Panasonic LUMIX S 85mm F1.8 vs Sigma 24mm f/3.5 DG DN Contemporary (L-mount)

Key Differences

  • Sigma 24mm f/3.5 DG DN Contemporary (L-mount) has a better min focus distance (23 cm vs 85 cm).
  • Panasonic LUMIX S 85mm F1.8 has a better maximum aperture (f/1.8 vs f/3.5).
  • Sigma 24mm f/3.5 DG DN Contemporary (L-mount) has a better max magnification (0.55x vs 0.12x).
  • Sigma 24mm f/3.5 DG DN Contemporary (L-mount) has a better weight (225g (7.9 oz) vs 355g (12.5 oz)).
  • Sigma 24mm f/3.5 DG DN Contemporary (L-mount) has a better length (61.4mm vs 90mm).
Product
Panasonic LUMIX S 85mm F1.8
Panasonic
$599
Optical Design
Focal Length85mm24mm
Lens TypePrimePrime
Optical Elements10
Optical Groups8
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/1.8f/3.5
Minimum Aperturef/16f/22
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 cm23 cm
Max Magnification0.12x0.55x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationNoNo
Aperture RingNoYes
Declickable ApertureNoYes
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$599$549
Filter Size67mm55mm
Diameter74mm62mm
Length90mm61.4mm
Weight355g (12.5 oz)225g (7.9 oz)
Weather SealedYesNo
Tripod CollarNoNo