Sigma 40mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art vs Panasonic Lumix S 40mm F2
Both are Leica L prime lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Sigma 40mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art if
- You need 1 stop more light for low light or background blur (f/1.4 vs f/2)
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 9 aperture blades vs 7
Pick the Panasonic Lumix S 40mm F2 if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 1151 g lighter (144 g vs 1295 g)
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.3 m vs 0.4 m
- You want a compact lens: 40.9 mm vs 155 mm long
Spec differences
11 differences| Sigma 40mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art | Panasonic Lumix S 40mm F2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sigma
|
Panasonic
|
| Max aperture |
f/1.4
1 stop faster
|
f/2
|
| Weight |
1295 g
|
144 g
lighter
|
| Length |
155 mm
|
40.9 mm
shorter
|
| Diameter |
87.8 mm
|
69.4 mm
slimmer
|
| Filter thread |
82 mm
|
62 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.4 m
|
0.3 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
0.15×
|
0.17×
larger
|
| Aperture blades |
9
more blades
|
7
|
| Optical design |
16 elements / 12 groups
|
7 elements / 6 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
HSM
|
not listed
|
6 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, image stabilization, weather sealing. Show all
- Mount
- Leica L both
- Type
- Prime both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Focal length
- 40mm both
- Image stabilization
- No both
- Weather sealing
- Yes both
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