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differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 30mm f/2.8 EX DN

Slightly better telephoto 30 mm vs 14 mm
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More than 2x more reach, less perspective distortion
Sigma 30mm f/2.8 EX DN Learn more about
the Sigma 30mm f/2.8 EX DN

Reasons to consider the Panasonic 14mm f/2.5

Slightly wider aperture f/2.5 vs f/2.8
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At its widest, the 14mm f/2.5 captures marginally more light, 0.3 f-stops
Slightly better wide angle 14 mm vs 30 mm
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2.1x better wide angle
Panasonic Lumix G  14mm f/2.5 Learn more about
the Panasonic 14mm f/2.5

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
30mm f/2.8 EX DN:30 mm
14mm f/2.5:14 mm
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Olympus M.Zuiko  17mm f/2.8

Olympus M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8

Lens

$299

Panasonic Lumix  20mm f/1.7 G

Panasonic Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G

Low light lens

$348

Aperture Has a wider aperture
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Panasonic 25mm f/1.4 Leica D

Panasonic 25mm f/1.4 Leica D

Low light lens

$900

Aperture Has a wider aperture
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Length Is longer
Olympus Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8

Olympus Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8

Low light lens

$399

Aperture Has a wider aperture
Panasonic Summilux Leica DG 25mm f/1.4

Panasonic Summilux Leica DG 25mm f/1.4

Low light lens

$568 - $569

Aperture Has a wider aperture
Samsung 16mm f/2.4 Pancake

Samsung 16mm f/2.4 Pancake

Low light lens

$300

Sigma 19mm f/2.8 EX DN

Sigma 19mm f/2.8 EX DN

Lens

$149

Sigma 30mm f/2.8 EX DN Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Fujifilm FUJINON 14mm f/2.8 XF

Fujifilm FUJINON 14mm f/2.8 XF

Lens

Min focal length Slightly better wide angle
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Sony DT 35mm f/1.8 SAM

Sony DT 35mm f/1.8 SAM

Low light lens

$218

Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Wider aperture
Sony 50mm f/1.8

Sony 50mm f/1.8

Low light lens

$298

Aperture Wider aperture
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

Low light lens

$197

Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Wider aperture

Panasonic Lumix G 14mm f/2.5 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Olympus Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2

Olympus Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2

Low light lens

$799

Aperture Wider aperture
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Olympus Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ED

Olympus Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ED

Wide angle lens

$249

Zoom range More zoom
Magnification More magnification
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Narrower aperture
Sony 16mm f/2.8

Sony 16mm f/2.8

Wide angle lens

$998

Aperture Slightly narrower aperture
Lowest price Slightly more expensive

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