Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO vs Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN | C 018
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN | C 018 is faster by 2 stops (f/1.4 vs f/2.8), letting in more light.
- Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN | C 018 is lighter by 624g.
- Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO goes wider (40mm vs 56mm).
- Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO reaches further (150mm vs 56mm).
| Spec | M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO | 56mm F1.4 DC DN | C 018 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Olympus | Sigma |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Type | Zoom | Prime |
| Focal length | 40-150mm (wider) | 56mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.4 (faster) |
| Weight g | 880 | 256 (lighter) |
| Filter mm | 72 | 55 |
| Length mm | 160.0 | 58.1 |
| Diameter mm | 79.0 | 66.5 |
| Min focus m | 0.7 | 0.5 (closer focusing) |
| Blades | n/a | 9 |
| Format | n/a | aps-c |
| Groups | n/a | 6 |
| Af motor | n/a | Stepping motor |
| Elements | n/a | 10 |
| Max magnification | n/a | 0.14 |
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO
A weather-sealed 80-300mm-equivalent telephoto zoom for Micro Four Thirds with a constant f/2.8 aperture. It weighs about 880 g, takes 72mm filters and supports Olympus teleconverters.
Pros
- Constant f/2.8
- Weather-sealed build
- Teleconverter support
- Manual-focus clutch
Cons
- Not stabilized itself
- Heavier than other MFT lenses
Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN | C 018
A fast portrait prime for Micro Four Thirds, weighing about 256 g. It takes 55mm filters and focuses as close as 0.5 m.
Pros
- f/1.4 aperture
- Light at 256 g
- Stepping motor AF
- Sharp
Cons
- Not weather sealed
- No stabilization
- Narrow field (112mm equivalent) for indoors