The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN A and the Panasonic S 70-200mm 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 70-200mm F4 is the longer of the two lenses at 179mm. The Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN A with a length of 94mm, is 85mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Panasonic S 70-200mm F4 also has a larger diameter of 84mm compared to the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN A's 83mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN A and Panasonic S 70-200mm F4 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN A and the Panasonic S 70-200mm 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 85mm F1.4 DG DN A weighs 630g, which means it is 355g (36%) lighter than the Panasonic S 70-200mm F4 which has a weight of 985g.
Filter Threads
Both the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN A and the Panasonic S 70-200mm F4 have the same Filter thread size of 77mm .
Below are links to the 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN A and the Panasonic S 70-200mm 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 85mm F1.4 DG DN A is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 85mm.
On the other hand, the Panasonic S 70-200mm F4 has a focal range of 70-200mm and 2.9X zoom ratio .
