | $549 |
| Filter Size | 67mm | 55mm |
| Diameter | 74mm | 62mm |
| Length | 90mm | 61.4mm |
| Weight | 355g (12.5 oz) | 225g (7.9 oz) |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Tripod Collar | No | No |
