Sigma
30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Nikon-f
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Sigma
24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM

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differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Nikon-f
Is a prime lens Yes vs No
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 Prime lenses have a single focal length, they are typically sharper and have wider apertures
Significantly wider aperture f/1.4 vs f/2.8
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 At its widest, the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Nikon-f captures much more light, 2 f-stops
Shorter 59 mm vs 95 mm
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 Around 40% shorter
Slightly cheaper $289.00 vs $824.00
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 The best price we've seen is $535 cheaper (2.9x less)
Slightly smaller diameter 76 mm vs 89 mm
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 More than 10% smaller lens at the end
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 Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM
Narrower aperture f/22 vs f/16
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 At its narrowest, the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM goes 0.9 f-stops narrower
More zoom 2.9x vs 1x
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 Around 3x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
More magnification 1:5.3 (0.2x) vs 1:10 (0.1x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects around 90% larger in your photo
Slightly better telephoto 70 mm vs 30 mm
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 Around 2.5x more reach, less perspective distortion
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Learn more about
the Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
Silent and fast

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

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$115
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
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 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM
Nikon Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX

Wide angle lens

$90 - $197
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Compare the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX vs the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX vs the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM

Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Nikon-f 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 Narrower aperture
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX vs the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Nikon-f
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 AF-S 28mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$697
Aperture Narrower aperture
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G vs the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

Low light lens

$289
Weight Slightly lighter
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D vs the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$594
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Nikon-f vs the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM
Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Travel lens
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Zoom range More zoom
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR vs the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM
Tokina AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 Pro FX Canon-ef

Tokina AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 Pro FX Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$749
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Length Longer
Compare the AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 Pro FX Canon-ef vs the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM
Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Canon-ef

Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$1,299
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Canon-ef vs the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM
Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM

Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM

Portrait lens

$594
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM vs the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM

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