Panasonic LUMIX S 85mm F1.8 vs Sigma 35mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary (L-mount)

Key Differences

  • Sigma 35mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary (L-mount) has a better min focus distance (30 cm vs 85 cm).
  • Sigma 35mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary (L-mount) has a better length (65.4mm vs 90mm).
  • Panasonic LUMIX S 85mm F1.8 has a better maximum aperture (f/1.8 vs f/2).
  • Sigma 35mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary (L-mount) has a better weight (325g (11.5 oz) vs 355g (12.5 oz)).
  • Sigma 35mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary (L-mount) has a better max magnification (0.19x vs 0.12x).
Product
Panasonic LUMIX S 85mm F1.8
Panasonic
$599
Optical Design
Focal Length85mm35mm
Lens TypePrimePrime
Optical Elements11
Optical Groups9
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 cm30 cm
Max Magnification0.12x0.19x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationNoNo
Aperture RingNoYes
Declickable ApertureNoYes
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$599$599
Filter Size67mm58mm
Diameter74mm72.2mm
Length90mm65.4mm
Weight355g (12.5 oz)325g (11.5 oz)
Weather SealedYesYes
Tripod CollarNoNo