Sigma
30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Nikon-f
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
28mm f/2.8D

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Nikon-f
Has a silent focus motor Sigma HSM vs None
Help
 Focuses quickly and silently
Significantly wider aperture f/1.4 vs f/2.8
Help
 At its widest, the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Nikon-f captures much more light, 2 f-stops
Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Nikon-f Learn more about
the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Nikon-f

Reasons to consider the Nikon 28mm f/2.8D
More magnification 1:5.6 (0.2x) vs 1:10 (0.1x)
Help
 Take macro shots with subjects around 80% larger in your photo
Slightly lighter 205 g vs 430 g
Help
 2.1x lighter
Nikon Nikkor 28mm f/2.8D Learn more about
the Nikon 28mm f/2.8D

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Nikon-f:30 mm
28mm f/2.8D:28 mm
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

Low light lens

$197
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX vs the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX vs the Nikkor 28mm f/2.8D
Nikon Nikkor 35mm f/2D

Nikon Nikkor 35mm f/2D

Low light lens

$330
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 35mm f/2D vs the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor 35mm f/2D vs the Nikkor 28mm f/2.8D
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$115
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D vs the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D vs the Nikkor 28mm f/2.8D
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

Low light lens

$289
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D vs the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D vs the Nikkor 28mm f/2.8D
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$697
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G vs the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor 28mm f/2.8D
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$217
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G vs the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor 28mm f/2.8D
Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM A1

Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM A1

Low light lens

$899
Compare the 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM A1 vs the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Nikon-f
Compare the 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM A1 vs the Nikkor 28mm f/2.8D

Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Nikon-f Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM

Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM

Low light lens

$449
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM vs the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Nikon-f
Tokina 35mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro DX Macro Nikon-f

Tokina 35mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro DX Macro Nikon-f

Macro lens

$279
Magnification Much more magnification
Wide maximum Narrower aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the 35mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro DX Macro Nikon-f vs the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Nikon-f

Nikon Nikkor 28mm f/2.8D Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D

Wide angle lens

$349
Magnification Slightly less magnification
Compare the Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D vs the Nikkor 28mm f/2.8D
Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 AIS

Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 AIS

Wide angle lens

$649
Auto focus Auto focus
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 AIS vs the Nikkor 28mm f/2.8D

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