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Panasonic Lumix S Pro 24-70mm F2.8 vs Sigma 17-40mm f/1.8 DC

Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.

Verdict at a glance

  • Sigma 17-40mm f/1.8 DC is faster by 1.3 stops (f/1.8 vs f/2.8), letting in more light.
  • Sigma 17-40mm f/1.8 DC goes wider (17mm vs 24mm).
  • Panasonic Lumix S Pro 24-70mm F2.8 reaches further (70mm vs 40mm).
Specification comparison
Spec Lumix S Pro 24-70mm F2.8 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
Brand Panasonic Sigma
Mount Leica L Leica L
Type Zoom Zoom
Focal length 24-70mm 17-40mm (wider)
Max aperture f/2.8 f/1.8 (faster)
Weight g 935 n/a
Length mm 140.0 n/a
Min focus m 0.37 0.28 (closer focusing)
Blades n/a 11
Format n/a aps-c
Groups n/a 11
Elements n/a 17
Max magnification n/a 0.21

Panasonic Lumix S Pro 24-70mm F2.8

Panasonic Lumix S Pro 24-70mm F2.8: a fast standard zoom lens with a 24-70mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8, made for Leica L mount cameras. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.

Sigma 17-40mm f/1.8 DC

A 17-40mm f/1.8 APS-C fast wide-angle zoom lens, the Sigma 17-40mm f/1.8 DC is designed for Leica L mount bodies. It covers wide angles for landscapes, interiors and architecture.

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