Panasonic LUMIX S PRO 50mm F1.4vsSigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary

LUMIX S PRO 50mm F1.4

50mm / F1.4

28-70mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary

28-70mm / F2.8

Which to choose

When the LUMIX S PRO 50mm F1.4 suits you better

  • Brightness2.0 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more

When the 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary suits you better

  • Weight485g lighter, so easier to carry
  • Close focusFocuses as close as 19cm
  • Zoom rangeCovers 28-70mm in a single lens

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

← Mount
  • LUMIX S PRO 50mm F1.4130mm long × 90mm diameter
  • 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary101.5mm long × 72.2mm diameter

Specifications compared

Panasonic LUMIX S PRO 50mm F1.4 compared with Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary.The highlighted side is the better one for that specification.
SpecificationPanasonic LUMIX S PRO 50mm F1.4Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN ContemporaryDifference
Focal length (wide)50mm28mm+22mm
Focal length (tele)50mm70mm−20mm
Max aperture (wide)F1.4F2.82.0 stops brighter
Max aperture (tele)F1.4F2.82.0 stops brighter
Min apertureF16F22−6.0
Min focus distance44cm19cm+0.25m
Max magnification0.15×0.33×−0.18x
Aperture blades11blades9blades+2blades
Weight955g470g+485g
Length130mm101.5mm+28.5mm
Diameter90mm72.2mm+17.8mm
Filter size77mm67mm+10mm
Released20192021−2year
StabilizationNoNo
Weather sealingYesYes
MacroNoNo
AutofocusYesYes

The difference column reads as LUMIX S PRO 50mm F1.4 relative to 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.

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LUMIX S PRO 50mm F1.4

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28-70mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary

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