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 S 24mm F1.8 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. Panasonic S 24mm F1.8 is the longer of the two lenses at 82mm. The Sigma 24mm F2 DG DN C with a length of 72mm, is 10mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Panasonic S 24mm F1.8 also has a larger diameter of 74mm compared to the Sigma 24mm F2 DG DN C's 70mm diameter.
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Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sigma 24mm F2 DG DN C and Panasonic S 24mm F1.8 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
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 24mm F1.8 weighs 310g, 15% (55g) lighter than the Sigma 24mm F2 DG DN C's weight of 365g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Wideangle Prime Lenses in Leica L Mount for size comparison purposes.
Wideangle Lenses in Leica L Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
The Sigma 24mm F2 DG DN C has a filter size of 62mm whereas the Panasonic S 24mm F1.8 has a 67mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 62mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sigma 24mm F2 DG DN C:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Panasonic S 24mm F1.8:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sigma 24mm F2 DG DN C and the Panasonic S 24mm F1.8 has the same Leica L lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Leica L lenses are Leica SL3, Panasonic S5 II and Panasonic S5 II X.
Sigma 24mm F2 DG DN C is also available in Sony E mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
24mm but while Sigma 24mm F2 DG DN C has the fastest aperture of
F2, the Panasonic S 24mm F1.8's widest aperture value is
F1.8.