Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN II | Art 024 vs Panasonic Lumix S Pro 16-35mm F4
Both are Leica L lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN II | Art 024 if
- You need 1 stop more light for low light or background blur (f/2.8 vs f/4)
- You need more reach: 70mm vs 35mm at the long end
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.17 m vs 0.25 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.37× vs 0.23× maximum magnification
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 11 aperture blades vs 9
Pick the Panasonic Lumix S Pro 16-35mm F4 if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 245 g lighter (500 g vs 745 g)
- You want a wider view: 16mm vs 24mm at the wide end
- You want a compact lens: 99.6 mm vs 120.2 mm long
Spec differences
15 differences| Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN II | Art 024 | Panasonic Lumix S Pro 16-35mm F4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sigma
|
Panasonic
|
| Type |
Zoom
|
Wide Zoom
|
| Focal length |
24-70mm
|
16-35mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/2.8
1 stop faster
|
f/4
|
| Weight |
745 g
|
500 g
lighter
|
| Length |
120.2 mm
|
99.6 mm
shorter
|
| Diameter |
87.8 mm
|
85 mm
slimmer
|
| Filter thread |
82 mm
|
77 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.17 m
closer
|
0.25 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.37×
larger
|
0.23×
|
| Aperture blades |
11
more blades
|
9
|
| Optical design |
19 elements / 15 groups
|
12 elements / 9 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
Stepping motor
|
not listed
|
| Weather sealing |
Yes
|
not listed
|
| Released |
2024
|
not listed
|
3 identical specs hidden: mount, format, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Leica L both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN II | Art 024
This 24-70mm f/2.8 full-frame fast standard zoom lens from Sigma fits Leica L mount cameras, from the Sigma Art line. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.
Our notes
Panasonic Lumix S Pro 16-35mm F4
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