Panasonic Lumix S 100mm F2.8 Macro vs Sigma 90mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary
Every published spec side by side, with today's lowest prices for the market you've chosen.
Key differences
- Closest focus: 0.20 m on the Lumix S 100mm F2.8 Macro, against 0.50 m on the 90mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary.
- Max magnification: 1× on the Lumix S 100mm F2.8 Macro, against 0.20× on the 90mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary.
- Aperture ring: Yes on the 90mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary, against No on the Lumix S 100mm F2.8 Macro.
- Weight: 295 g on the 90mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary, against 298 g on the Lumix S 100mm F2.8 Macro.
Lumix S 100mm F2.8 Macro or 90mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary: which should you buy?
Choose the Lumix S 100mm F2.8 Macro for its closest focus and max magnification.
Choose the 90mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary for its aperture ring and weight.
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| Lowest price today | $1,049.99 new | Not priced in US yet |
| Optics | ||
| Focal length | 100mm | 90mm |
| 35mm equivalent | 100mm (full frame) | 90mm (full frame) |
| Maximum apertureLower f-number lets in more light. A zoom wins only when it is as bright at both ends. | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Made for | Full frame | Full frame |
| Elements / groups | 13 / 11 | 11 / 10 |
| Aperture blades | 9 | 9 |
| Closest focus | 0.20 m (best) | 0.50 m |
| Max magnification | 1× (best) | 0.20× |
| Focus & handling | ||
| Autofocus | Yes (Dual Phase Linear) | Yes (Stepping motor) |
| Optical stabilisation | No | No |
| Weather sealed | Yes | — |
| Internal zoom | — | — |
| Aperture ring | No | Yes (best) |
| Teleconverter compatible | No | No |
| Size & weight | ||
| Weight | 298 g | 295 g (best) |
| Diameter × length | 73.6 × 82 mm | 64 × 59.7 mm |
| Filter thread | 67 mm | 55 mm |
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