Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary vs Sigma 30mm F2.8 EX DN

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 EX DN suits you better

Weight135g lighter, so easier to carry

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 EX DN38.6mm long × 60.6mm diameter

Specifications compared

Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary compared with Sigma 30mm F2.8 EX DN.The highlighted side is the better one for that specification.
Specification	Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary	Sigma 30mm F2.8 EX 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	F22	−6.0
Min focus distance	30cm	30cm	—
Max magnification	0.14×	0.13×	+0.02x
Aperture blades	9blades	7blades	+2blades
Weight	265g	130g	+135g
Length	73.3mm	38.6mm	+34.7mm
Diameter	64.8mm	60.6mm	+4.2mm
Filter size	52mm	46mm	+6mm
Released	2016	2012	+4year
Stabilization	No	No	—
Weather sealing	No	No	—
Macro	No	No	—
Autofocus	Yes	Yes	—

The difference column reads as 30mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary relative to 30mm F2.8 EX DN.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.

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30mm F2.8 EX DN