Panasonic Lumix S Pro 24-70mm F2.8 vs Sigma 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary

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

Panasonic

Lumix S Pro 24-70mm F2.8

f/2.8935 g

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Sigma · 2022

16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary

f/2.8450 gStepping motor

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

You need more reach: 70mm vs 28mm at the long end

Pick the Sigma 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary if

You want the lighter lens to carry: 485 g lighter (450 g vs 935 g)
You want a wider view: 16mm vs 24mm at the wide end
You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.25 m vs 0.37 m
You want a compact lens: 100.6 mm vs 140 mm long

Spec differences

13 differences

Specifications that differ between the Panasonic Lumix S Pro 24-70mm F2.8 and the Sigma 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary
	Panasonic Lumix S Pro 24-70mm F2.8	Sigma 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary
Brand	Panasonic	Sigma
Type	Zoom	Wide Zoom
Format	not listed	Full frame
Focal length	24-70mm	16-28mm
Weight	935 g	450 g lighter
Length	140 mm	100.6 mm shorter
Diameter	not listed	77.2 mm
Filter thread	not listed	72 mm
Min focus distance	0.37 m	0.25 m closer
Max magnification	not listed	0.18×
Aperture blades	not listed	9
Autofocus motor	not listed	Stepping motor
Released	not listed	2022

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

Mount: Leica L 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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