Panasonic Lumix S 24-105mm f/4 Macro O.I.S.

Panasonic Lumix S 24-105mm f/4 Macro O.I.S.

Panasonic
85 Overall Score
vs
Sigma DG Contemporary 24mm f/3.5 DG 24mm

Sigma DG Contemporary 24mm f/3.5 DG 24mm

Sigma
72 Overall Score

Scores

Macro
Panasonic
93
Sigma
82
Budget
Panasonic
83
Sigma
67
Professional
Panasonic
80
Sigma
77
Video Cinema
Panasonic
79
Sigma
71
Landscape
Panasonic
77
Sigma
55
Portrait
Panasonic
74
Sigma
73
Street
Panasonic
68
Sigma
73
Travel
Panasonic
68
Sigma
53
Wildlife Sports
Panasonic
67
Sigma
63

Specifications

Panasonic Lumix S 24-105mm f/4 Macro O.I.S.Sigma DG Contemporary 24mm f/3.5 DG 24mm
Optics
Typezoomprime
Focal Length Min24 mm24 mm
Focal Length Max105 mm24 mm
Elements1610
Groups138
Aspherical Elements4★3
ED Elements4★1
Coating—Super Multi-Layer Coating
Aperture
Max Aperturef/4f/3.5
Min Aperturef/4f/3.5
Constant✓✓
Diaphragm Blades9★7
Build
MountL-MountL-Mount
Formatfull-framefull-frame
Weather Sealed✓✓
Weight1.18 kg0.44 kg★
Filter Thread77 mm55 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeAuto Focusstepping motor★
Stabilization✓★✗
Stabilization Stops6 stops★—
Focus
Min Focus Distance300 mm100 mm★
Max Magnification1:21:2

Pros & Cons

Panasonic Lumix S 24-105mm f/4 Macro O.I.S.

  • Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong optical (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong versatility (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
  • Below average build (25th percentile)

Sigma DG Contemporary 24mm f/3.5 DG 24mm

  • Strong macro (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
  • Strong aperture (78th percentile)
  • Strong build (76th percentile)
  • Below average social proof (29th percentile)
  • Below average versatility (34th percentile)

Pricing

Sigma DG Contemporary 24mm f/3.5 DG 24mm is $600 cheaper (2.4x less).

Panasonic Lumix S 24-105mm f/4 Macro O.I.S.0.083score per dollar
vs
Sigma DG Contemporary 24mm f/3.5 DG 24mm0.167score per dollar

Sigma DG Contemporary 24mm f/3.5 DG 24mm offers 2.0x better value for money

Panasonic Lumix S 24-105mm f/4 Macro O.I.S.

Newegg
$1,030
Best Buy
$1,050
Amazon
$1,098
Adorama
$1,298

Sigma DG Contemporary 24mm f/3.5 DG 24mm

Newegg
$430
Adorama
$619
Amazon
$619
B&H Photo
$619

Verdict

★ Winner: Panasonic Lumix S 24-105mm f/4 Macro O.I.S.

Scores 85 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.

Panasonic Lumix S 24-105mm f/4 Macro O.I.S. Better at:

MacroBudgetTravelLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports

Sigma DG Contemporary 24mm f/3.5 DG 24mm Better at:

Street

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