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

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM
Wider aperture f/1.4 vs f/1.8
Help
 At its widest, the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM captures much more light, 0.7 f-stops
Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Learn more about
the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM
Narrower aperture f/22 vs f/16
Help
 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)
Help
 Take macro shots with subjects more than 80% larger in your photo
Slightly smaller diameter 61 mm vs 76 mm
Help
 Around 20% smaller lens at the end
Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM Learn more about
the Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM:Sigma HSM
EF 28mm f/1.8 USM:Canon USM
Aperture Wide aperture Help
30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM:f/1.4
EF 28mm f/1.8 USM:f/1.8
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Length Short Help
30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM:59 mm
EF 28mm f/1.8 USM:56 mm
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM:30 mm
EF 28mm f/1.8 USM:28 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
Canon EF 35mm f/2

Canon EF 35mm f/2

Low light lens

$289
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the EF 35mm f/2 vs the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM
Compare the EF 35mm f/2 vs the EF 28mm f/1.8 USM
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Low light lens

$92 - $110
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the EF 50mm f/1.8 II vs the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM
Compare the EF 50mm f/1.8 II vs the EF 28mm f/1.8 USM
Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM

Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM

Low light lens

$1,329
Compare the EF 35mm f/1.4L USM vs the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM
Compare the EF 35mm f/1.4L USM vs the EF 28mm f/1.8 USM
Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Canon-ef

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

Low light lens

$499
Compare the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Canon-ef vs the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM
Compare the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Canon-ef vs the EF 28mm f/1.8 USM
Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM

Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM

Low light lens

$1,439
Compare the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM vs the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM
Compare the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM vs the EF 28mm f/1.8 USM
Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM

Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM

Low light lens

$1,549
Compare the EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM vs the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM
Compare the EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM vs the EF 28mm f/1.8 USM
Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM

Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM

Low light lens

$370
Min focal length Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Compare the 85mm f/1.8 USM vs the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM
Compare the 85mm f/1.8 USM vs the EF 28mm f/1.8 USM

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

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

Low light lens

$289
Compare the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Nikon-f vs the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM
Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$429
Max focal length Better telephoto
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D vs the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM

Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM

Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM

Low light lens

$349
Aperture Wider aperture
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Magnification Slightly less magnification
Compare the 50mm f/1.4 USM vs the EF 28mm f/1.8 USM
Canon EF 28mm f/2.8

Canon EF 28mm f/2.8

Wide angle lens

$239
Length Slightly shorter
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the EF 28mm f/2.8 vs the EF 28mm f/1.8 USM
Canon EF 20mm f/2.8 USM

Canon EF 20mm f/2.8 USM

Wide angle lens

$489
Aperture Narrower aperture
Length Slightly longer
Compare the EF 20mm f/2.8 USM vs the EF 28mm f/1.8 USM

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