Panasonic LUMIX S 50mm F1.8vsSigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary
LUMIX S 50mm F1.8
50mm / F1.8
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28-70mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary
28-70mm / F2.8
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Which to choose
When the LUMIX S 50mm F1.8 suits you better
- Brightness1.3 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weight170g lighter, so easier to carry
When the 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary suits you better
- 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
- LUMIX S 50mm F1.882mm long × 73.6mm diameter
- 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary101.5mm long × 72.2mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Panasonic LUMIX S 50mm F1.8 | Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 50mm | 28mm | +22mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 50mm | 70mm | −20mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F1.8 | F2.8 | 1.3 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F1.8 | F2.8 | 1.3 stops brighter |
| Min aperture | F22 | F22 | — |
| Min focus distance | 45cm | 19cm | +0.26m |
| Max magnification | 0.14× | 0.33× | −0.19x |
| Aperture blades | 9blades | 9blades | — |
| Weight | 300g | 470g | −170g |
| Length | 82mm | 101.5mm | −19.5mm |
| Diameter | 73.6mm | 72.2mm | +1.4mm |
| Filter size | 67mm | 67mm | — |
| Released | 2021 | 2021 | — |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as LUMIX S 50mm F1.8 relative to 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
Check prices
LUMIX S 50mm F1.8
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28-70mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary
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