Panasonic Lumix S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S. vs Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports
Both are Leica L telephoto zoom lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Panasonic Lumix S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S. if
- You need ⅓ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/4.5 vs f/5)
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 1310 g lighter (790 g vs 2100 g)
- You want a wider view: 70mm vs 150mm at the wide end
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.74 m vs 2.8 m
- You want a compact lens: 148 mm vs 263.6 mm long
Pick the Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports if
- You need more reach: 600mm vs 300mm at the long end
- You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Panasonic Lumix S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S. does not
Spec differences
15 differences| Panasonic Lumix S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S. | Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Panasonic
|
Sigma
|
| Format |
not listed
|
Full frame
|
| Focal length |
70-300mm
|
150-600mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/4.5
⅓ stop faster
|
f/5
|
| Weight |
790 g
lighter
|
2100 g
|
| Length |
148 mm
shorter
|
263.6 mm
|
| Diameter |
not listed
|
109.4 mm
|
| Filter thread |
not listed
|
95 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.74 m
closer
|
2.8 m
|
| Max magnification |
not listed
|
0.35×
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
9
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
25 elements / 15 groups
|
| Image stabilization |
No
|
Yes
stabilized
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
| Released |
not listed
|
2021
|
2 identical specs hidden: mount, type. Show all
- Mount
- Leica L both
- Type
- Telephoto Zoom 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 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports
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