Tamron
14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f
 vs
Sigma
30mm f/1.4 EX DC Sony-alpha

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Tamron 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f
Narrower aperture f/22 vs f/16
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 At its narrowest, the 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f goes 0.9 f-stops narrower
Slightly more magnification 1:6.5 (0.2x) vs 1:10 (0.1x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects more than 50% larger in your photo
Slightly better wide angle 14 mm vs 30 mm
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 2.1x better wide angle
Tamron 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f Learn more about
the Tamron 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f

Reasons to consider the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC Sony-alpha
Significantly wider aperture f/1.4 vs f/2.8
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 At its widest, the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC Sony-alpha captures much more light, 2 f-stops
Shorter 59 mm vs 89 mm
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 More than 30% shorter
Slightly cheaper $289.00 vs $799.00
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 The best price we've seen is $510 cheaper (2.8x less)
Slightly lighter 430 g vs 0.7 kg
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 Around 40% lighter
Slightly better telephoto 30 mm vs 14 mm
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 More than 2x more reach, less perspective distortion
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
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f:14 mm
30mm f/1.4 EX DC Sony-alpha:30 mm
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x
Magnification Poor magnification Help
14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f:1:6.5 (0.2x)
30mm f/1.4 EX DC Sony-alpha:1:10 (0.1x)

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED

Nikon Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED

Fisheye lens

$1,479
Fisheye Is a fisheye lens
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED vs the 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED vs the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC Sony-alpha

Tamron 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Lensbaby Scout Mount Fisheye Nikon-f

Lensbaby Scout Mount Fisheye Nikon-f

Fisheye lens

$250
Fisheye Fisheye lens
Weight Lighter
Wide maximum Much wider aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Scout Mount Fisheye Nikon-f vs the 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f
Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM

Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM

Fisheye lens

$2,159
Fisheye Fisheye lens
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Lowest price More expensive
Magnification Slightly less magnification
Compare the EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM vs the 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

Wide angle lens

$1,903 - $1,997
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Zoom range Slightly more zoom
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Lowest price More expensive
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED vs the 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f
Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L USM

Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L USM

Fisheye lens

$1,349
Fisheye Fisheye lens
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the EF 8-15mm f/4L USM vs the 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f
Sigma 20mm f/1.8 EX DG DF RF Nikon-f

Sigma 20mm f/1.8 EX DG DF RF Nikon-f

Low light lens

$629
Aperture Wider aperture
Magnification More magnification
Compare the 20mm f/1.8 EX DG DF RF Nikon-f vs the 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
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
Wide maximum Narrower aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the DT 35mm f/1.8 SAM vs the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC Sony-alpha
Sigma 24mm f/1.8 EX DG DF Macro Sony-alpha

Sigma 24mm f/1.8 EX DG DF Macro Sony-alpha

Low light lens

$549
Magnification More magnification
Wide maximum Narrower aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture
Length Slightly longer
Compare the 24mm f/1.8 EX DG DF Macro Sony-alpha 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

$198
Magnification Much more magnification
Wide maximum Narrower aperture
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the 30mm f/2.8 DT Macro 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
Magnification More magnification
Weight Slightly lighter
Aperture Narrower aperture
Lowest price More expensive
Compare the 24mm f/1.8 E-Mount Carl Zeiss Sonnar vs the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC Sony-alpha
Sony E-Mount 16mm f/2.8

Sony E-Mount 16mm f/2.8

Wide angle lens

$248
Weight Slightly lighter
Min focal length Slightly better wide angle
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Magnification Slightly less magnification
Compare the E-Mount 16mm f/2.8 vs the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC Sony-alpha

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