Sigma 30mm F2.8 EX DNvsSony FE 28-60mm F4-5.6
30mm F2.8 EX DN
30mm / F2.8
45mm equiv.
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FE 28-60mm F4-5.6
28-60mm / F4-5.6
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Which to choose
When the 30mm F2.8 EX DN suits you better
- Brightness1.0 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weight37g lighter, so easier to carry
When the FE 28-60mm F4-5.6 suits you better
- Zoom rangeCovers 28-60mm in a single lens
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 F2.8 EX DN38.6mm long × 60.6mm diameter
- FE 28-60mm F4-5.645mm long × 66.6mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sigma 30mm F2.8 EX DN | Sony FE 28-60mm F4-5.6 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 30mm | 28mm | +2mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 30mm | 60mm | −30mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F2.8 | F4 | 1.0 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F2.8 | F5.6 | 2.0 stops brighter |
| Min aperture | F22 | F22 | — |
| Min focus distance | 30cm | 30cm | — |
| Max magnification | 0.13× | 0.16× | −0.04x |
| Aperture blades | 7blades | 7blades | — |
| Weight | 130g | 167g | −37g |
| Length | 38.6mm | 45mm | −6.4mm |
| Diameter | 60.6mm | 66.6mm | −6mm |
| Filter size | 46mm | 40.5mm | +5.5mm |
| Released | 2012 | 2020 | −8year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | No | No | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as 30mm F2.8 EX DN relative to FE 28-60mm F4-5.6.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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30mm F2.8 EX DN
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FE 28-60mm F4-5.6
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