Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC DN ContemporaryvsSony E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS
30mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary
30mm / F1.4
45mm equiv.
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E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS
18-55mm / F3.5-5.6
27-83mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the 30mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary suits you better
- Brightness2.6 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
When the E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS suits you better
- Weight71g lighter, so easier to carry
- Close focusFocuses as close as 25cm
- Zoom rangeCovers 18-55mm in a single lens
- StabilizationHas stabilization
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
- E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS60mm long × 62mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary | Sony E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 30mm | 18mm | +12mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 30mm | 55mm | −25mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F1.4 | F3.5 | 2.6 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F1.4 | F5.6 | 4.0 stops brighter |
| Min aperture | F16 | F22 | −6.0 |
| Min focus distance | 30cm | 25cm | +0.05m |
| Max magnification | 0.14× | 0.30× | −0.16x |
| Aperture blades | 9blades | 7blades | +2blades |
| Weight | 265g | 194g | +71g |
| Length | 73.3mm | 60mm | +13.3mm |
| Diameter | 64.8mm | 62mm | +2.8mm |
| Filter size | 52mm | 49mm | +3mm |
| Released | 2016 | 2010 | +6year |
| Stabilization | No | Yes | No |
| Weather sealing | No | No | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as 30mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary relative to E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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30mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary
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E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS
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