Sigma
30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM
 vs
Canon
EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM
Cheaper $289.00 vs $1,999.00
Help
 The best price we've seen is $1,710 cheaper (6.9x less)
Better wide angle 30 mm vs 85 mm
Help
 2.8x better wide angle
Lighter 430 g vs 1 kg
Help
 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
Help
 Around 3x more reach, less perspective distortion
Slightly wider aperture f/1.2 vs f/1.4
Help
 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
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 85mm f/1.2L II USM
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
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 85mm f/1.2L II USM
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
Compare the EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM vs the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM
Compare the EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM vs the EF 85mm f/1.2L II 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 85mm f/1.2L II USM
Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM

Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM

Low light lens
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
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 85mm f/1.2L II USM

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
Compare the EF 35mm f/2 vs the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM
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
Compare the EF 28mm f/1.8 USM vs the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM
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
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 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
Compare the Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro vs the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM

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
Compare the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Canon-ef vs the EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM
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
Compare the 85mm f/1.8 EF USM vs the EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

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