Panasonic Lumix S Pro 24-70mm F2.8 vs Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary

Both are Leica L zoom lenses. Here is what actually differs.

Panasonic

Lumix S Pro 24-70mm F2.8

f/2.8935 g

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Sigma · 2021

18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary

f/2.8290 gStepping motor

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Pick the Panasonic Lumix S Pro 24-70mm F2.8 if

You need more reach: 70mm vs 50mm at the long end

Pick the Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary if

You want the lighter lens to carry: 645 g lighter (290 g vs 935 g)
You want a wider view: 18mm vs 24mm at the wide end
You want a compact lens: 74.5 mm vs 140 mm long

Spec differences

12 differences

Specifications that differ between the Panasonic Lumix S Pro 24-70mm F2.8 and the Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary
	Panasonic Lumix S Pro 24-70mm F2.8	Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary
Brand	Panasonic	Sigma
Format	not listed	APS-C
Focal length	24-70mm	18-50mm
Weight	935 g	290 g lighter
Length	140 mm	74.5 mm shorter
Diameter	not listed	65.4 mm
Filter thread	not listed	55 mm
Min focus distance	0.37 m	not listed
Max magnification	not listed	0.36×
Aperture blades	not listed	7
Autofocus motor	not listed	Stepping motor
Released	not listed	2021

4 identical specs hidden: mount, type, max aperture, image stabilization. Show all

Mount: Leica L both
Type: Zoom both
Max aperture: f/2.8 both
Image stabilization: No both

Our notes

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.

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