The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 35mm f1.4 II and the Panasonic S 24-60mm F2.8 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 24-60mm F2.8 is the longer of the two lenses at 100mm. The Sigma 35mm f1.4 II with a length of 94mm, is 6mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Panasonic S 24-60mm F2.8 also has a larger diameter of 84mm compared to the Sigma 35mm f1.4 II's 73mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sigma 35mm f1.4 II and Panasonic S 24-60mm F2.8 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sigma 35mm f1.4 II and the Panasonic S 24-60mm F2.8 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. Sigma 35mm f1.4 II weighs 530g, which means it is 14g (2%) lighter than the Panasonic S 24-60mm F2.8 which has a weight of 544g.
Filter Threads
The Sigma 35mm f1.4 II has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Panasonic S 24-60mm F2.8 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 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sigma 35mm f1.4 II:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Panasonic S 24-60mm F2.8:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sigma 35mm f1.4 II and the Panasonic S 24-60mm F2.8 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
Sigma 35mm f1.4 II is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
52.5mm .
On the other hand, the Panasonic S 24-60mm F2.8 has a focal range of 24-60mm and 2.5X zoom ratio .
