Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC HSM vs Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC HSM

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 30mm F1.4 DC HSMto review specs, pros and cons, and which is right for you.

Our Winner: Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC HSM over Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC HSM

Weight	430g vs 435g	5g lighter
Length	59mm vs 63mm	4mm shorter

Pros Of Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC HSM over Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC HSM

Diaphgragm Blades	9 vs 8	Potentially more rounded and smooth bokeh
Distance Scale	Yes vs No	Distance Scale to assist focusing
Diameter	74mm vs 77mm	3mm smaller in diameter
Minimum Focus Distance	0.3m vs 0.4m	can focus closer to the subject
Max Magnification	0.15x vs x	higher magnification better for close-up shots

Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC HSM vs Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC HSM Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC HSM	Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC HSM
Brand	Sigma	Sigma
Lens Type	Prime	Prime
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Lens Type	Standard Prime	Standard Prime
Lens Mount	Sigma SA	Sigma SA
Max Format	APS-C / DX	APS-C / DX
Focal Range	30mm	30mm
Image Stabilization	No	No
Colour	Black	Unknown
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	F1.4
Min Aperture	F16.0	F16.0
Aperture Ring	No	No
Diaphragm Blades	8	9
Optics
Optical Elements	7	9
Optical Groups	7	8
Special Elements	unknown	1 aspherical element
Focusing
Min Focus Distance	0.4m	0.3m
Max Magnification	unknown	0.15X
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
AF Motor Type	Ultrasonic	Ultrasonic
Full Time Manual	Yes	Yes
Focus Method	Unknown	Unknown
Distance Scale	No	Yes
DoF Scale	No	No
Distance Scale	No	Yes
Focus Distance Limiter	Unknown	Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight	430g	435g
Diameter	77mm	74mm
Length	59mm	63mm
Materials	Unknown	Unknown
Weather Sealing	No	No
Filter Thread	62mm	62mm
Filter Notes	–	–
Hood Supplied	Yes	Yes
Hood Code	Unknown	LH686-01
Tripod Collar	No	No
Optional Accessories	–	–
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