Sigma
30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM
 vs
Rokinon
35mm f/1.4 US UMC Canon-ef

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM
Auto focus Yes vs No
Help
Has a silent focus motor Sigma HSM vs None
Help
 Focuses quickly and silently
Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Learn more about
the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM

Reasons to consider the Rokinon 35mm f/1.4 US UMC Canon-ef
LensHero is not aware of any important advantages of the Rokinon 35mm f/1.4 US UMC Canon-ef vs the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM.
Rokinon 35mm f/1.4 US UMC Canon-ef Learn more about
the Rokinon 35mm f/1.4 US UMC Canon-ef

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Aperture Very wide aperture Help
f/1.4
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM:30 mm
35mm f/1.4 US UMC Canon-ef:35 mm
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
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Compared to low light lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.

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
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Magnification Has better macro
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the EF 35mm f/2 vs the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM
Compare the EF 35mm f/2 vs the 35mm f/1.4 US UMC Canon-ef
Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM

Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM

Low light lens

$449
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
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 35mm f/1.4 US UMC Canon-ef
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 35mm f/1.4 US UMC Canon-ef
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 35mm f/1.4 US UMC Canon-ef
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
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 35mm f/1.4 US UMC Canon-ef
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 35mm f/1.4 US UMC Canon-ef
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Low light lens

$98 - $125
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
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 35mm f/1.4 US UMC Canon-ef

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
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$115
Wide maximum Narrower aperture
Length Slightly shorter
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D vs the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM
Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM

Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM

Low light lens

$1,439
Aperture Slightly wider aperture
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Lowest price More expensive
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM vs the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM

Rokinon 35mm f/1.4 US UMC Canon-ef Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Rokinon 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC Canon-ef

Rokinon 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC Canon-ef

Low light lens

$609
Min focal length Slightly better wide angle
Compare the 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC Canon-ef vs the 35mm f/1.4 US UMC Canon-ef
Zeiss Distagon 35mm f/1.4 T Canon-ef

Zeiss Distagon 35mm f/1.4 T Canon-ef

Low light lens

$1,843
Lowest price More expensive
Weight Heavier
Compare the Distagon 35mm f/1.4 T Canon-ef vs the 35mm f/1.4 US UMC Canon-ef
Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM

Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM

Low light lens

$1,549
Auto focus Auto focus
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Lowest price More expensive
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM vs the 35mm f/1.4 US UMC Canon-ef
Zeiss Distagon 35mm T* f/2 ZE Canon-ef

Zeiss Distagon 35mm T* f/2 ZE Canon-ef

Low light lens

$1,117
Aperture Narrower aperture
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the Distagon 35mm T* f/2 ZE Canon-ef vs the 35mm f/1.4 US UMC Canon-ef

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