Sigma
19mm f/2.8 EX DN
 vs
Panasonic Lumix
20mm f/1.7 G

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 19mm f/2.8 EX DN
LensHero is not aware of any important advantages of the Sigma 19mm f/2.8 EX DN vs the Panasonic 20mm f/1.7 G.
Sigma 19mm f/2.8 EX DN Learn more about
the Sigma 19mm f/2.8 EX DN

Reasons to consider the Panasonic 20mm f/1.7 G
Wider aperture f/1.7 vs f/2.8
Help
 At its widest, the 20mm f/1.7 G captures much more light, 1.4 f-stops
Panasonic Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G Learn more about
the Panasonic 20mm f/1.7 G

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Weight Light weight Help
19mm f/2.8 EX DN:139 g
20mm f/1.7 G:100 g
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
19mm f/2.8 EX DN:19 mm
20mm f/1.7 G:20 mm
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Panasonic 25mm f/1.4 Leica D

Panasonic 25mm f/1.4 Leica D

Low light lens

$900
Length Is longer
Compare the 25mm f/1.4 Leica D vs the 19mm f/2.8 EX DN
Compare the 25mm f/1.4 Leica D vs the Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G
Olympus M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8

Olympus M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8

Lens

$299
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8 vs the 19mm f/2.8 EX DN
Compare the M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8 vs the Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G
Panasonic Lumix G 14mm f/2.5

Panasonic Lumix G 14mm f/2.5

Low light lens

$325
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Lumix G 14mm f/2.5 vs the 19mm f/2.8 EX DN
Compare the Lumix G 14mm f/2.5 vs the Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G
Olympus Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8

Olympus Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8

Low light lens

$399
Compare the Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8 vs the 19mm f/2.8 EX DN
Compare the Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8 vs the Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G
Olympus Zuiko 25mm f/2.8 ED

Olympus Zuiko 25mm f/2.8 ED

Lens

$249
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Zuiko 25mm f/2.8 ED vs the 19mm f/2.8 EX DN
Compare the Zuiko 25mm f/2.8 ED vs the Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G
Panasonic Lumix G Vario 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 / MEGA O.I.S.

Panasonic Lumix G Vario 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 / MEGA O.I.S.

Fisheye lens

$149
Fisheye Is a fisheye lens
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Compare the Lumix G Vario 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 / MEGA O.I.S. vs the 19mm f/2.8 EX DN
Compare the Lumix G Vario 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 / MEGA O.I.S. vs the Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G
Panasonic Summilux Leica DG 25mm f/1.4

Panasonic Summilux Leica DG 25mm f/1.4

Low light lens

$568 - $569
Compare the Summilux Leica DG 25mm f/1.4 vs the 19mm f/2.8 EX DN
Compare the Summilux Leica DG 25mm f/1.4 vs the Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G

Sigma 19mm f/2.8 EX DN Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony 24mm f/1.8 E-Mount Carl Zeiss Sonnar

Sony 24mm f/1.8 E-Mount Carl Zeiss Sonnar

Low light lens

$1,098
Aperture Wider aperture
Lowest price More expensive
Compare the 24mm f/1.8 E-Mount Carl Zeiss Sonnar vs the 19mm f/2.8 EX DN
Lensbaby Control Freak Special Effects Pentax-k

Lensbaby Control Freak Special Effects Pentax-k

Lens

$350
Aperture Wider aperture
Compare the Control Freak Special Effects Pentax-k vs the 19mm f/2.8 EX DN
Sony E-Mount 16mm f/2.8

Sony E-Mount 16mm f/2.8

Wide angle lens

$248
Compare the E-Mount 16mm f/2.8 vs the 19mm f/2.8 EX DN

Panasonic Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Panasonic Lumix G X Vario PZ 45-175mm f/4-5.6

Panasonic Lumix G X Vario PZ 45-175mm f/4-5.6

Wildlife lens

$363
Max focal length Better telephoto
Zoom range More zoom
Aperture Much narrower aperture
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Compare the Lumix G X Vario PZ 45-175mm f/4-5.6 vs the Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G

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