Sony
50mm f/1.8
 vs
Sigma
30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Four-thirds

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Sony 50mm f/1.8
Slightly more magnification 1:6.2 (0.2x) vs 1:10 (0.1x)
Help
 Take macro shots with subjects 60% larger in your photo
Slightly lighter 206 g vs 430 g
Help
 2.1x lighter
Slightly better telephoto 50 mm vs 30 mm
Help
 Around 70% more reach, less perspective distortion
Sony 50mm f/1.8 Learn more about
the Sony 50mm f/1.8

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
Wider aperture f/1.4 vs f/1.8
Help
 At its widest, the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Four-thirds captures much more light, 0.7 f-stops
Slightly better wide angle 30 mm vs 50 mm
Help
 40% better wide angle
Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Four-thirds Learn more about
the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Four-thirds

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Aperture Wide aperture Help
50mm f/1.8:f/1.8
30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Four-thirds:f/1.4
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
50mm f/1.8:50 mm
30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Four-thirds:30 mm
Magnification Poor magnification Help
50mm f/1.8:1:6.2 (0.2x)
30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Four-thirds:1:10 (0.1x)

Compared to low light lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Auto focus Auto focus Help
Easier to use

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

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
Compare the 24mm f/1.8 E-Mount Carl Zeiss Sonnar vs the 50mm f/1.8
Compare the 24mm f/1.8 E-Mount Carl Zeiss Sonnar vs the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Four-thirds
Sigma 30mm f/2.8 EX DN Sony-e

Sigma 30mm f/2.8 EX DN Sony-e

Lens

$199
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the 30mm f/2.8 EX DN Sony-e vs the 50mm f/1.8
Compare the 30mm f/2.8 EX DN Sony-e 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

$193 - $448
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Compare the DT 35mm f/1.8 SAM vs the 50mm f/1.8
Compare the DT 35mm f/1.8 SAM vs the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Four-thirds
Sony 50mm f/1.4

Sony 50mm f/1.4

Low light lens

$423
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Compare the 50mm f/1.4 vs the 50mm f/1.8
Compare the 50mm f/1.4 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 50mm f/1.8
Compare the Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8 vs the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Four-thirds

Sony 50mm f/1.8 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony 16mm f/2.8

Sony 16mm f/2.8

Wide angle lens

$998
Min focal length Better wide angle
Weight Slightly lighter
Aperture Narrower aperture
Magnification Less magnification
Compare the 16mm f/2.8 vs the 50mm f/1.8
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
Aperture Wider aperture
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Sony-alpha vs the 50mm f/1.8
Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

Wide angle lens

$200
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Zoom range More zoom
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 vs the 50mm f/1.8
Sony 30mm f/3.5 Macro

Sony 30mm f/3.5 Macro

Lens

$278
Min focal length Slightly better wide angle
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the 30mm f/3.5 Macro vs the 50mm f/1.8

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Panasonic 25mm f/1.4 Leica D

Panasonic 25mm f/1.4 Leica D

Low light lens

$900
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
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

$428
Length Shorter
Weight Slightly lighter
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Aperture Slightly narrower aperture
Compare the Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G 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

$199
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
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

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