Panasonic Lumix S 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 Macro OIS vs Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG DN OS Sports
Both are L-Mount mount zooms for telephoto and sports & action — here's how the specs differ and which to pick. Every spec is from the manufacturer's own catalog.
| Spec | Panasonic Lumix S 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 Macro OIS | Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG DN OS Sports |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 70-300mm | 70-200mm |
| Max aperture | f/4.5-5.6 | f/2.8 |
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Coverage | full-frame | full-frame |
| Mount | L-Mount | L-Mount |
Which should you buy?
- the Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG DN OS Sports opens wider (f/2.8) — brighter in low light and more background blur
- the Panasonic Lumix S 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 Macro OIS covers 70-300mm and the Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG DN OS Sports covers 70-200mm — pick the range that matches what you shoot
Where to buy
Check the Panasonic Lumix S 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 Macro OIS price on Amazon →
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FAQ
What's the difference between the Panasonic Lumix S 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 Macro OIS and the Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG DN OS Sports?
The Panasonic Lumix S 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 Macro OIS is 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 zoom, full-frame; the Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG DN OS Sports is 70-200mm f/2.8 zoom, full-frame. Both fit the L-Mount mount.
Which is better in low light, the Panasonic Lumix S 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 Macro OIS or the Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG DN OS Sports?
The Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG DN OS Sports — its f/2.8 maximum aperture lets in more light and gives more background blur than the f/4.5-5.6 of the other.
Do the Panasonic Lumix S 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 Macro OIS and Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG DN OS Sports fit the same camera?
Yes — both are L-Mount mount lenses, so they fit Panasonic Lumix S, Leica SL, and Sigma fp full-frame bodies (the L-Mount Alliance).
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