Panasonic LUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F4 O.I.S. vs Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS | Sports (L-Mount)
Key differences
- —The LUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F4 O.I.S. is 360g lighter (985g vs 1345g).
- —The 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS | Sports (L-Mount) is faster: f/2.8 vs f/4 (≈1.0 stops more light).
- —At launch the 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS | Sports (L-Mount) cost $200 less ($1,499 vs $1,699).
- —For close-ups the LUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F4 O.I.S. reaches 0.25× vs 0.19×.
Which to choose
- LUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F4 O.I.S.
Choose it for:
- +The lightest option: 985g, 360g less than the next
- +The best close-ups: 0.25× magnification
- 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS | Sports (L-Mount)
Choose it for:
- +The brightest aperture: f/2.8, about 1.0 stop more light
- +A physical aperture ring
- +The lowest launch price: $1,499, $200 less
- +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
- 70–200mm
- 70–200mm
- Max aperture
- F4
- F2.8◆
- Weight
- 985g◆
- 1,345g
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 84.4 × 179.0mm
- 90.6 × 205.0mm
- Volume
- 1001 cm³◆
- 1322 cm³
- Density
- 0.98 g/cm³
- 1.02 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- ⌀77mm
- ⌀77mm
- Min focus
- 0.92m
- 0.65m◆
- Max magnification
- 0.25×◆
- 0.19×
- Elements / groups
- 23 / 17
- 20 / 15
- Aperture blades
- 9
- 11◆
- Focus drive
- Linear Motor
- Dual HLA Linear Motor
- Stabilisation
- Yes
- Yes
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- Yes
- Aperture ring
- —
- Yes · de-click
- Released
- 2019
- 2023
- MSRP (USD)
- $1,699
- $1,499◆
- Sharpness
- 9.1◆
- 9.0
- Bokeh Rendering
- 8.2
- 8.8◆
- Autofocus Speed
- 8.8
- 9.0◆
- Flare Resistance
- 8.7
- 8.8◆
- Build / Sealing
- 9.0
- 9.2◆
- Value / Size
- 7.6
- 9.0◆
Performance overlay
- LUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F4 O.I.S.
- 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS | Sports (L-Mount)
◆ marks the best value in a row. Scores are 0–10 editorial ratings.