The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 17-40mm f1.8 and the Panasonic S 24-60mm F2.8 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 17-40mm f1.8 is the longer of the two lenses at 116mm. The Panasonic S 24-60mm F2.8 with a length of 100mm, is 16mm shorter. On the other hand, the Panasonic S 24-60mm F2.8 has a larger diameter of 84mm compared to the Sigma 17-40mm f1.8's 73mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sigma 17-40mm f1.8 and Panasonic S 24-60mm F2.8 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sigma 17-40mm f1.8 and the Panasonic S 24-60mm F2.8 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. Sigma 17-40mm f1.8 weighs 535g, which means it is 9g (1%) lighter than the Panasonic S 24-60mm F2.8 which has a weight of 544g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Standard Zoom Lenses in Leica L Mount for size comparison purposes.
Standard Leica L Mount
Filter Threads
The Sigma 17-40mm f1.8 has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Panasonic S 24-60mm F2.8 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 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sigma 17-40mm f1.8:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Panasonic S 24-60mm F2.8:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sigma 17-40mm f1.8 and the Panasonic S 24-60mm F2.8 has the same Leica L lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Leica L lenses are Leica TL2 , Leica TL and Leica T Typ 701 .
Sony E , Fujifilm X and Canon RF mounts.
Focal Range
Sigma 17-40mm f1.8 has a focal range of 17-40mm and
2.4X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
25.5-60mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Panasonic S 24-60mm F2.8 has a focal range of 24-60mm and 2.5X zoom ratio .
