Sony
28mm f/2.8
 vs
Sigma
30mm f/1.4 EX DC Sony-alpha

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Sony 28mm f/2.8
Narrower aperture f/22 vs f/16
Help
 At its narrowest, the 28mm f/2.8 goes 0.9 f-stops narrower
Slightly lighter 185 g vs 430 g
Help
 2.3x lighter
Slightly shorter 43 mm vs 59 mm
Help
 Around 30% shorter
Slightly more magnification 1:7.7 (0.1x) vs 1:10 (0.1x)
Help
 Take macro shots with subjects around 30% larger in your photo
Sony 28mm f/2.8 Learn more about
the Sony 28mm f/2.8

Reasons to consider the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC Sony-alpha
Significantly wider aperture f/1.4 vs f/2.8
Help
 At its widest, the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC Sony-alpha captures much more light, 2 f-stops
Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC Sony-alpha Learn more about
the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC Sony-alpha

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Length Short Help
28mm f/2.8:43 mm
30mm f/1.4 EX DC Sony-alpha:59 mm
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
28mm f/2.8:28 mm
30mm f/1.4 EX DC Sony-alpha:30 mm
Magnification Poor magnification Help
28mm f/2.8:1:7.7 (0.1x)
30mm f/1.4 EX DC Sony-alpha:1:10 (0.1x)
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony DT 35mm f/1.8 SAM

Sony DT 35mm f/1.8 SAM

Low light lens

$193 - $448
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the DT 35mm f/1.8 SAM vs the 28mm f/2.8
Compare the DT 35mm f/1.8 SAM vs the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC Sony-alpha
Sony 50mm f/1.8 DT

Sony 50mm f/1.8 DT

Low light lens

$143
Compare the 50mm f/1.8 DT vs the 28mm f/2.8
Compare the 50mm f/1.8 DT vs the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC Sony-alpha
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
Compare the 24mm f/1.8 E-Mount Carl Zeiss Sonnar vs the 28mm f/2.8
Compare the 24mm f/1.8 E-Mount Carl Zeiss Sonnar vs the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC Sony-alpha
Sony 30mm f/2.8 DT Macro

Sony 30mm f/2.8 DT Macro

Macro lens

$173
Magnification Has better macro
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the 30mm f/2.8 DT Macro vs the 28mm f/2.8
Compare the 30mm f/2.8 DT Macro vs the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC Sony-alpha
Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 DT

Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 DT

Wide angle lens

$218
Zoom range Has slightly large zoom range
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Compare the 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 DT vs the 28mm f/2.8
Compare the 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 DT vs the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC Sony-alpha
Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM A1 Sony-alpha

Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM A1 Sony-alpha

Low light lens

$899
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM A1 Sony-alpha vs the 28mm f/2.8
Compare the 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM A1 Sony-alpha vs the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC Sony-alpha
Sony 35mm f/1.4G

Sony 35mm f/1.4G

Low light lens

$1,498
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Compare the 35mm f/1.4G vs the 28mm f/2.8
Compare the 35mm f/1.4G vs the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC Sony-alpha

Sony 28mm f/2.8 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Zeiss 35mm f/2.8 C Biogon T* ZM Leica-m

Zeiss 35mm f/2.8 C Biogon T* ZM Leica-m

Lens

$860
Diameter Slightly smaller diameter
Auto focus Auto focus
Magnification Slightly less magnification
Compare the 35mm f/2.8 C Biogon T* ZM Leica-m vs the 28mm f/2.8
Sony 20mm f/2.8

Sony 20mm f/2.8

Wide angle lens

$348
Length Slightly longer
Compare the 20mm f/2.8 vs the 28mm f/2.8
Sony DT 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3

Sony DT 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3

Travel lens

$648
Zoom range Much more zoom
Max focal length Significantly better telephoto
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the DT 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 vs the 28mm f/2.8

Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC Sony-alpha Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Tamron 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f

Tamron 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$799
Wide maximum Narrower aperture
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Length Longer
Compare the 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f vs the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC Sony-alpha
Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Sony-alpha

Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Sony-alpha

Low light lens

$449
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Sony-alpha vs the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC Sony-alpha

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