The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 35mm F1.2 II and the Panasonic S 35mm 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. Sigma 35mm F1.2 II is the longer of the two lenses at 111mm. The Panasonic S 35mm F1.8 with a length of 82mm, is 29mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 35mm F1.2 II also has a larger diameter of 81mm compared to the Panasonic S 35mm F1.8's 74mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sigma 35mm F1.2 II and Panasonic S 35mm F1.8 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sigma 35mm F1.2 II and the Panasonic S 35mm F1.8 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. Panasonic S 35mm F1.8 weighs 295g, 60% (460g) lighter than the Sigma 35mm F1.2 II's weight of 755g.
Filter Threads
The Sigma 35mm F1.2 II has a filter size of 72mm whereas the Panasonic S 35mm 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 72mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sigma 35mm F1.2 II:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Panasonic S 35mm F1.8:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sigma 35mm F1.2 II and the Panasonic S 35mm 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-P , Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE .
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
35mm but while Sigma 35mm F1.2 II has the fastest aperture of
F1.2 , the Panasonic S 35mm F1.8's widest aperture value is
F1.8 .
