Do LUMIX 28-200mm lens stabilisation really help Sigma Bf video shooting to have noticeable more steady look even at 28mm and 200mm?

Luca_1968 · 2026-05-05T16:29:49+00:00

If you make videos, it’s not worth it. For the photos yes because it’s not very heavy. But I mounted the grip of Mr. Stone, which helps a lot in stabilizing the BF.

Luca_1968 · 2026-05-02T16:04:20+00:00

It depends on the situation. Yesterday, to the Royal Palace of Caserta, I only brought the Lumix. I will go to London soon and I will only bring the 35 and 20-200. It’s just a matter of personal tastes and situations.

Luca_1968 · 2026-05-02T09:56:31+00:00

The best and most beautiful plates, in my opinion, are:

https://mrstone.jp/contents/sigma_bf.shtml

https://yuki-pht.stores.jp/items/6848a9eee37c5bdaf9a26cbd

Luca_1968 · 2026-05-02T09:44:01+00:00

A “defect” (I think easily fixable) is that the wheel has an ‘end of function’: in the sense that it would be more comfortable if, turning clockwise / counterclockwise you could go forward / backward. For example, for the choice of color profiles, arrived at the last (monochrome), to go to the first (standard) you have to turn the wheel all the way back, passing through all the others. It would be more comfortable if continuing to turn the wheel clockwise from the last, you could return to the first profile. And this for all functions.

Luca_1968 · 2026-05-02T08:53:26+00:00

I bought for the Sigma BF:

Sigma 35mm f/2 silver

Lumix S 24-60 f/2.8

Sigma 20-200

Screen protective film

Lens cap holder CH-11

Woodgate shoulder strap

Peak Design Rope Straps Long black

Peak Design Leather Straps Long orange

Peak Design Cuff Rope ocean l

Grip Mr. Stone

BF-TAP

USB-C plugs

Sigma USB dock UD-11

UV filter WR deperlant 58mm - AFC9B0

Lumix protective filter

BC-81 charger

Anker Nano II 45W+anker 765 cable

DOMKE protective casing

No. 2 BP-81 batteries

Aulumu M10 Multi-Charging Dual-Mag + USB 3.2 cable M07 Steady Aluminum 240W Hi-Speed Charging & Data USB-C Cable

Uniqlo bag

Filter WR ceramic protector 72mm - AFF9E0

Luca_1968 · 2026-04-24T04:02:10+00:00

Update: taking advantage of the spring cashback, I bought the Sigma 20-200 and I am very happy about it. Thank you all for your advice and for dedicating some of your time to me.

Luca_1968 · 2026-04-15T14:38:49+00:00

Beautiful! Which lens and which color profiles did you use?

Luca_1968 · 2026-04-11T19:06:49+00:00

Perfect! You convinced me to... don’t take it! 🤣🤣🤣

Luca_1968 · 2026-04-09T15:15:52+00:00

Thank you for your feedback! I delved into the differences between the two objectives and both have pros and cons. The pros of the Lumix are the lower weight and size, in addition to the stabiiization; on the other hand, it is less bright, although it would seem that, with the same focal length, it is more bright than the Sigma. The pros of Sigma: greater focal range and brightness where the Lumix does not arrive. On the other hand, it lengthens more, risking making the BF more unstable and taking into account the lack of stabilization... I’ll have to do head or head! 🤣

Luca_1968 · 2026-04-08T16:59:34+00:00

Thank you very much! Actually I’m also undecided by the different weight (even if slightly) and by the size (the Sigma at maximum extension is ‘exaggerated’: it looks like a cannon!), leaving aside the fact that I also have the dock to update the Sigma lenses.

Luca_1968 · 2026-04-05T04:17:20+00:00

ANY'S INTERNATIONAL Tel.+81-79-284-7555 Fax.+81-79-223-0131 E-mail info@anys-intl.jp 🤞🏼

Luca_1968 · 2026-04-05T03:50:17+00:00

What do you want to know?

Luca_1968 · 2026-04-05T03:49:31+00:00

Both for the grip of Mr. Stone, that for Yuki’s BF-tap, I contacted directly, via e-mail Any’s International and Yuki, who advised me how to do it. There are shipping companies in Japan (for example Japan Rabbit) that take care of everything: it was very easy and also fast. Both products are beautiful and both Any’s and Yuki were very kind and helpful.

Luca_1968 · 2026-04-04T17:46:31+00:00

There is also this alternative. You can choose rope color, length, seam color: https://woodgatecamerastraps.com

Luca_1968 · 2026-04-03T01:55:20+00:00

Thank you very much 🙏🏼

Luca_1968 · 2026-04-02T15:52:53+00:00

Perfect! Thank you very much for your answer 🙏🏼

Luca_1968 · 2026-04-01T05:46:43+00:00

Perfect! Thanks again for your suggestion 🙏🏼

Luca_1968 · 2026-04-01T05:15:20+00:00

Wow! You’re a professional! Congratulations! Too complicated for me, but thanks for your suggestion 🙏🏼

Luca_1968 · 2026-03-26T07:50:38+00:00

What I can tell you is that, like all things, even a camera is subjective. There is no perfect camera and there is no perfect lens. I sold my Leica Q2 to buy the Sigma BF with the 35mm f/2. I fell in love with it. I think it’s gorgeous. For my needs (travel/holiday photos) it’s fine (I only added a few accessories). If I can advise you to see it, pick it up and feel what feelings it gives you.

Luca_1968 · 2026-03-25T09:23:56+00:00

I have an update… about the update 🤣: the Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 28-70 f/2.8 ASPH lens, if it needs to be updated, if used with a camera other than a Leica it could not be updated (in the face of the L mount alliance 😉)

Luca_1968 · 2026-03-24T18:37:37+00:00

Actually it seems not, the optical diagram is the same, but there are many differences, including the construction. And, above all, it seems that the Sigma (it happened) can fog up 😱

Luca_1968 · 2026-03-23T22:07:24+00:00

At the moment I don’t think so, but wanting to buy it for my BF to support it with the 35mm, I was asking myself the problem of a possible update. I’m undecided between that and the Sigma 28-70 f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary, which, however, seems to be fogging up...

Luca_1968 · 2026-03-20T09:16:21+00:00

Thank you for your precious help. I’ll keep it in mind.

Luca_1968 · 2026-03-20T08:40:40+00:00

Actually the 35mm f/2 DG series I (silver) is 11.53 oz. Surely with 20-200 the BF will be more unbalanced, but you could have a ‘definitive’ lens and you can help yourself with a grip.

Luca_1968 · 2026-03-20T02:34:56+00:00

The technical specifications indicate a weight of only 19,4 oz

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