The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Panasonic S 50mm 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 a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Panasonic S 50mm 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 50mm F1.8 also has a larger diameter of 74mm compared to the Sigma 65mm F2 DG DN's 72mm diameter.
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Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Panasonic S 50mm F1.8 and Sigma 65mm F2 DG DN 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 50mm F1.8 weighs 300g, which means it is 105g (25%) 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 Lenses in Leica L Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
The Panasonic S 50mm F1.8 has a filter size of 67mm 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 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Panasonic S 50mm F1.8:
And these are the 62mm filters that we recommend for the Sigma 65mm F2 DG DN:
Lens Mounts
Both the Panasonic S 50mm 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 Leica SL3, Panasonic S5 II and Panasonic S5 II X.
Sigma 65mm F2 DG DN is also available in Sony E mount.
Focal Range
Panasonic S 50mm F1.8 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 50mm.
On the other hand, the Sigma 65mm F2 DG DN is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 65mm.