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Sigma 35mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary vs Panasonic Lumix S 35mm F1.8

Both are Leica L prime lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.

Pick the Sigma 35mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary if

  • You want a compact lens: 65.4 mm vs 82 mm long

Pick the Panasonic Lumix S 35mm F1.8 if

  • You need ⅓ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/1.8 vs f/2)
  • You want the lighter lens to carry: 30 g lighter (295 g vs 325 g)
  • You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.24 m vs 0.27 m
  • You want bigger close-ups: 0.22× vs 0.18× maximum magnification

Spec differences

10 differences
Specifications that differ between the Sigma 35mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary and the Panasonic Lumix S 35mm F1.8
Sigma 35mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary Panasonic Lumix S 35mm F1.8
Brand
Sigma
Panasonic
Max aperture
f/2
f/1.8 ⅓ stop faster
Weight
325 g
295 g lighter
Length
65.4 mm shorter
82 mm
Diameter
70 mm slimmer
73.6 mm
Filter thread
58 mm
67 mm
Min focus distance
0.27 m
0.24 m closer
Max magnification
0.18×
0.22× larger
Optical design
10 elements / 9 groups
11 elements / 9 groups
Released
2020
not listed
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Mount
Leica L both
Type
Prime both
Format
Full frame both
Focal length
35mm both
Aperture blades
9 both
Image stabilization
No both

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