Deciding on whether to buy a product like PANASONIC H-PS45175E Lumix GX VARIO PZ 45-175 mm f/4.0-5.6 IF ASPH Telephoto Zoom Lens or perhaps SIGMA 16 mm f/1.4 DC DN C Wide-angle Prime Lens? You’re in the right place as we’ll take you through all of the specs, features and look at the quality, pricing and reviews of both to help you make the decision on which one to go for.

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PANASONIC H-PS45175E Lumix GX VARIO PZ 45-175 mm f/4.0-5.6 IF ASPH Telephoto Zoom Lens vs SIGMA 16 mm f/1.4 DC DN C Wide-angle Prime Lens

PANASONIC H-PS45175E Lumix GX VARIO PZ 45-175 mm f/4.0-5.6 IF ASPH Telephoto Zoom Lens specs

PANASONIC H-PS45175E Lumix GX VARIO PZ 45-175 mm f/4.0-5.6 IF ASPH Telephoto Zoom Lens
 SIGMA 16 mm f/1.4 DC DN C Wide-angle Prime Lens specs

SIGMA 16 mm f/1.4 DC DN C Wide-angle Prime Lens
Lens type: Zoom

Lens type: Prime

Lens category: Telephoto

Lens category: Wide-angle

Compatibility: Micro Four Thirds mount

Compatibility: Micro Four Thirds mount

Image stabilisation: Power O.I.S.

Image stabilisation: No

OPTICAL FEATURES

OPTICAL FEATURES

Focal length: 45 – 175 mm

Focal length: 16 mm

35 mm equivalent: 90 – 350 mm

35 mm equivalent: 24 mm

Maximum aperture: f/4.0 – f/5.6

Maximum aperture: f/1.4

Minimum aperture: f/22

Minimum aperture: f/16

Focusing: Manual & autofocus

Focusing: Manual & autofocus

Minimum focusing distance: 0.9 m

Minimum focusing distance: 25 cm

CONSTRUCTION

CONSTRUCTION

Elements and grouping: 14 elements in 10 groups

Elements and grouping: 16 elements in 13 groups

Diaphragm blades: 7 blades

Special elements: – FLD x 3
– SLD x 2
– Moulded x 2

Filter diameter: 46 mm

Diaphragm blades: 9 rounded blades

Internal focusing: Yes

Filter diameter: 67 mm

Special features: – Aspherical elements
– Nano Surface Coated elements

Internal focusing: Yes

GENERAL

GENERAL

Box contents: – Panasonic LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 45-175 mm f/4-5.6 ASPH POWER O.I.S. Telephoto Zoom Lens (H-PS45175E)
– Lens caps
– Lens bag
– Lens hood

Box contents: – Sigma 16 mm f/1.4 DC DN C Wide-angle Prime Lens
– Lens hood
– Front cap
– Back cap
– Instruction manual

Dimensions: 61.6 x 90 mm (D x L)

Dimensions: 72.2 x 92.9 mm (D x L)

Weight: 210 g

Weight: 405 g

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 2 years

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 3 years (2nd year onwards by registration)

Price: £338

Price: £399

Number of Reviews:

Number of Reviews:

Review Score: 9.6 / 10

Review Score: 8.1 / 10


When deciding on whether to buy PANASONIC H-PS45175E Lumix GX VARIO PZ 45-175 mm f/4.0-5.6 IF ASPH Telephoto Zoom Lens or SIGMA 16 mm f/1.4 DC DN C Wide-angle Prime Lens, a very important consideration is the price. So we’re going to spend a bit of time looking at the price of both.

To start with, we looked at the price of the 850 products in the same category as PANASONIC H-PS45175E Lumix GX VARIO PZ 45-175 mm f/4.0-5.6 IF ASPH Telephoto Zoom Lens, which is the Lenses category. Of these 850 products the average price was £196.11, the most expensive was £3049 and the cheapest was just £0.05. We then looked at the price of the 850 in the same as the SIGMA 16 mm f/1.4 DC DN C Wide-angle Prime Lens, which of course the average was £196.11, top price was £3049 and cheapest £0.05.

We then looked specifically at the average price of products from Panasonic and Sigma, the average was £378.99 for Panasonic, £419.29 for Sigma. The max for each was £4299/£999 and minimum was £19.99/£129

Price analysis of PANASONIC H-PS45175E Lumix GX VARIO PZ 45-175 mm f/4.0-5.6 IF ASPH Telephoto Zoom Lens

Price analysis of SIGMA 16 mm f/1.4 DC DN C Wide-angle Prime Lens

  • PANASONIC H-PS45175E Lumix GX VARIO PZ 45-175 mm f/4.0-5.6 IF ASPH Telephoto Zoom Lens
  • Ideal for sports & wildlife
  • Compatible with Micro Four Thirds mount
  • Aperture range: f/4.0 – f/22
  • Image stabilisation
  • The Panasonic LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 45-175 mm f/4-5.6 ASPH POWER O.I.S. Telephoto Zoom Lens is the world’s first digital interchangeable power zoom lens, offering new levels of subject proximity and clarity.Premium shooting abilityThis new premium ‘X’ lens brand from Lumix G Micro Systems is a cutting-edge interchangeable lens with electric-powered zoom operation compliant with the Micro Four Thirds system standard.It condenses Panasonic’s optical technology with highly-developed image rendering qualities that give you lifelike textures, crisp edge-to-edge contrast, a unique Nano surface coating that cuts out ghosting and flaring, and natural atmospheres with incredible transparency.New inner systemThe H-PS45175E is an industry first, incorporating a multi-actuator floating inner focus system that controls 3 lens groups separately and allows for a smaller, lighter lens.Your images will feature impressive levels of resolution and contrast across its 45-175mm zoom range, and the inclusion of 2 ED lenses minimises chromatic aberration. The Nano surface coating gives you incredibly clear images free of ghost and flare.The inner focus system provides remarkably smooth operation with its stepping motor and superior optical design.The lens features Light Speed auto-focus of around 0.15 / second for great, precise focusing when you need it most. It also offers faster aperture control and decreased shutter lag for outstanding response.Capture images of distant subjects that feel close and exhibit stunning clarity with the Panasonic LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 45-175 mm f/4-5.6 ASPH POWER O.I.S. Telephoto Zoom Lens.
  • Product codes: 5025232638000
  • SIGMA 16 mm f/1.4 DC DN C Wide-angle Prime Lens
  • Ideal for landscape and architecture
  • Compatible with Micro Four Thirds mount
  • Aperture range: f/1.4 – f/16
  • Top features: – Large aperture offers great low light shots – Wide-angle view for travel, landscape and group photos – Practical design is compact enough for travels Large apertureFeel confident shooting on overcast days and indoors with the Sigma 16 mm f/1.4 DC DN C Wide-angle Prime Lens. The fast f/1.4 aperture lets in plenty of light and creates a beautifully blurred background that makes your portraits pop with a sharp foreground focus. It’s compatible with Micro Four Thirds mounts from Olympus and Panasonic.Wide-angle viewThe wide-angle focal length is equivalent to 24 mm on 35 mm film. Capture the sweeping Highlands of Scotland, the beauty of Edinburgh Castle, or the groomsmen in kilts at a family wedding.Practical designThe Sigma 16 mm f/1.4 DC DN C is compact enough to take on your travels without taking up too much space in your carry-on. It’s practical too, with a dust- and splash-proof design so you don’t have to worry about it when the weather turns.
  • Product codes: 85126402631

What’s better PANASONIC H-PS45175E Lumix GX VARIO PZ 45-175 mm f/4.0-5.6 IF ASPH Telephoto Zoom Lens or SIGMA 16 mm f/1.4 DC DN C Wide-angle Prime Lens?

There are obviously a number of differences between PANASONIC H-PS45175E Lumix GX VARIO PZ 45-175 mm f/4.0-5.6 IF ASPH Telephoto Zoom Lens and SIGMA 16 mm f/1.4 DC DN C Wide-angle Prime Lens, but there are several things that you can use when comparing the two. The first of these, which we’ve already covered, is price. Make sure you spend a bit of time deciding how much you are willing and able to spend on your product to really get a good idea if the £338 cost of PANASONIC H-PS45175E Lumix GX VARIO PZ 45-175 mm f/4.0-5.6 IF ASPH Telephoto Zoom Lens is closer to the expectation you had than the £399 pricep point of SIGMA 16 mm f/1.4 DC DN C Wide-angle Prime Lens.

Once you’ve nailed down everything there is to know on the price of both, the next step is to really study the reviews. Taking the time to read reviews of both will really help you to decide which is a better product between PANASONIC H-PS45175E Lumix GX VARIO PZ 45-175 mm f/4.0-5.6 IF ASPH Telephoto Zoom Lens and SIGMA 16 mm f/1.4 DC DN C Wide-angle Prime Lens. We looked at the reviews over at Currys PC World for both products and found that PANASONIC H-PS45175E Lumix GX VARIO PZ 45-175 mm f/4.0-5.6 IF ASPH Telephoto Zoom Lens scores out of 10 from reviews. Whereas SIGMA 16 mm f/1.4 DC DN C Wide-angle Prime Lens scores out of 10 from reviews.

It’s also really worthwhile spending the time to look at the key differences between the two products. For that you can use our comparison table about which looks at the main features of both products to give you a clear idea of where one product perhaps benefits over another. When comparing the two it’s a really good idea to have an idea in your mind of the key features that you need from your Lenses as this will help you to narrow down the products that do or don’t meet your criteria.



PANASONIC H-PS45175E Lumix GX VARIO PZ 45-175 mm f/4.0-5.6 IF ASPH Telephoto Zoom Lens



Rating:
9.30 out of
10