The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Panasonic S 35mm F1.8 and the Sigma 65mm F2 DG DN for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is an important deciding factor when comparing two lenses. Panasonic S 35mm F1.8 is the longer of the two lenses at 82mm. The Sigma 65mm F2 DG DN with a length of 75mm, is 7mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Panasonic S 35mm F1.8 also has a larger diameter of 74mm compared to the Sigma 65mm F2 DG DN's 72mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Panasonic S 35mm F1.8 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 35mm F1.8 and the Sigma 65mm F2 DG DN Size and Weight The weight of a lens is as important as its external dimensions, especially if you are planning to hand hold your camera and lens combination for longer periods. Panasonic S 35mm F1.8 weighs 295g, which means it is 110g (27%) lighter than the Sigma 65mm F2 DG DN which has a weight of 405g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Standard Prime Lenses in Leica L Mount for size comparison purposes.
Standard Prime Lenses in Leica L Mount for Size Comparison
Lens Mounts
Both the Panasonic S 35mm F1.8 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 Panasonic S5 II, Panasonic S5 II X and Sigma fp L.
Sigma 65mm F2 DG DN is also available in Sony E mount.
Focal Range
Panasonic S 35mm F1.8 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm. Sigma 65mm F2 DG DN is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 65mm.