The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 II 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 24-70mm F2.8 II with a length of 120mm, is 59mm shorter. On the other hand, the Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 II has a larger diameter of 88mm compared to the Panasonic S 70-200mm F4's 84mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 II and Panasonic S 70-200mm F4 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 II 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. Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 II weighs 745g, which means it is 240g (24%) lighter than the Panasonic S 70-200mm F4 which has a weight of 985g.
Filter Threads
The Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 II has a filter size of 82mm 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 82mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 II:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Panasonic S 70-200mm F4:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 II 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 24-70mm F2.8 II has a focal range of 24-70mm and
2.9X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
36 - 105mm .
On the other hand, the Panasonic S 70-200mm F4 has a focal range of 70-200mm and 2.9X zoom ratio .
