The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 135mm F1.4 and the Panasonic S 70-200mm F4 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 70-200mm F4 is the longer of the two lenses at 179mm. The Sigma 135mm F1.4 with a length of 136mm, is 43mm shorter. On the other hand, the Sigma 135mm F1.4 has a larger diameter of 112mm compared to the Panasonic S 70-200mm F4's 84mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sigma 135mm F1.4 and Panasonic S 70-200mm F4 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sigma 135mm F1.4 and the Panasonic S 70-200mm F4 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 70-200mm F4 weighs 985g, 31% (445g) lighter than the Sigma 135mm F1.4's weight of 1430g.
Filter Threads
The Sigma 135mm F1.4 has a filter size of 105mm whereas the Panasonic S 70-200mm F4 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 105mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sigma 135mm F1.4:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Panasonic S 70-200mm F4:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sigma 135mm F1.4 and the Panasonic S 70-200mm F4 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
Sigma 135mm F1.4 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 135mm.
On the other hand, the Panasonic S 70-200mm F4 has a focal range of 70-200mm and 2.9X zoom ratio .
