Panasonic Lumix S 20-60mm f/3.5-5.6 vs Sigma 20-60mm f/2.8-4 DG Contemporary
Both are L-Mount zooms for everyday and travel — here's how the specs differ and which to pick. Every spec is from the manufacturer's own catalog.
| Spec | Panasonic Lumix S 20-60mm f/3.5-5.6 | Sigma 20-60mm f/2.8-4 DG Contemporary |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 20-60mm | 20-60mm |
| Max aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/2.8-4 |
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Coverage | full-frame | full-frame |
| Mount | L-Mount | L-Mount |
Which should you buy?
- the Sigma 20-60mm f/2.8-4 DG Contemporary opens wider (f/2.8-4) — brighter in low light and more background blur
Where to buy
Panasonic Lumix S 20-60mm f/3.5-5.6See price on Amazon
Sigma 20-60mm f/2.8-4 DG ContemporarySee price on Amazon
FAQ
What's the difference between the Panasonic Lumix S 20-60mm f/3.5-5.6 and the Sigma 20-60mm f/2.8-4 DG Contemporary?
The Panasonic Lumix S 20-60mm f/3.5-5.6 is 20-60mm f/3.5-5.6 zoom, full-frame; the Sigma 20-60mm f/2.8-4 DG Contemporary is 20-60mm f/2.8-4 zoom, full-frame. Both fit the L-Mount.
Which is better in low light, the Panasonic Lumix S 20-60mm f/3.5-5.6 or the Sigma 20-60mm f/2.8-4 DG Contemporary?
The Sigma 20-60mm f/2.8-4 DG Contemporary — its f/2.8-4 maximum aperture lets in more light and gives more background blur than the f/3.5-5.6 of the other.
Do the Panasonic Lumix S 20-60mm f/3.5-5.6 and Sigma 20-60mm f/2.8-4 DG Contemporary fit the same camera?
Yes — both are L-Mount lenses, so they fit Panasonic Lumix S, Leica SL, and Sigma fp full-frame bodies (the L-Mount Alliance).
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