Sigma 20mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art vs Panasonic Lumix S 20mm F2.5
Both are Leica L prime lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Sigma 20mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art if
- You need 1⅔ stops more light for low light or background blur (f/1.4 vs f/2.5)
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 9 aperture blades vs 7
Pick the Panasonic Lumix S 20mm F2.5 if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 893 g lighter (142 g vs 1035 g)
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.18 m vs 0.28 m
- You want a compact lens: 40.9 mm vs 153.75 mm long
Spec differences
12 differences| Sigma 20mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art | Panasonic Lumix S 20mm F2.5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sigma
|
Panasonic
|
| Max aperture |
f/1.4
1⅔ stops faster
|
f/2.5
|
| Weight |
1035 g
|
142 g
lighter
|
| Length |
153.75 mm
|
40.9 mm
shorter
|
| Diameter |
90.7 mm
|
69.4 mm
slimmer
|
| Filter thread |
not listed
|
62 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.28 m
|
0.18 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
0.14×
|
0.15×
larger
|
| Aperture blades |
9
more blades
|
7
|
| Optical design |
15 elements / 11 groups
|
11 elements / 9 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
HSM
|
not listed
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
5 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Leica L both
- Type
- Prime both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Focal length
- 20mm both
- Image stabilization
- No both
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