Panasonic LUMIX S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6 vs Sigma 20-60mm F2.8-4 DG | Contemporary (L-Mount)
Key differences
- —The LUMIX S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6 is 35g lighter (350g vs 385g).
- —The 20-60mm F2.8-4 DG | Contemporary (L-Mount) is faster: f/2.8 vs f/3.5 (≈0.6 stops more light).
- —At launch the LUMIX S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6 cost $251 less ($598 vs $849).
- —For close-ups the 20-60mm F2.8-4 DG | Contemporary (L-Mount) reaches 0.43× vs 0.43×.
Which to choose
- LUMIX S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6
Choose it for:
- +The lowest launch price: $598, $251 less
- 20-60mm F2.8-4 DG | Contemporary (L-Mount)
Choose it for:
- +The brightest aperture: f/2.8, about 0.6 stop more light
- +The best close-ups: 0.43× magnification
- +The sharpest results in reviews
- +The nicest background blur in reviews
Computed from published specs, confirmed launch prices and, where every lens has at least two reviews, review scores.
- Mount
- L-Mount (FF)
- L-Mount (FF)
- Focal length
- 20–60mm
- 20–60mm
- Max aperture
- F3.5–5.6
- F2.8–4◆
- Weight
- 350g◆
- 385g
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 77.4 × 87.2mm
- 72.2 × 86.0mm
- Volume
- 410 cm³
- 352 cm³◆
- Density
- 0.85 g/cm³
- 1.09 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- ⌀67mm
- ⌀67mm
- Min focus
- 0.15m◆
- 0.16m
- Max magnification
- 0.43×
- 0.43×◆
- Elements / groups
- 11 / 9
- 15 / 13
- Aperture blades
- 9
- 9
- Focus drive
- Stepping Motor
- HLA Linear Motor
- Stabilisation
- —
- —
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- Yes
- Aperture ring
- —
- —
- Released
- 2020
- 2026
- MSRP (USD)
- $598◆
- $849
- Sharpness
- 8.0
- 8.4◆
- Bokeh Rendering
- 6.8
- 7.2◆
- Autofocus Speed
- 8.3
- 8.6◆
- Flare Resistance
- 7.5
- —
- Build / Sealing
- 8.2◆
- 7.9
- Value / Size
- 9.0◆
- 8.8
Performance overlay
- LUMIX S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6
- 20-60mm F2.8-4 DG | Contemporary (L-Mount)
◆ marks the best value in a row. Scores are 0–10 editorial ratings.