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Sigma 50mm f/1.4 CL DG Contemporary vs Panasonic Lumix S Pro 50mm F1.4

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

Pick the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 CL DG Contemporary if

  • You want the lighter lens to carry: 580 g lighter (375 g vs 955 g)
  • You want a compact lens: 54 mm vs 130 mm long
  • You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 14 aperture blades vs 11

Pick the Panasonic Lumix S Pro 50mm F1.4 if

Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.

Spec differences

10 differences
Specifications that differ between the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 CL DG Contemporary and the Panasonic Lumix S Pro 50mm F1.4
Sigma 50mm f/1.4 CL DG Contemporary Panasonic Lumix S Pro 50mm F1.4
Brand
Sigma
Panasonic
Weight
375 g lighter
955 g
Length
54 mm shorter
130 mm
Diameter
64.7 mm slimmer
90 mm
Filter thread
52 mm
77 mm
Min focus distance
0.45 m
0.44 m
Aperture blades
14 more blades
11
Optical design
9 elements / 6 groups
13 elements / 11 groups
Autofocus motor
Linear motor
not listed
Weather sealing
Yes
not listed
7 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, max aperture, max magnification, image stabilization. Show all
Mount
Leica L both
Type
Prime both
Format
Full frame both
Focal length
50mm both
Max aperture
f/1.4 both
Max magnification
0.15× both
Image stabilization
No both

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