Panasonic Lumix S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S. vs Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Art

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

Panasonic

Lumix S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S.

f/4.5790 g

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Sigma · 2019

24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Art

f/2.8835 g

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Pick the Panasonic Lumix S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S. if

You want the lighter lens to carry: 45 g lighter (790 g vs 835 g)
You need more reach: 300mm vs 70mm at the long end

Pick the Sigma 24-70mm 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: 24mm vs 70mm at the wide end
You want a compact lens: 122.9 mm vs 148 mm long

Spec differences

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Specifications that differ between the Panasonic Lumix S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S. and the Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Art
	Panasonic Lumix S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S.	Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Art
Brand	Panasonic	Sigma
Type	Telephoto Zoom	Zoom
Format	not listed	Full frame
Focal length	70-300mm	24-70mm
Max aperture	f/4.5	f/2.8 1⅓ stops faster
Weight	790 g lighter	835 g
Length	148 mm	122.9 mm shorter
Diameter	not listed	87.8 mm
Filter thread	not listed	82 mm
Min focus distance	0.74 m	not listed
Max magnification	not listed	0.35×
Aperture blades	not listed	11
Optical design	not listed	19 elements / 15 groups
Released	not listed	2019

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.

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