Panasonic Lumix S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S. vs Sigma 28-105mm f/2.8 DG DN Art
Both are Leica L lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Panasonic Lumix S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S. if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 205 g lighter (790 g vs 995 g)
- You need more reach: 300mm vs 105mm at the long end
Pick the Sigma 28-105mm f/2.8 DG DN Art if
- You need 1⅓ stops more light for low light or background blur (f/2.8 vs f/4.5)
- You want a wider view: 28mm vs 70mm at the wide end
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.4 m vs 0.74 m
Spec differences
16 differences| Panasonic Lumix S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S. | Sigma 28-105mm f/2.8 DG DN Art | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Panasonic
|
Sigma
|
| Type |
Telephoto Zoom
|
Zoom
|
| Format |
not listed
|
Full frame
|
| Focal length |
70-300mm
|
28-105mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/4.5
|
f/2.8
1⅓ stops faster
|
| Weight |
790 g
lighter
|
995 g
|
| Length |
148 mm
shorter
|
157.9 mm
|
| Diameter |
not listed
|
87.8 mm
|
| Filter thread |
not listed
|
82 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.74 m
|
0.4 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
not listed
|
0.32×
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
12
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
18 elements / 13 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
Linear motor
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
| Released |
not listed
|
2024
|
2 identical specs hidden: mount, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Leica L both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Panasonic Lumix S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S.
A 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 telephoto zoom lens, the Panasonic Lumix S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S. is designed for Leica L mount bodies. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.
Our notes
Sigma 28-105mm f/2.8 DG DN Art
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