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Sigma 20mm f/1.4 DG DN 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 DN 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: 11 aperture blades vs 7

Pick the Panasonic Lumix S 20mm F2.5 if

  • You want the lighter lens to carry: 493 g lighter (142 g vs 635 g)
  • You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.18 m vs 0.23 m
  • You want a compact lens: 40.9 mm vs 111.2 mm long

Spec differences

11 differences
Specifications that differ between the Sigma 20mm f/1.4 DG DN Art and the Panasonic Lumix S 20mm F2.5
Sigma 20mm f/1.4 DG DN Art Panasonic Lumix S 20mm F2.5
Brand
Sigma
Panasonic
Max aperture
f/1.4 1⅔ stops faster
f/2.5
Weight
635 g
142 g lighter
Length
111.2 mm
40.9 mm shorter
Diameter
87.8 mm
69.4 mm slimmer
Filter thread
82 mm
62 mm
Min focus distance
0.23 m
0.18 m closer
Max magnification
0.16× larger
0.15×
Aperture blades
11 more blades
7
Optical design
17 elements / 15 groups
11 elements / 9 groups
Released
2022
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
20mm both
Image stabilization
No both
Weather sealing
Yes both

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