The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 15mm f1.4 DC C and the Panasonic Leica 15mm F1.7 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 15mm f1.4 DC C is the longer of the two lenses at 65mm. The Panasonic Leica 15mm F1.7 with a length of 36mm, is 29mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 15mm f1.4 DC C also has a larger diameter of 64mm compared to the Panasonic Leica 15mm F1.7's 58mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sigma 15mm f1.4 DC C and Panasonic Leica 15mm F1.7 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sigma 15mm f1.4 DC C and the Panasonic Leica 15mm F1.7 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 Leica 15mm F1.7 weighs 115g, 47% (105g) lighter than the Sigma 15mm f1.4 DC C's weight of 220g.
Filter Threads
The Sigma 15mm f1.4 DC C has a filter size of 58mm whereas the Panasonic Leica 15mm F1.7 has a 46mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 58mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sigma 15mm f1.4 DC C:
And these are the 46mm filters that we recommend for the Panasonic Leica 15mm F1.7:
Lens Mounts
The Sigma 15mm f1.4 DC C has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Panasonic Leica 15mm F1.7 has the Micro Four Thirds lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony ZV-E10 II , Sony A6700 and Sony FX30 for the Sony E Mount and OM System OM-3 Astro , OM System OM-5 II and OM System OM-3 for the Micro Four Thirds Mount.
Canon RF and Fujifilm X mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
15mm but while Sigma 15mm f1.4 DC C has the fastest aperture of
F1.4 , the Panasonic Leica 15mm F1.7's widest aperture value is
F1.7 .
