The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Panasonic 18-40mm F4.5-6.3 and the Sigma 24mm F2 DG DN C 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 24mm F2 DG DN C is the longer of the two lenses at 72mm. The Panasonic 18-40mm F4.5-6.3 with a length of 41mm, is 31mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 24mm F2 DG DN C also has a larger diameter of 70mm compared to the Panasonic 18-40mm F4.5-6.3's 68mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Panasonic 18-40mm F4.5-6.3 and Sigma 24mm F2 DG DN C to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Panasonic 18-40mm F4.5-6.3 and the Sigma 24mm F2 DG DN C 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 18-40mm F4.5-6.3 weighs 155g, which means it is 210g (57%) lighter than the Sigma 24mm F2 DG DN C which has a weight of 365g.
Filter Threads
Both the Panasonic 18-40mm F4.5-6.3 and the Sigma 24mm F2 DG DN C have the same Filter thread size of 62mm .
Below are links to the 62mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the Panasonic 18-40mm F4.5-6.3 and the Sigma 24mm F2 DG DN C 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 18-40mm F4.5-6.3 has a focal range of 18-40mm and
2.2X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
27 - 60mm .
On the other hand, the Sigma 24mm F2 DG DN C is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 24mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 36mm .
