Panasonic Lumix S 85mm f/1.8 vs Sigma 90mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary
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.
| Spec | Panasonic Lumix S 85mm f/1.8 | Sigma 90mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 85mm | 90mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.8 | f/2.8 |
| Type | prime | prime |
| Coverage | full-frame | full-frame |
| Mount | L-Mount | L-Mount |
Which should you buy?
- the Panasonic Lumix S 85mm f/1.8 opens wider (f/1.8) — brighter in low light and more background blur
- the Panasonic Lumix S 85mm f/1.8 (85mm) is wider — more in the frame for street and interiors; the Sigma 90mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary (90mm) is tighter — more reach and compression for portraits
Where to buy
Panasonic Lumix S 85mm f/1.8See price on Amazon
Sigma 90mm f/2.8 DG DN ContemporarySee price on Amazon
FAQ
What's the difference between the Panasonic Lumix S 85mm f/1.8 and the Sigma 90mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary?
The Panasonic Lumix S 85mm f/1.8 is 85mm f/1.8 prime, full-frame; the Sigma 90mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary is 90mm f/2.8 prime, full-frame. Both fit the L-Mount.
Which is better in low light, the Panasonic Lumix S 85mm f/1.8 or the Sigma 90mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary?
The Panasonic Lumix S 85mm f/1.8 — its f/1.8 maximum aperture lets in more light and gives more background blur than the f/2.8 of the other.
Do the Panasonic Lumix S 85mm f/1.8 and Sigma 90mm f/2.8 DG DN 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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