The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony E 30mm F3.5 Macro and the Sigma 30mm F2.8 DN 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. Sony E 30mm F3.5 Macro is the longer of the two lenses at 56mm. The Sigma 30mm F2.8 DN with a length of 41mm, is 15mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sony E 30mm F3.5 Macro also has a larger diameter of 62mm compared to the Sigma 30mm F2.8 DN's 61mm 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. Sigma 30mm F2.8 DN weighs 135g, 2% (3g) lighter than the Sony E 30mm F3.5 Macro's weight of 138g.
Lens Mounts
Both the Sony E 30mm F3.5 Macro and the Sigma 30mm F2.8 DN has the same Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony A6700, Sony FX30 and Sony ZV-E10.
Sigma 30mm F2.8 DN is also available in Micro Four Thirds mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
30mm but while Sony E 30mm F3.5 Macro has the fastest aperture of
F3.5, the Sigma 30mm F2.8 DN's widest aperture value is
F2.8.