Panasonic LUMIX S 18mm F1.8vsSigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art
LUMIX S 18mm F1.8
18mm / F1.8
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14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art
14-24mm / F2.8
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Which to choose
When the LUMIX S 18mm F1.8 suits you better
- Brightness1.3 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weight455g lighter, so easier to carry
- Close focusFocuses as close as 18cm
When the 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art suits you better
- Zoom rangeCovers 14-24mm 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
- LUMIX S 18mm F1.882mm long × 73.6mm diameter
- 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art131mm long × 85mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Panasonic LUMIX S 18mm F1.8 | Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 18mm | 14mm | +4mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 18mm | 24mm | −6mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F1.8 | F2.8 | 1.3 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F1.8 | F2.8 | 1.3 stops brighter |
| Min aperture | F16 | F22 | −6.0 |
| Min focus distance | 18cm | 28cm | −0.10m |
| Max magnification | 0.20× | 0.13× | +0.07x |
| Aperture blades | 9blades | 11blades | −2blades |
| Weight | 340g | 795g | −455g |
| Length | 82mm | 131mm | −49mm |
| Diameter | 73.6mm | 85mm | −11.4mm |
| Filter size | 67mm | — | No data |
| Released | 2022 | 2019 | +3year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as LUMIX S 18mm F1.8 relative to 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
Check prices
LUMIX S 18mm F1.8
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14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art
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