Panasonic G VARIO 35-100mm/F4.0-5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.SvsSigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN
G VARIO 35-100mm/F4.0-5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S
35-100mm / F4-5.6
70-200mm equiv.
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56mm F1.4 DC DN
56mm / F1.4
112mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the G VARIO 35-100mm/F4.0-5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S suits you better
- Weight121g lighter, so easier to carry
- Zoom rangeCovers 35-100mm in a single lens
- StabilizationHas stabilization
When the 56mm F1.4 DC DN suits you better
- Brightness3.0 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Close focusFocuses as close as 50cm
- Weather sealingHas weather sealing
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- G VARIO 35-100mm/F4.0-5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S50mm long × 55.5mm diameter
- 56mm F1.4 DC DN58.1mm long × 66.5mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Panasonic G VARIO 35-100mm/F4.0-5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S | Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 35mm | 56mm | −21mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 100mm | 56mm | +44mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F4 | F1.4 | 3.0 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F5.6 | F1.4 | 4.0 stops darker |
| Min focus distance | 90cm | 50cm | +0.40m |
| Max magnification | 0.11× | — | No data |
| Weight | 135g | 256g | −121g |
| Length | 50mm | 58.1mm | −8.1mm |
| Diameter | 55.5mm | 66.5mm | −11mm |
| Filter size | 46mm | 55mm | −9mm |
| Released | 2014 | 2018 | −4year |
| Stabilization | Yes | No | Yes |
| Weather sealing | No | Yes | No |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as G VARIO 35-100mm/F4.0-5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S relative to 56mm F1.4 DC DN.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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G VARIO 35-100mm/F4.0-5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S
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56mm F1.4 DC DN
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