The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 24mm F2 DG DN C and the Panasonic DG 12mm F1.4 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 24mm F2 DG DN C is the longer of the two lenses at 72mm. The Panasonic DG 12mm F1.4 with a length of 70mm, is 2mm shorter. On the other hand, there is no difference between the max diameters of these lenses, both coming at 70mm.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sigma 24mm F2 DG DN C and Panasonic DG 12mm F1.4 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sigma 24mm F2 DG DN C and the Panasonic DG 12mm F1.4 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 DG 12mm F1.4 weighs 335g, 8% (30g) lighter than the Sigma 24mm F2 DG DN C's weight of 365g.
Filter Threads
Both the Sigma 24mm F2 DG DN C and the Panasonic DG 12mm F1.4 have the same Filter thread size of 62mm .
Below are links to the 62mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
The Sigma 24mm F2 DG DN C has the Leica L lens mount whereas the Panasonic DG 12mm F1.4 has the Micro Four Thirds lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Leica SL3-P , Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE for the Leica L Mount and OM System OM-3 Astro , OM System OM-5 II and OM System OM-3 for the Micro Four Thirds Mount.
Focal Range
Sigma 24mm F2 DG DN C is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 24mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
36mm .
On the other hand, the Panasonic DG 12mm F1.4 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 12mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 24mm when used on a FourThirds format camera.
