The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Panasonic S 24mm F1.8 and the Sigma 14mm F1.8 DG HSM Art 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 14mm F1.8 DG HSM Art is the longer of the two lenses at 126mm. The Panasonic S 24mm F1.8 with a length of 82mm, is 44mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 14mm F1.8 DG HSM Art also has a larger diameter of 95mm compared to the Panasonic S 24mm F1.8's 74mm diameter.
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Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Panasonic S 24mm F1.8 and Sigma 14mm F1.8 DG HSM Art to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
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 24mm F1.8 weighs 310g, which means it is 860g (73%) lighter than the Sigma 14mm F1.8 DG HSM Art which has a weight of 1170g.
Lens Mounts
Both the Panasonic S 24mm F1.8 and the Sigma 14mm F1.8 DG HSM Art has the same Leica L lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Leica L lenses are Leica SL3, Panasonic S5 II and Panasonic S5 II X.
Focal Range
Panasonic S 24mm F1.8 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 24mm.
On the other hand, the Sigma 14mm F1.8 DG HSM Art is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 14mm.