The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM and the Panasonic S 24-105mm 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 24-105mm F4 is the longer of the two lenses at 118mm. The Sigma 24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM with a length of 109mm, is 9mm shorter. On the other hand, the Sigma 24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM has a larger diameter of 89mm compared to the Panasonic S 24-105mm F4'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 24-105mm F4 weighs 680g, 23% (205g) lighter than the Sigma 24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM's weight of 885g.
Filter Threads
The Sigma 24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM has a filter size of 82mm whereas the Panasonic S 24-105mm 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 82mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sigma 24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Panasonic S 24-105mm F4:
Lens Mounts
The Sigma 24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM has the Sony Alpha lens mount whereas the Panasonic S 24-105mm F4 has the Leica L lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony A99 II, Sony A68 and Sony A77 II for the Sony Alpha Mount and Leica SL3-P, Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE for the Leica L Mount.
Sigma 24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM is also available in the Canon EF , Nikon F (FX) and Sigma SA mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
24-105mm and the fastest aperture of
F4.0.
