The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro A and the Panasonic S 24-105mm F4 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 24-105mm F4 is the longer of the two lenses at 118mm. The Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro A with a length of 106mm, is 12mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Panasonic S 24-105mm F4 also has a larger diameter of 84mm compared to the Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro A's 71mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro A and Panasonic S 24-105mm F4 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro A and the Panasonic S 24-105mm F4 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 70mm F2.8 DG Macro A weighs 515g, which means it is 165g (24%) lighter than the Panasonic S 24-105mm F4 which has a weight of 680g.
Filter Threads
The Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro A has a filter size of 49mm whereas the Panasonic S 24-105mm F4 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 49mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro A:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Panasonic S 24-105mm F4:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro A and the Panasonic S 24-105mm F4 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 70mm F2.8 DG Macro A is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 70mm.
On the other hand, the Panasonic S 24-105mm F4 has a focal range of 24-105mm and 4.4X zoom ratio .
