Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Canon-ef vs Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM

Reasons to consider the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Canon-ef

Wider aperture

f/1.4

vs

f/1.8

At its widest, the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Canon-ef captures much more light, 0.7 f-stops

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the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Canon-ef

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM

Narrower aperture

f/22

vs

f/16

At its narrowest, the EF 28mm f/1.8 USM goes 0.9 f-stops narrower

More magnification

1:5.5 (0.2x)

vs

1:10 (0.1x)

Take macro shots with subjects more than 80% larger in your photo

Slightly smaller diameter

61 mm

vs

76 mm

Around 20% smaller lens at the end

Learn more about
the Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

Silent focus motor

30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Canon-ef:	Sigma HSM
EF 28mm f/1.8 USM:	Canon USM

Wide aperture

30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Canon-ef:	f/1.4
EF 28mm f/1.8 USM:	f/1.8

	Fixed focal length prime lenses
	Typically very sharp

Short

30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Canon-ef:	59 mm
EF 28mm f/1.8 USM:	56 mm

Poor telephoto

30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Canon-ef:	30 mm
EF 28mm f/1.8 USM:	28 mm

	Poor zoom
	1x

Compared to low light lenses

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

	Auto focus
	Easier to use

LensHero is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Low light lens

$98 - $125

Lacks a silent focus motor

Compare the EF 50mm f/1.8 II vs the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Canon-ef

Compare the EF 50mm f/1.8 II vs the EF 28mm f/1.8 USM

Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM

Low light lens

Compare the 50mm f/1.4 USM vs the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Canon-ef

Compare the 50mm f/1.4 USM vs the EF 28mm f/1.8 USM

Canon EF 20mm f/2.8 USM

Wide angle lens

$489

Has a narrower aperture

Compare the EF 20mm f/2.8 USM vs the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Canon-ef

Compare the EF 20mm f/2.8 USM vs the EF 28mm f/1.8 USM

Canon EF 35mm f/2

Low light lens

$289

Has a narrower aperture

Lacks a silent focus motor

Compare the EF 35mm f/2 vs the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Canon-ef

Compare the EF 35mm f/2 vs the EF 28mm f/1.8 USM

Canon EF 28mm f/2.8

Wide angle lens

$239

Has a narrower aperture

Lacks a silent focus motor

Compare the EF 28mm f/2.8 vs the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Canon-ef

Compare the EF 28mm f/2.8 vs the EF 28mm f/1.8 USM

Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM

Low light lens

$499

Compare the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM vs the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Canon-ef

Compare the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM vs the EF 28mm f/1.8 USM

Canon EF 24mm f/2.8

Wide angle lens

$330

Has a narrower aperture

Lacks a silent focus motor

Compare the EF 24mm f/2.8 vs the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Canon-ef

Compare the EF 24mm f/2.8 vs the EF 28mm f/1.8 USM

Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM A1 Canon-ef

Low light lens

$899

Slightly heavier

Slightly more expensive

Compare the 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM A1 Canon-ef vs the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Canon-ef

Canon EF 28mm f/2.8 IS USM

Wide angle lens

$649

Image stabilization

Narrower aperture

Compare the EF 28mm f/2.8 IS USM vs the EF 28mm f/1.8 USM

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Sigma
30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Canon-ef
vs
Canon
EF 28mm f/1.8 USM

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Canon-ef

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM