Panasonic Lumix S 28-200mm f/4-7.1 Macro OIS vs Sigma 20-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DG Contemporary
Both are L-Mount zooms for travel and everyday — here's how the specs differ and which to pick. Every spec is from the manufacturer's own catalog.
| Spec | Panasonic Lumix S 28-200mm f/4-7.1 Macro OIS | Sigma 20-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DG Contemporary |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 28-200mm | 20-200mm |
| Max aperture | f/4-7.1 | f/3.5-6.3 |
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Coverage | full-frame | full-frame |
| Mount | L-Mount | L-Mount |
Which should you buy?
- the Sigma 20-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DG Contemporary opens wider (f/3.5-6.3) — brighter in low light and more background blur
- the Panasonic Lumix S 28-200mm f/4-7.1 Macro OIS covers 28-200mm and the Sigma 20-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DG Contemporary covers 20-200mm — pick the range that matches what you shoot
Where to buy
Panasonic Lumix S 28-200mm f/4-7.1 Macro OISSee price on Amazon
Sigma 20-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DG ContemporarySee price on Amazon
FAQ
What's the difference between the Panasonic Lumix S 28-200mm f/4-7.1 Macro OIS and the Sigma 20-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DG Contemporary?
The Panasonic Lumix S 28-200mm f/4-7.1 Macro OIS is 28-200mm f/4-7.1 zoom, full-frame; the Sigma 20-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DG Contemporary is 20-200mm f/3.5-6.3 zoom, full-frame. Both fit the L-Mount.
Which is better in low light, the Panasonic Lumix S 28-200mm f/4-7.1 Macro OIS or the Sigma 20-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DG Contemporary?
The Sigma 20-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DG Contemporary — its f/3.5-6.3 maximum aperture lets in more light and gives more background blur than the f/4-7.1 of the other.
Do the Panasonic Lumix S 28-200mm f/4-7.1 Macro OIS and Sigma 20-200mm f/3.5-6.3 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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