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Comparing Sigma to Panasonic lenses

I have the Lumix 20-60mm and the 50/1.8 and from Sigma I have the 35mm f/2, 90mm f/2.8 and the 24-70mm f/2.8.

While all are optically excellent, the Sigmas are clearly much better built. Of course they're higher-grade lenses but some of the Lumix f/1.8 primes are much more expensive than their nearest Sigma equivalents. I have found that the I-series lenses really put the enjoyment into photography due to the feel they have in use - the solid metal, the buttery-smooth manual focus and the lovely clicks of the aperture ring. They're really classy products and if you're someone that appreciates that then Sigma is definitely the way to go.
 
I only have Lumix lenses so far (well, apart from the MF TTArtisan 11mm fisheye). I do like the 35mm FOV though and think I’ll pick up a 35/2 I series at some point.
 
Jonathan-Mac said:
I have the Lumix 20-60mm and the 50/1.8 and from Sigma I have the 35mm f/2, 90mm f/2.8 and the 24-70mm f/2.8.

While all are optically excellent, the Sigmas are clearly much better built. Of course they're higher-grade lenses but some of the Lumix f/1.8 primes are much more expensive than their nearest Sigma equivalents. I have found that the I-series lenses really put the enjoyment into photography due to the feel they have in use - the solid metal, the buttery-smooth manual focus and the lovely clicks of the aperture ring. They're really classy products and if you're someone that appreciates that then Sigma is definitely the way to go.
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Do you have some portrait shots with the Sigma 90mm 2.8 you can show?
 
I agree that these days there's a dearth of 28mm lenses - I think it's considered the most boring of focal lengths these days. A compact 28/2.8 or a slightly bigger f/2 might sell fairly well. Canon just released a pancake 28/2.8 for the RF mount so Sigma could probably do a better one for at least 30% less money.

I'd still prefer a 135mm f/2.8 to be added though.
 
I'm awaiting a Sigma 70-200 2.8 or a new 135mm 1.8
 
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