Panasonic Lumix S 100mm f/2.8 Macro vs Sigma 50mm f/1.2 DG DN Art

Both are L-Mount primes for portrait — here's how the specs differ and which to pick. Every spec is from the manufacturer's own catalog.

Last verified 2026-09-01 · L-Mount · prices change — check the retailer

Spec	Panasonic Lumix S 100mm f/2.8 Macro	Sigma 50mm f/1.2 DG DN Art
Focal length	100mm	50mm
Max aperture	f/2.8	f/1.2
Type	prime	prime
Coverage	full-frame	full-frame
Mount	L-Mount	L-Mount

Which should you buy?

the Sigma 50mm f/1.2 DG DN Art opens wider (f/1.2) — brighter in low light and more background blur
the Sigma 50mm f/1.2 DG DN Art (50mm) is wider — more in the frame for street and interiors; the Panasonic Lumix S 100mm f/2.8 Macro (100mm) is tighter — more reach and compression for portraits

Where to buy

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FAQ

What's the difference between the Panasonic Lumix S 100mm f/2.8 Macro and the Sigma 50mm f/1.2 DG DN Art?
The Panasonic Lumix S 100mm f/2.8 Macro is 100mm f/2.8 prime, full-frame; the Sigma 50mm f/1.2 DG DN Art is 50mm f/1.2 prime, full-frame. Both fit the L-Mount.

Which is better in low light, the Panasonic Lumix S 100mm f/2.8 Macro or the Sigma 50mm f/1.2 DG DN Art?
The Sigma 50mm f/1.2 DG DN Art — its f/1.2 maximum aperture lets in more light and gives more background blur than the f/2.8 of the other.

Do the Panasonic Lumix S 100mm f/2.8 Macro and Sigma 50mm f/1.2 DG DN Art 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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