Looking to find more information regarding these two camera lenses? Check out our side by side comparison of the Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC HSM vs Sigma 28mm F1.8 EX DG Aspherical Macroto review specs, pros and cons, and which is right for you.
Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC HSM Top Features
- 30mm Focal Range
- F1.4 Max Aperture
- Filter Thread: 62mm
- Max Format: APS-C / DX
- Canon EF-S Mount
- Weight: 430g.
- Diameter: 77mm
- Length: 59mm
- Min Focus Distance:0.4m
Sigma 24mm F1.8 EX DG Top Features
- 28mm Focal Range
- F1.8 Max Aperture
- Filter Thread: 77mm
- Max Format:
- Canon EF Mount
- Weight: 500g.
- Diameter: 84mm
- Length: 83mm
- Min Focus Distance:0.2m
Our Winner: Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC HSM over Sigma 28mm F1.8 EX DG Aspherical Macro
Focal Length – Tele
30mm
vs
28mm
2mm more Tele coverage
Max Aperture – Wide
1.4
vs
1.8
Wider aperture at wide end
Max Aperture – Tele
1.4
vs
1.8
Wider aperture at tele end
Weight
430g
vs
500g
70g lighter
Diameter
77mm
vs
84mm
7mm smaller in diameter
Length
59mm
vs
83mm
24mm shorter
Filter Thread
62mm
vs
77mm
Smaller filters are cheaper and easier to find
Focal Length – Wide
28mm
vs
30mm
2mm Wider coverage
Diaphgragm Blades
9
vs
8
Potentially more rounded and smooth bokeh
Distance Scale
Yes
vs
No
Distance Scale to assist focusing
Depth-of-Field Scale
Yes
vs
No
Depth of Field scale to assist focusing
Aperture Ring
Yes
vs
No
able to adjust the aperture on the lens
Max Sensor Coverage
35mm FF
vs
APS-C / DX
covers larger sensors
Minimum Focus Distance
0.2m
vs
0.4m
can focus closer to the subject
Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC HSM vs Sigma 24mm F1.8 EX DG Specs Table
General
Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC HSM
Sigma 24mm F1.8 EX DG
Brand
Sigma
Sigma
Lens Type
Prime
Prime
Price
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Lens Type
Standard Prime
Wideangle Prime
Lens Mount
Canon EF-S
Canon EF
Max Format
APS-C / DX
35mm FF
Focal Range
30mm
28mm
Image Stabilization
No
No
Colour
Black
Black
Zoom Method
No Zoom
No Zoom
Power Zoom
No
No
Zoom Lock
No
No
Zoom Ratio
1.0X
1.0X
Aperture
Max Aperture
F1.4
F1.8
Min Aperture
F16.0
F22.0
Aperture Ring
No
Yes
Diaphragm Blades
8
9
Optics
Optical Elements
7
10
Optical Groups
7
9
Special Elements
unknown
2 aspherical elements
Focusing
Min Focus Distance
0.4m
0.2m
Max Magnification
unknown
unknown
Autofocus
Yes
Yes
AF Motor Type
Ultrasonic
Micromotor
Full Time Manual
Yes
Yes
Focus Method
Unknown
Internal
Distance Scale
No
Yes
DoF Scale
No
Yes
Distance Scale
No
Yes
Focus Distance Limiter
Unknown
Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight
430g
500g
Diameter
77mm
84mm
Length
59mm
83mm
Materials
Unknown
Unknown
Weather Sealing
No
Unknown
Filter Thread
62mm
77mm
Filter Notes
–
–
Hood Supplied
Yes
Yes
Hood Code
Unknown
petal type hood
Tripod Collar
No
No
Optional Accessories
–
–
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