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 65mm F2 DG DN 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. Panasonic S 24-60mm F2.8 is the longer of the two lenses at 100mm. The Sigma 65mm F2 DG DN with a length of 75mm, is 25mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Panasonic S 24-60mm F2.8 also has a larger diameter of 84mm compared to the Sigma 65mm F2 DG DN's 72mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Panasonic S 24-60mm F2.8 and Sigma 65mm F2 DG DN to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Panasonic S 24-60mm F2.8 and the Sigma 65mm F2 DG DN Size and Weight 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. Sigma 65mm F2 DG DN weighs 405g, 25% (139g) lighter than the Panasonic S 24-60mm F2.8's weight of 544g.
Filter Threads
The Panasonic S 24-60mm F2.8 has a filter size of 77mm whereas the Sigma 65mm F2 DG DN has a 62mm 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 62mm filters that we recommend for the Sigma 65mm F2 DG DN:
Lens Mounts
Both the Panasonic S 24-60mm F2.8 and the Sigma 65mm F2 DG DN 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 .
Sony E mount.
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 65mm F2 DG DN is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 65mm.
