Sigma
30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
24mm f/2.8D

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM
Has a silent focus motor Sigma HSM vs None
Help
 Focuses quickly and silently
Significantly wider aperture f/1.4 vs f/2.8
Help
 At its widest, the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM captures much more light, 2 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 Nikon 24mm f/2.8D
Narrower aperture f/22 vs f/16
Help
 At its narrowest, the 24mm f/2.8D goes 0.9 f-stops narrower
Slightly shorter 46 mm vs 59 mm
Help
 More than 20% shorter
Slightly lighter 263 g vs 430 g
Help
 Around 40% lighter
Nikon Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D Learn more about
the Nikon 24mm f/2.8D

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Length Short Help
30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM:59 mm
24mm f/2.8D:46 mm
Magnification Poor magnification Help
30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM:1:10 (0.1x)
24mm f/2.8D:1:8.9 (0.1x)
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM:30 mm
24mm f/2.8D:24 mm
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x

competitors

Shared 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
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 Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$115
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D vs the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D vs the Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D
Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$429
Min focal length Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D vs the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM
Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D vs the Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Low light lens

$419
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G vs the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G vs the Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D
Nikon Nikkor 28mm f/2.8 AIS

Nikon Nikkor 28mm f/2.8 AIS

Wide angle lens

$500
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Auto focus Lacks autofocus
Compare the Nikkor 28mm f/2.8 AIS vs the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM
Compare the Nikkor 28mm f/2.8 AIS vs the Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 AIS

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 AIS

Low light lens

$650
Auto focus Lacks autofocus
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 AIS vs the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 AIS vs the Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D

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 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
Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM

Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM

Low light lens

$1,329
Magnification More magnification
Lowest price More expensive
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the EF 35mm f/1.4L USM vs the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM
Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM

Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM

Low light lens

$370
Wide maximum Narrower aperture
Max focal length Better telephoto
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the 85mm f/1.8 USM vs the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM

Nikon Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D

Wide angle lens

$529
Compare the Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D vs the Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D
Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 D

Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 D

Wide angle lens

$479
Compare the Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 D vs the Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$697
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Wider aperture
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D
Nikon Nikkor 28mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor 28mm f/2.8D

Wide angle lens

$259
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Compare the Nikkor 28mm f/2.8D vs the Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D
Nikon Nikkor 24mm f/2.8 AIS

Nikon Nikkor 24mm f/2.8 AIS

Wide angle lens

$479
Auto focus Auto focus
Compare the Nikkor 24mm f/2.8 AIS vs the Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D

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