Panasonic LUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S. vs Sigma 500mm f/5.6 DG DN OS Sports (L-mount)

Key Differences

  • Panasonic LUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S. has a better min focus distance (90 cm vs 350 cm).
  • Panasonic LUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S. has a better maximum aperture (f/2.8 vs f/5.6).
  • Panasonic LUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S. has a better length (208mm vs 329.5mm).
  • Sigma 500mm f/5.6 DG DN OS Sports (L-mount) has a better price (msrp) ($2,199 vs $2,999).
  • Sigma 500mm f/5.6 DG DN OS Sports (L-mount) has a better weight (1130g (2.49 lb) vs 1490g (3.28 lb)).
Product
Optical Design
Focal Length70-200mm500mm
Lens TypeZoomPrime
Optical Elements
Optical Groups
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/2.8f/5.6
Minimum Aperturef/22f/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 LimiterYesYes
AF/MF SwitchYesYes
Min Focus Distance90 cm350 cm
Max Magnification0.21x0.15x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationYesYes
Aperture RingNoNo
Declickable ApertureNoNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$2,999$2,199
Filter Size77mm95mm
Diameter90.6mm112mm
Length208mm329.5mm
Weight1490g (3.28 lb)1130g (2.49 lb)
Weather SealedYesYes
Tripod CollarYesYes