Panasonic LUMIX S 85mm F1.8 vs Sigma 24mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary (L-mount)

Key Differences

  • Sigma 24mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary (L-mount) has a better min focus distance (24 cm vs 85 cm).
  • Panasonic LUMIX S 85mm F1.8 has a better maximum aperture (f/1.8 vs f/2).
  • Sigma 24mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary (L-mount) has a better price (msrp) ($549 vs $599).
  • Sigma 24mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary (L-mount) has a better max magnification (0.17x vs 0.12x).
  • Sigma 24mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary (L-mount) has a better length (85.7mm vs 90mm).
Product
Panasonic LUMIX S 85mm F1.8
Panasonic
$599
Optical Design
Focal Length85mm24mm
Lens TypePrimePrime
Optical Elements12
Optical Groups10
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 cm24 cm
Max Magnification0.12x0.17x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationNoNo
Aperture RingNoYes
Declickable ApertureNoYes
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$599$549
Filter Size67mm62mm
Diameter74mm72.2mm
Length90mm85.7mm
Weight355g (12.5 oz)370g (13.1 oz)
Weather SealedYesYes
Tripod CollarNoNo