Panasonic LUMIX S PRO 50mm f/1.4 vs Sigma 500mm f/5.6 DG DN OS Sports (L-mount)

Key Differences

  • Panasonic LUMIX S PRO 50mm f/1.4 has a better min focus distance (45 cm vs 350 cm).
  • Panasonic LUMIX S PRO 50mm f/1.4 has a better maximum aperture (f/1.4 vs f/5.6).
  • Panasonic LUMIX S PRO 50mm f/1.4 has a better length (149.4mm vs 329.5mm).
  • Panasonic LUMIX S PRO 50mm f/1.4 has a better price (msrp) ($1,999 vs $2,199).
  • Panasonic LUMIX S PRO 50mm f/1.4 has a better weight (1110g (2.45 lb) vs 1130g (2.49 lb)).
Product
Panasonic LUMIX S PRO 50mm f/1.4
Panasonic
$1,999
Optical Design
Focal Length50mm500mm
Lens TypePrimePrime
Optical Elements
Optical Groups
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/1.4f/5.6
Minimum Aperturef/16f/32
Aperture Blades1111
Rounded ApertureYesYes
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageFull-FrameFull-Frame
Lens MountL-MountL-Mount
Angle of View
35mm Equivalent
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorSteppingHLA
Focus LimiterNoYes
AF/MF SwitchYesYes
Min Focus Distance45 cm350 cm
Max Magnification0.15x0.15x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationNoYes
Aperture RingNoNo
Declickable ApertureNoNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$1,999$2,199
Filter Size77mm95mm
Diameter90.6mm112mm
Length149.4mm329.5mm
Weight1110g (2.45 lb)1130g (2.49 lb)
Weather SealedYesYes
Tripod CollarNoYes