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 28mm F1.4 DG HSM A 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 28mm F1.4 DG HSM A is the longer of the two lenses at 108mm. The Panasonic 18-40mm F4.5-6.3 with a length of 41mm, is 67mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 28mm F1.4 DG HSM A also has a larger diameter of 83mm compared to the Panasonic 18-40mm F4.5-6.3's 68mm 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 18-40mm F4.5-6.3 weighs 155g, which means it is 805g (83%) lighter than the Sigma 28mm F1.4 DG HSM A which has a weight of 960g.
Filter Threads
The Panasonic 18-40mm F4.5-6.3 has a filter size of 62mm whereas the Sigma 28mm F1.4 DG HSM A has a 77mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 62mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Panasonic 18-40mm F4.5-6.3:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Sigma 28mm F1.4 DG HSM A:
Lens Mounts
Both the Panasonic 18-40mm F4.5-6.3 and the Sigma 28mm F1.4 DG HSM A 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.
Sigma 28mm F1.4 DG HSM A is also available in Canon EF , Nikon F (FX), Sigma SA and Sony E mounts.
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 28mm F1.4 DG HSM A is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 28mm.
