Sigma
30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Four-thirds
 vs
Panasonic Lumix G
14mm f/2.5

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Four-thirds
Has a silent focus motor Sigma HSM vs None
Help
 Focuses quickly and silently
Wider aperture f/1.4 vs f/2.5
Help
 At its widest, the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Four-thirds captures much more light, 1.7 f-stops
Slightly better telephoto 30 mm vs 14 mm
Help
 More than 2x more reach, less perspective distortion
Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Four-thirds Learn more about
the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Four-thirds

Reasons to consider the Panasonic 14mm f/2.5
Narrower aperture f/22 vs f/16
Help
 At its narrowest, the 14mm f/2.5 goes 0.9 f-stops narrower
Shorter 21 mm vs 59 mm
Help
 2.8x shorter
Slightly lighter 55 g vs 430 g
Help
 7.8x lighter
Slightly smaller diameter 56 mm vs 76 mm
Help
 Around 30% smaller lens at the end
Slightly better wide angle 14 mm vs 30 mm
Help
 2.1x better wide angle
Panasonic Lumix G 14mm f/2.5 Learn more about
the Panasonic 14mm f/2.5

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Length Short Help
30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Four-thirds:59 mm
14mm f/2.5:21 mm
Aperture Wide aperture Help
30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Four-thirds:f/1.4
14mm f/2.5:f/2.5
Magnification Poor magnification Help
1:10 (0.1x)
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Four-thirds:30 mm
14mm f/2.5:14 mm
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x

Compared to low light lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Auto focus Auto focus Help
Easier to use

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

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Olympus M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8

Olympus M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8

Lens

$299
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8 vs the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Four-thirds
Compare the M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8 vs the Lumix G 14mm f/2.5
Panasonic Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G

Panasonic Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G

Low light lens

$348
Compare the Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G vs the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Four-thirds
Compare the Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G vs the Lumix G 14mm f/2.5
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 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Four-thirds
Compare the 25mm f/1.4 Leica D vs the Lumix G 14mm f/2.5
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 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Four-thirds
Compare the Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8 vs the Lumix G 14mm f/2.5
Sony 16mm f/2.8

Sony 16mm f/2.8

Wide angle lens

$998
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the 16mm f/2.8 vs the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Four-thirds
Compare the 16mm f/2.8 vs the Lumix G 14mm f/2.5
Olympus Zuiko 25mm f/2.8 ED

Olympus Zuiko 25mm f/2.8 ED

Lens

$249
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Zuiko 25mm f/2.8 ED vs the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Four-thirds
Compare the Zuiko 25mm f/2.8 ED vs the Lumix G 14mm f/2.5
Sigma 30mm f/2.8 EX DN

Sigma 30mm f/2.8 EX DN

Lens

$149
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the 30mm f/2.8 EX DN vs the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Four-thirds
Compare the 30mm f/2.8 EX DN vs the Lumix G 14mm f/2.5

Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Four-thirds 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
Magnification More magnification
Weight Slightly lighter
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the 24mm f/1.8 E-Mount Carl Zeiss Sonnar vs the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Four-thirds
Samyang 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC Samsung-nx

Samyang 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC Samsung-nx

Low light lens

$675
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC Samsung-nx vs the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Four-thirds
Olympus Zuiko 35mm f/3.5 Macro ED

Olympus Zuiko 35mm f/3.5 Macro ED

Macro lens

$229
Magnification Much more magnification
Wide maximum Narrower aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Aperture Much narrower aperture
Compare the Zuiko 35mm f/3.5 Macro ED vs the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Four-thirds
Samsung 12-24MM f/4-5.6 ED

Samsung 12-24mm f/4-5.6 ED

Wide angle lens

$560
Zoom range More zoom
Min focal length Slightly better wide angle
Aperture Much narrower aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the 12-24mm f/4-5.6 ED vs the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Four-thirds

Panasonic Lumix G 14mm f/2.5 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Olympus Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2

Olympus Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2

Low light lens

$799
Aperture Wider aperture
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2 vs the Lumix G 14mm f/2.5
Olympus M.Zuiko 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 ED EZ

Olympus M.Zuiko 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 ED EZ

Wide angle lens

$499
Zoom range More zoom
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the M.Zuiko 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 ED EZ vs the Lumix G 14mm f/2.5
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

$169
Fisheye Fisheye lens
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Lumix G Vario 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 / MEGA O.I.S. vs the Lumix G 14mm f/2.5

discussion Which do you think is better?

Speech is free, but discussion at LensHero is moderated! Please discuss your opinion of these lenses here, and discuss feedback for LensHero at our support community.

Showing 0 comments
“LensHero will help you cut through the sheer number of lenses out there to find the few you want to read more about”
- LifeHacker
“Finding the right lens on Lenshero is incredibly easy!”
- Revell Photography
“I am in love with LensHero.”
- Shoot from the Belly
“Kind of a little bit in love with LensHero”
- @alicetragedy
“No technical stuff whatsoever, just plain and simple questions complete with examples so that any user can understand”
- Karel Donk, Photographer
“I love that I can pull up different lenses in my price range that will fit my DSLR.”
- Jennifer Sutton
feedback and support | about | blog | privacy and legal
Copyright © 2013 by LensHero, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Rebellion Media Technology