The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Panasonic S 16-35mm F4 and the Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 EX DG HSM 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 16-35mm F4 is the longer of the two lenses at 100mm. The Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 EX DG HSM with a length of 95mm, is 5mm shorter. On the other hand, the Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 EX DG HSM has a larger diameter of 89mm compared to the Panasonic S 16-35mm F4's 85mm diameter.
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 16-35mm F4 weighs 500g, which means it is 290g (36%) lighter than the Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 EX DG HSM which has a weight of 790g.
Filter Threads
The Panasonic S 16-35mm F4 has a filter size of 77mm whereas the Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 EX DG HSM has a 82mm 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 16-35mm F4:
And these are the 82mm filters that we recommend for the Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 EX DG HSM:
Lens Mounts
The Panasonic S 16-35mm F4 has the Leica L lens mount whereas the Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 EX DG HSM has the Sigma SA lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Leica SL3-P, Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE for the Leica L Mount and Sigma Quattro, Sigma Quattro H and Sigma SD1 Merrill for the Sigma SA Mount.
Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 EX DG HSM is also available in Canon EF , Pentax KAF3, Sony Alpha and Nikon F (FX) mounts.
Focal Range
Panasonic S 16-35mm F4 has a focal range of 16-35mm and
2.2X zoom ratio .
On the other hand, the Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 EX DG HSM has a focal range of 24-70mm and 2.9X zoom ratio .
