Sigma
30mm f/2.8 EX DN Sony-e
 vs
Sigma
30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Four-thirds

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differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 30mm f/2.8 EX DN Sony-e
LensHero is not aware of any important advantages of the Sigma 30mm f/2.8 EX DN Sony-e vs the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Four-thirds.
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the Sigma 30mm f/2.8 EX DN Sony-e

Reasons to consider the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Four-thirds
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 Four-thirds captures much more light, 2 f-stops
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the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Four-thirds

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
30 mm
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony 24mm f/1.8 E-Mount Carl Zeiss Sonnar

Sony 24mm f/1.8 E-Mount Carl Zeiss Sonnar

Low light lens

$1,098
Magnification Has better macro
Compare the 24mm f/1.8 E-Mount Carl Zeiss Sonnar vs the 30mm f/2.8 EX DN Sony-e
Compare the 24mm f/1.8 E-Mount Carl Zeiss Sonnar vs the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Four-thirds
Sony DT 35mm f/1.8 SAM

Sony DT 35mm f/1.8 SAM

Low light lens

$218
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Compare the DT 35mm f/1.8 SAM vs the 30mm f/2.8 EX DN Sony-e
Compare the DT 35mm f/1.8 SAM vs the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Four-thirds
Sony 50mm f/1.8

Sony 50mm f/1.8

Low light lens

$298
Compare the 50mm f/1.8 vs the 30mm f/2.8 EX DN Sony-e
Compare the 50mm f/1.8 vs the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Four-thirds
Panasonic 25mm f/1.4 Leica D

Panasonic 25mm f/1.4 Leica D

Low light lens

$900
Compare the 25mm f/1.4 Leica D vs the 30mm f/2.8 EX DN Sony-e
Compare the 25mm f/1.4 Leica D vs the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Four-thirds
Panasonic Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G

Panasonic Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G

Low light lens

$348
Compare the Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G vs the 30mm f/2.8 EX DN Sony-e
Compare the Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G vs the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Four-thirds
Olympus Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8

Olympus Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8

Low light lens

$399
Compare the Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8 vs the 30mm f/2.8 EX DN Sony-e
Compare the Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8 vs the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Four-thirds
Sony 16mm f/2.8

Sony 16mm f/2.8

Wide angle lens

$998
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the 16mm f/2.8 vs the 30mm f/2.8 EX DN Sony-e
Compare the 16mm f/2.8 vs the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Four-thirds

Sigma 30mm f/2.8 EX DN Sony-e Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sigma 19mm f/2.8 EX DN Sony-e

Sigma 19mm f/2.8 EX DN Sony-e

Wide angle lens

$149
Min focal length Slightly better wide angle
Compare the 19mm f/2.8 EX DN Sony-e vs the 30mm f/2.8 EX DN Sony-e
Sony 30mm f/3.5 Macro

Sony 30mm f/3.5 Macro

Lens

$278
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the 30mm f/3.5 Macro vs the 30mm f/2.8 EX DN Sony-e
Leica Summicron 28mm f/2

Leica Summicron 28mm f/2

Low light lens

$4,295
Aperture Wider aperture
Auto focus Auto focus
Lowest price Significantly more expensive
Compare the Summicron 28mm f/2 vs the 30mm f/2.8 EX DN Sony-e

Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Four-thirds Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Olympus Zuiko 35mm f/3.5 Macro ED

Olympus Zuiko 35mm f/3.5 Macro ED

Macro lens

$229
Magnification Much more magnification
Wide maximum Narrower aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Aperture Much narrower aperture
Compare the Zuiko 35mm f/3.5 Macro ED vs the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Four-thirds
Samyang 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC Samsung-nx

Samyang 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC Samsung-nx

Low light lens

$675
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC Samsung-nx vs the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Four-thirds
Samsung 12-24MM f/4-5.6 ED

Samsung 12-24MM f/4-5.6 ED

Wide angle lens

$560
Zoom range More zoom
Min focal length Slightly better wide angle
Aperture Much narrower aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the 12-24MM f/4-5.6 ED vs the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Four-thirds
Olympus Zuiko 25mm f/2.8 ED

Olympus Zuiko 25mm f/2.8 ED

Lens

$249
Wide maximum Narrower aperture
Length Shorter
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the Zuiko 25mm f/2.8 ED vs the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Four-thirds

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