The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Panasonic S 24-60mm F2.8 and the Sigma 40mm F1.4 DG HSM A for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Sigma 40mm F1.4 DG HSM A is the longer of the two lenses at 155mm. The Panasonic S 24-60mm F2.8 with a length of 100mm, is 55mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 40mm F1.4 DG HSM A also has a larger diameter of 88mm compared to the Panasonic S 24-60mm F2.8's 84mm diameter.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Panasonic S 24-60mm F2.8 weighs 544g, which means it is 751g (57%) lighter than the Sigma 40mm F1.4 DG HSM A which has a weight of 1295g.
Filter Threads
The Panasonic S 24-60mm F2.8 has a filter size of 77mm whereas the Sigma 40mm F1.4 DG HSM A has a 82mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Panasonic S 24-60mm F2.8:
And these are the 82mm filters that we recommend for the Sigma 40mm F1.4 DG HSM A:
Lens Mounts
Both the Panasonic S 24-60mm F2.8 and the Sigma 40mm F1.4 DG HSM A has the same Leica L lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Leica L lenses are Leica SL3-P, Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE.
Sigma 40mm F1.4 DG HSM A is also available in Canon EF , Nikon F (FX), Sigma SA and Sony E mounts.
Focal Range
Panasonic S 24-60mm F2.8 has a focal range of 24-60mm and
2.5X zoom ratio .
On the other hand, the Sigma 40mm F1.4 DG HSM A is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 40mm.
