Panasonic LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 MACRO O.I.S. vs Sigma 28-105mm F2.8 DG DN | Art (L-Mount)
Key differences
- —The LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 MACRO O.I.S. is 315g lighter (680g vs 995g).
- —The 28-105mm F2.8 DG DN | Art (L-Mount) is faster: f/2.8 vs f/4 (≈1.0 stops more light).
- —At launch the LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 MACRO O.I.S. cost $200 less ($1,299 vs $1,499).
- —For close-ups the LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 MACRO O.I.S. reaches 0.50× vs 0.32×.
Which to choose
- LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 MACRO O.I.S.
Choose it for:
- +The lightest option: 680g, 315g less than the next
- +The widest view: starts at 24mm
- +The best close-ups: 0.50× magnification
- +Optical stabilisation
- +The lowest launch price: $1,299, $200 less
- 28-105mm F2.8 DG DN | Art (L-Mount)
Choose it for:
- +The brightest aperture: f/2.8, about 1.0 stop more light
- +A physical aperture ring
- +The sharpest results in reviews
- +The nicest background blur in reviews
- +The fastest autofocus 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
- 24–105mm
- 28–105mm
- Max aperture
- F4
- F2.8◆
- Weight
- 680g◆
- 995g
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 84.0 × 118.0mm
- 87.8 × 157.9mm
- Volume
- 654 cm³◆
- 956 cm³
- Density
- 1.04 g/cm³
- 1.04 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- ⌀77mm
- ⌀82mm
- Min focus
- 0.30m◆
- 0.40m
- Max magnification
- 0.50×◆
- 0.32×
- Elements / groups
- 16 / 13
- 18 / 13
- Aperture blades
- 9
- 12◆
- Focus drive
- Linear Motor
- HLA Linear Motor
- Stabilisation
- Yes
- —
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- Yes
- Aperture ring
- —
- Yes · de-click
- Released
- 2019
- 2024
- MSRP (USD)
- $1,299◆
- $1,499
- Sharpness
- 8.0
- 8.8◆
- Bokeh Rendering
- 7.2
- 8.5◆
- Autofocus Speed
- 8.4
- 8.9◆
- Flare Resistance
- 8.4◆
- 8.2
- Build / Sealing
- 8.6
- 8.9◆
- Value / Size
- 7.6
- 8.4◆
Performance overlay
- LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 MACRO O.I.S.
- 28-105mm F2.8 DG DN | Art (L-Mount)
◆ marks the best value in a row. Scores are 0–10 editorial ratings.