The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN and the Panasonic S 85mm 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 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN is the longer of the two lenses at 279mm. The Panasonic S 85mm F1.8 with a length of 82mm, is 197mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN also has a larger diameter of 119mm compared to the Panasonic S 85mm F1.8's 74mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN and Panasonic S 85mm F1.8 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN and the Panasonic S 85mm 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 85mm F1.8 weighs 355g, 85% (2140g) lighter than the Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN's weight of 2495g.
Filter Threads
The Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN has a filter size of 105mm whereas the Panasonic S 85mm 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 105mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Panasonic S 85mm F1.8:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN and the Panasonic S 85mm 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
Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN has a focal range of 60-600mm and
10.0X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
90 - 900mm .
On the other hand, the Panasonic S 85mm F1.8 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 85mm.
