Panasonic LUMIX S 85mm F1.8 vs Sigma 20mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary (L-mount)

Key Differences

  • Sigma 20mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary (L-mount) has a better min focus distance (22 cm vs 85 cm).
  • Panasonic LUMIX S 85mm F1.8 has a better maximum aperture (f/1.8 vs f/2).
  • Sigma 20mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary (L-mount) has a better price (msrp) ($549 vs $599).
  • Sigma 20mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary (L-mount) has a better max magnification (0.19x vs 0.12x).
  • Panasonic LUMIX S 85mm F1.8 has a better weight (355g (12.5 oz) vs 370g (13.1 oz)).
Product
Panasonic LUMIX S 85mm F1.8
Panasonic
$599
Optical Design
Focal Length85mm20mm
Lens TypePrimePrime
Optical Elements13
Optical Groups11
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/1.8f/2
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 Distance85 cm22 cm
Max Magnification0.12x0.19x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationNoNo
Aperture RingNoYes
Declickable ApertureNoYes
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$599$549
Filter Size67mm67mm
Diameter74mm74.8mm
Length90mm90.5mm
Weight355g (12.5 oz)370g (13.1 oz)
Weather SealedYesYes
Tripod CollarNoNo