The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Panasonic S 70-300 F4.5-5.6 OIS and the Sigma 105mm 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. Panasonic S 70-300 F4.5-5.6 OIS is the longer of the two lenses at 148mm. The Sigma 105mm F1.4 DG HSM A with a length of 132mm, is 16mm shorter. On the other hand, the Sigma 105mm F1.4 DG HSM A has a larger diameter of 116mm compared to the Panasonic S 70-300 F4.5-5.6 OIS'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 70-300 F4.5-5.6 OIS weighs 790g, which means it is 855g (51%) lighter than the Sigma 105mm F1.4 DG HSM A which has a weight of 1645g.
Filter Threads
The Panasonic S 70-300 F4.5-5.6 OIS has a filter size of 77mm whereas the Sigma 105mm F1.4 DG HSM A has a 105mm 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 70-300 F4.5-5.6 OIS:
And these are the 105mm filters that we recommend for the Sigma 105mm F1.4 DG HSM A:
Lens Mounts
Both the Panasonic S 70-300 F4.5-5.6 OIS and the Sigma 105mm 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.
Focal Range
Panasonic S 70-300 F4.5-5.6 OIS has a focal range of 70-300mm and
4.3X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
105 - 450mm.
On the other hand, the Sigma 105mm F1.4 DG HSM A is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 105mm.
