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differences

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

Cheaper $289.00 vs $1,999.00
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The best price we've seen is $1,710 cheaper (6.9x less)
Better wide angle 30 mm vs 85 mm
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2.8x better wide angle
Lighter 430 g vs 1 kg
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2.4x lighter
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 85mm f/1.2L II USM

Better telephoto 85 mm vs 30 mm
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Around 3x more reach, less perspective distortion
Slightly wider aperture f/1.2 vs f/1.4
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At its widest, the EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM captures much more light, 0.4 f-stops
Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM Learn more about
the Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Aperture Very wide aperture Help
30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM:f/1.4
EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM:f/1.2
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM:Sigma HSM
EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM:Canon USM
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Magnification Poor magnification Help
30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM:1:10 (0.1x)
EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM:1:9.1 (0.1x)
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 50mm f/1.2L USM

Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM

Low light lens

$1,439

Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM

Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM

Low light lens

$370

Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Min focal length Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

Macro lens

$549

Magnification Has better macro
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Min focal length Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM

Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM

Low light lens

$1,329

Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM

Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM

Low light lens

Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop

Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Canon EF 35mm f/2

Canon EF 35mm f/2

Low light lens

$289

Wide maximum Narrower aperture
Magnification More magnification
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Aperture Narrower aperture
Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM

Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM

Low light lens

$449

Wide maximum Narrower aperture
Magnification More magnification
Aperture Narrower aperture
Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Canon-ef

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

Low light lens

$499

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
Nikon Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro

Nikon Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro

Lens

$277

Weight Slightly lighter
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture

Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Canon-ef

Low light lens

$894

Lowest price Cheaper
Aperture Slightly narrower aperture
Canon 85mm f/1.8 EF USM

Canon 85mm f/1.8 EF USM

Low light lens

$419

Lowest price Cheaper
Weight Lighter
Aperture Narrower aperture

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