Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM vs Canon EF 35mm f/2

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

Has a silent focus motor

Sigma HSM

vs

None

Focuses quickly and silently

Wider aperture

f/1.4

vs

f/2

At its widest, the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM captures much more light, 1 f-stop

Learn more about
the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 35mm f/2

Narrower aperture

f/22

vs

f/16

At its narrowest, the EF 35mm f/2 goes 0.9 f-stops narrower

More magnification

1:4.3 (0.2x)

vs

1:10 (0.1x)

Take macro shots with subjects around 2.5x larger in your photo

Slightly shorter

43 mm

vs

59 mm

Around 30% shorter

Slightly lighter

209 g

vs

430 g

2.1x lighter

Learn more about
the Canon EF 35mm f/2

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

Wide aperture

30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM:	f/1.4
EF 35mm f/2:	f/2

	Fixed focal length prime lenses
	Typically very sharp

Short

30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM:	59 mm
EF 35mm f/2:	43 mm

Poor telephoto

30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM:	30 mm
EF 35mm f/2:	35 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

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 35mm f/2

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

Compare the 50mm f/1.4 USM vs the EF 35mm f/2

Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM

Low light lens

$449

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

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

Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM

Low light lens

$370

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 35mm f/2

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 35mm f/2

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 35mm f/2

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

Low light lens

$197

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX vs the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX vs the EF 35mm f/2

Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM

Low light lens

$1,439

Slightly wider aperture

Slightly more magnification

More expensive

Slightly worse wide angle

Compare the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM vs the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM

Canon EF 24mm f/2.8

Wide angle lens

$330

Slightly better wide angle

Narrower aperture

Slightly less magnification

Compare the EF 24mm f/2.8 vs the EF 35mm f/2

Canon EF 28mm f/2.8

Wide angle lens

$239

Narrower aperture

Less magnification

Compare the EF 28mm f/2.8 vs the EF 35mm f/2

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Sigma
30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM
vs
Canon
EF 35mm f/2

differences

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

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 35mm f/2