Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN II | Art 024 vs Panasonic Lumix S 18-40mm F4.5-6.3
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 1⅓ stops more light for low light or background blur (f/2.8 vs f/4.5)
- You need more reach: 70mm vs 40mm at the long end
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.37× vs 0.28× maximum magnification
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 11 aperture blades vs 7
Pick the Panasonic Lumix S 18-40mm F4.5-6.3 if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 590 g lighter (155 g vs 745 g)
- You want a wider view: 18mm vs 24mm at the wide end
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.15 m vs 0.17 m
- You want a compact lens: 40.9 mm vs 120.2 mm long
Spec differences
14 differences| Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN II | Art 024 | Panasonic Lumix S 18-40mm F4.5-6.3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sigma
|
Panasonic
|
| Type |
Zoom
|
Wide Zoom
|
| Focal length |
24-70mm
|
18-40mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/2.8
1⅓ stops faster
|
f/4.5
|
| Weight |
745 g
|
155 g
lighter
|
| Length |
120.2 mm
|
40.9 mm
shorter
|
| Diameter |
87.8 mm
|
67.9 mm
slimmer
|
| Filter thread |
82 mm
|
62 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.17 m
|
0.15 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
0.37×
larger
|
0.28×
|
| Aperture blades |
11
more blades
|
7
|
| Optical design |
19 elements / 15 groups
|
8 elements / 7 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
Stepping motor
|
not listed
|
| Released |
2024
|
not listed
|
4 identical specs hidden: mount, format, image stabilization, weather sealing. Show all
- Mount
- Leica L both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Image stabilization
- No both
- Weather sealing
- Yes 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 18-40mm F4.5-6.3
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