Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC DN ContemporaryvsSigma 30mm F2.8 DN
30mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary
30mm / F1.4
45mm equiv.
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30mm F2.8 DN
30mm / F2.8
45mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the 30mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary suits you better
- Brightness2.0 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
When the 30mm F2.8 DN suits you better
- Weight125g lighter, so easier to carry
- Weather sealingHas weather sealing
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
- 30mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary73.3mm long × 64.8mm diameter
- 30mm F2.8 DN40.5mm long × 60.8mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary | Sigma 30mm F2.8 DN | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 30mm | 30mm | — |
| Focal length (tele) | 30mm | 30mm | — |
| Max aperture (wide) | F1.4 | F2.8 | 2.0 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F1.4 | F2.8 | 2.0 stops brighter |
| Min aperture | F16 | — | No data |
| Min focus distance | 30cm | 30cm | — |
| Max magnification | 0.14× | — | No data |
| Aperture blades | 9blades | — | No data |
| Weight | 265g | 140g | +125g |
| Length | 73.3mm | 40.5mm | +32.8mm |
| Diameter | 64.8mm | 60.8mm | +4mm |
| Filter size | 52mm | 46mm | +6mm |
| Released | 2016 | 2013 | +3year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | No | Yes | No |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as 30mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary relative to 30mm F2.8 DN.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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30mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary
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30mm F2.8 DN
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