The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Panasonic S 28-200mm f4-7.1 and the Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 Sports 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 70-200mm f2.8 Sports is the longer of the two lenses at 205mm. The Panasonic S 28-200mm f4-7.1 with a length of 93mm, is 112mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 Sports also has a larger diameter of 91mm compared to the Panasonic S 28-200mm f4-7.1's 77mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Panasonic S 28-200mm f4-7.1 and Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 Sports to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Panasonic S 28-200mm f4-7.1 and the Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 Sports 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. Panasonic S 28-200mm f4-7.1 weighs 413g, which means it is 932g (69%) lighter than the Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 Sports which has a weight of 1345g.
Filter Threads
The Panasonic S 28-200mm f4-7.1 has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 Sports has a 77mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Panasonic S 28-200mm f4-7.1:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 Sports:
Lens Mounts
Both the Panasonic S 28-200mm f4-7.1 and the Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 Sports 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 28-200mm f4-7.1 has a focal range of 28-200mm and
7.1X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
42 - 300mm .
On the other hand, the Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 Sports has a focal range of 70-200mm and 2.9X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 105 - 300mm .
