The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro and the Panasonic S 100mm F2.8 Macro 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 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro is the longer of the two lenses at 134mm. The Panasonic S 100mm F2.8 Macro with a length of 82mm, is 52mm shorter. On the other hand, there is no difference between the max diameters of these lenses, both coming at 74mm.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro and Panasonic S 100mm F2.8 Macro to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro and the Panasonic S 100mm F2.8 Macro 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 S 100mm F2.8 Macro weighs 298g, 58% (417g) lighter than the Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro's weight of 715g.
Filter Threads
The Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro has a filter size of 62mm whereas the Panasonic S 100mm F2.8 Macro has a 67mm 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 Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Panasonic S 100mm F2.8 Macro:
Lens Mounts
The Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Panasonic S 100mm F2.8 Macro has the Leica L lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount and Leica SL3-P , Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE for the Leica L Mount.
Focal Range
Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 105mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
157.5mm .
On the other hand, the Panasonic S 100mm F2.8 Macro is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 100mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 150mm .
