Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Contemporary vs Panasonic Lumix S 100-500mm F5-7.1 O.I.S.
Both are Leica L telephoto zoom lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Contemporary if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 150 g lighter (1135 g vs 1285 g)
Pick the Panasonic Lumix S 100-500mm F5-7.1 O.I.S. if
- You need more reach: 500mm vs 400mm at the long end
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.36× vs 0.24× maximum magnification
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 11 aperture blades vs 9
Spec differences
11 differences| Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Contemporary | Panasonic Lumix S 100-500mm F5-7.1 O.I.S. | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sigma
|
Panasonic
|
| Focal length |
100-400mm
|
100-500mm
|
| Weight |
1135 g
lighter
|
1285 g
|
| Length |
197.2 mm
|
196.1 mm
|
| Diameter |
86 mm
slimmer
|
92 mm
|
| Filter thread |
67 mm
|
82 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
not listed
|
0.8 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.24×
|
0.36×
larger
|
| Aperture blades |
9
|
11
more blades
|
| Optical design |
22 elements / 16 groups
|
19 elements / 12 groups
|
| Released |
2020
|
not listed
|
6 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, max aperture, image stabilization, weather sealing. Show all
- Mount
- Leica L both
- Type
- Telephoto Zoom both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Max aperture
- f/5 both
- Image stabilization
- Yes both
- Weather sealing
- Yes both
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