The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 30mm F1.4 C and the Olympus 30mm F3.5 Macro for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Sigma 30mm F1.4 C is the longer of the two lenses at 73mm. The Olympus 30mm F3.5 Macro with a length of 60mm, is 13mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 30mm F1.4 C also has a larger diameter of 65mm compared to the Olympus 30mm F3.5 Macro's 57mm diameter.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Olympus 30mm F3.5 Macro weighs 128g, 51% (137g) lighter than the Sigma 30mm F1.4 C's weight of 265g.
Filter Threads
The Sigma 30mm F1.4 C has a filter size of 52mm whereas the Olympus 30mm F3.5 Macro has a 46mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 52mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sigma 30mm F1.4 C:
And these are the 46mm filters that we recommend for the Olympus 30mm F3.5 Macro:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sigma 30mm F1.4 C and the Olympus 30mm F3.5 Macro has the same Micro Four Thirds lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Micro Four Thirds lenses are , and .
Sigma 30mm F1.4 C is also available in Sony E , Fujifilm X and Nikon Z mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
30mm but while Sigma 30mm F1.4 C has the fastest aperture of
F1.4, the Olympus 30mm F3.5 Macro's widest aperture value is
F3.5.