Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR IIvsSigma 30mm F1.4 DC HSM
AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II
18-55mm / F3.5-5.6
27-83mm equiv.
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30mm F1.4 DC HSM
30mm / F1.4
45mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II suits you better
- Close focusFocuses as close as 25cm
- Zoom rangeCovers 18-55mm in a single lens
- StabilizationHas stabilization
When the 30mm F1.4 DC HSM suits you better
- Brightness2.6 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II59.5mm long × 66mm diameter
- 30mm F1.4 DC HSM63.3mm long × 74.2mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II | Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC HSM | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 18mm | 30mm | −12mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 55mm | 30mm | +25mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F3.5 | F1.4 | 2.6 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F5.6 | F1.4 | 4.0 stops darker |
| Min focus distance | 25cm | 30cm | −0.05m |
| Max magnification | 0.30× | — | No data |
| Weight | 195g | — | No data |
| Length | 59.5mm | 63.3mm | −3.8mm |
| Diameter | 66mm | 74.2mm | −8.2mm |
| Filter size | 52mm | 62mm | −10mm |
| Released | — | 2013 | No data |
| Stabilization | Yes | No | Yes |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II relative to 30mm F1.4 DC HSM.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II
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30mm F1.4 DC HSM
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