Panasonic LUMIX S 24mm F1.8 vs Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art (L-Mount)
Key differences
- —The LUMIX S 24mm F1.8 is 445g lighter (310g vs 755g).
- —The 24mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art (L-Mount) is faster: f/1.4 vs f/1.8 (≈0.7 stops more light).
- —At launch the 24mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art (L-Mount) cost $49 less ($849 vs $898).
- —For close-ups the 24mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art (L-Mount) reaches 0.19× vs 0.15×.
Which to choose
- LUMIX S 24mm F1.8
Choose it for:
- +The lightest option: 310g, 445g less than the next
- +Weather sealing
- +The fastest autofocus in reviews
- 24mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art (L-Mount)
Choose it for:
- +The brightest aperture: f/1.4, about 0.7 stop more light
- +The sharpest results 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
- 24mm
- 24mm
- Max aperture
- F1.8
- F1.4◆
- Weight
- 310g◆
- 755g
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 73.6 × 82.0mm
- 85.4 × 114.2mm
- Volume
- 349 cm³◆
- 654 cm³
- Density
- 0.89 g/cm³
- 1.15 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- ⌀67mm
- ⌀77mm
- Min focus
- 0.24m◆
- 0.25m
- Max magnification
- 0.15×
- 0.19×◆
- Elements / groups
- 12 / 11
- 15 / 11
- Aperture blades
- 9
- 9
- Focus drive
- Linear Motor
- HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor)
- Stabilisation
- —
- —
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- —
- Aperture ring
- —
- —
- Released
- 2021
- 2019
- MSRP (USD)
- $898
- $849◆
- Sharpness
- 8.2
- 8.6◆
- Bokeh Rendering
- 7.8
- —
- Autofocus Speed
- 8.8◆
- 7.4
- Flare Resistance
- 7.8
- 8.3◆
- Build / Sealing
- 8.2
- 8.2
- Value / Size
- 7.8
- 8.3◆
Performance overlay
- LUMIX S 24mm F1.8
- 24mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art (L-Mount)
◆ marks the best value in a row. Scores are 0–10 editorial ratings.