The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Panasonic S 70-200mm F4 and the Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG HSM II 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 EX DG HSM II is the longer of the two lenses at 184mm. The Panasonic S 70-200mm F4 with a length of 179mm, is 5mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG HSM II also has a larger diameter of 87mm compared to the Panasonic S 70-200mm F4's 84mm 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 70-200mm F4 weighs 985g, which means it is 405g (29%) lighter than the Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG HSM II which has a weight of 1390g.
Filter Threads
Both the Panasonic S 70-200mm F4 and the Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG HSM II have the same Filter thread size of 77mm.
Below are links to the 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
The Panasonic S 70-200mm F4 has the Leica L lens mount whereas the Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG HSM II 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 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG HSM II is also available in Canon EF , Four Thirds, Pentax KAF3, Sony Alpha and Nikon F (FX) mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
70-200mm but while Panasonic S 70-200mm F4 has the fastest aperture of
F4, the Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG HSM II's widest aperture value is
F2.8.
