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Sigma 60mm F2.8 DN vs Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm f2.8 Macro

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Sigma 60mm F2.8 DN

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Olympus ED 60mm f2.8 Macro

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Sigma 60mm F2.8 DN vs Olympus ED 60mm f2.8 Macro Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two lenses with different focal types: Sigma 60mm F2.8 DN is a Telephoto Prime lens with a 60mm focal range and a max aperture of F2.8 whereas Olympus ED 60mm f2.8 Macro is a Macro Prime lens with a 60mm focal range and max aperture of F2.8.

We will start with briefly looking and the main specs of these two lenses and in the section, we will start analyzing in more detail and list the pros and cons of each lenses.

Sigma 60mm F2.8 DN Key Specs

  • 60mm Focal Range
  • F2.8 Max Aperture
  • Filter Thread: 46mm
  • Max Format: APS-C / DX
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • Weight: 190g.
  • Diameter: 61mm
  • Length: 56mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.5m
  • Max Magnification:0.14x

Olympus ED 60mm f2.8 Macro Key Specs

  • 60mm Focal Range
  • F2.8 Max Aperture
  • Weather Sealed
  • Filter Thread: 46mm
  • Max Format:
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • Weight: 186g.
  • Diameter: 56mm
  • Length: 82mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.19m
  • Max Magnification:1x

Size and Weight Comparison

Size of a lens is an important deciding factor when comparing two lenses.Olympus ED 60mm f2.8 Macro is the longer of the two lenses at 82mm. The Sigma 60mm F2.8 DN with a length of 56mm is 26mm shorter. On the other hand, the Sigma 60mm F2.8 DN has a larger diameter of 61mm compared to Olympus ED 60mm f2.8 Macro's 56mm diameter.

Weight of a lens is as important as its external dimensions, especially if you are planning to hand hold your camera and lens combination for longer periods. Olympus ED 60mm f2.8 Macro weighs 186g, 2% (4g) lighter than the Sigma 60mm F2.8 DN's weight of 190g.


Lens Mounts

Both Sigma 60mm F2.8 DN and Olympus ED 60mm f2.8 Macro has the same Micro Four Thirds lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Micro Four Thirds lenses are , and .

Sigma 60mm F2.8 DN is also available in Sony E mount.

Focal Range

Both lenses have the same focal range of 60mm and the fastest aperture of F2.8. Even though the focal ranges are the same for these lenses, there are differences on 35mm equivalent focal lenghts due to different crop factors on the cameras that they are used.Due to the 2.00x crop factor of the format sensor, Sigma 60mm F2.8 DN will act as a 90mm lens.

Reasons to choose Sigma 60mm F2.8 DN over Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm f2.8 Macro

Max Sensor Coverage APS-C / DX vs FourThirds covers larger sensors
Length 56mm vs 82mm 26mm shorter
Reasons to choose Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm f2.8 Macro over Sigma 60mm F2.8 DN
Distance Scale Yes vs No Distance Scale to assist focusing
Weight 186g vs 190g 4g lighter
Diameter 56mm vs 61mm 5mm smaller in diameter
Weather Sealing Yes vs No safer to use under rain and dust
Minimum Focus Distance 0.19m vs 0.5m can focus closer to the subject
Max Magnification 1x vs 0.14x higher magnification better for close-up shots
Common Weaknesses of Sigma 60mm F2.8 DN and Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm f2.8 Macro
Image Stabilization No vs No Reliant on in-body Image Stabilization



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Sigma 60mm F2.8 DN vs Olympus ED 60mm f2.8 Macro Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications
General Sigma 60mm F2.8 DN Olympus ED 60mm f2.8 Macro
Brand Sigma Olympus
Lens Type Prime Prime
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Lens Type Telephoto Prime Macro Prime
Lens Mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Max Format APS-C / DX FourThirds
Focal Range 60mm 60mm
Image Stabilization No No
Colour Unknown Black
Zoom Method No Zoom No Zoom
Power Zoom No No
Zoom Lock No No
Zoom Ratio 1.0X 1.0X
Aperture
Max Aperture F2.8 F2.8
Min Aperture F22.0 F22.0
Aperture Ring No No
Diaphragm Blades 7 7
Optics
Optical Elements unknown 13
Optical Groups unknown 10
Focusing
Min Focus Distance 0.5m 0.19m
Max Magnification 0.14X 1X
Autofocus Yes Yes
AF Motor Type Stepper motor unknown
Full Time Manual
Focus Method Unknown Unknown
Distance Scale No Yes
DoF Scale No Unknown
Distance Scale No Yes
Focus Distance Limiter Unknown Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight 190g 186g
Diameter 61mm 56mm
Length 56mm 82mm
Materials Unknown Unknown
Weather Sealing No Yes
Filter Thread 46mm 46mm
Filter Notes - -
Hood Supplied Yes No
Hood Code Unknown LH-49
Tripod Collar No No
Optional Accessories - -
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