Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSMvsSigma 30mm F1.4 DC HSM
18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM
18-35mm / F1.8
27-53mm equiv.
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30mm F1.4 DC HSM
30mm / F1.4
45mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM suits you better
- Zoom rangeCovers 18-35mm in a single lens
When the 30mm F1.4 DC HSM suits you better
- Brightness0.7 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
- 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM121mm long × 78mm diameter
- 30mm F1.4 DC HSM63.3mm long × 74.2mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM | Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC HSM | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 18mm | 30mm | −12mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 35mm | 30mm | +5mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F1.8 | F1.4 | 0.7 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F1.8 | F1.4 | 0.7 stops darker |
| Min focus distance | 28cm | 30cm | −0.02m |
| Length | 121mm | 63.3mm | +57.7mm |
| Diameter | 78mm | 74.2mm | +3.8mm |
| Filter size | 72mm | 62mm | +10mm |
| Released | 2013 | 2013 | — |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM relative to 30mm F1.4 DC HSM.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
Check prices
18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM
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30mm F1.4 DC HSM
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