Lens Comparison
Panasonic LUMIX S 85mm F1.8 vs Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary (L-mount)
Key Differences
- Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary (L-mount) has a better min focus distance (13 cm vs 85 cm).
- Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary (L-mount) has a better max magnification (0.5x vs 0.12x).
- Panasonic LUMIX S 85mm F1.8 has a better maximum aperture (f/1.8 vs f/2.8).
- Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary (L-mount) has a better weight (290g (10.2 oz) vs 355g (12.5 oz)).
- Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary (L-mount) has a better length (76.9mm vs 90mm).
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 85mm | 18-50mm |
| Lens Type | Prime | Zoom |
| Optical Elements | − | 13 |
| Optical Groups | − | 10 |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/1.8 | f/2.8 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/16 | f/22 |
| Aperture Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Rounded Aperture | Yes | Yes |
| Coverage & Angle | ||
| Format Coverage | Full-Frame | APS-C |
| Lens Mount | L-Mount | L-Mount |
| Angle of View | − | − |
| 35mm Equivalent | − | 27-75mm |
| 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 | $599 |
| Filter Size | 67mm | 52mm |
| Diameter | 74mm | 65.4mm |
| Length | 90mm | 76.9mm |
| Weight | 355g (12.5 oz) | 290g (10.2 oz) |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Tripod Collar | No | No |
