The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM and the Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC HSM 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 EX DC HSM is the longer of the two lenses at 59mm. The Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM with a length of 56mm, is 3mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC HSM also has a larger diameter of 77mm compared to the Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM's 69mm 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. Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM weighs 190g, which means it is 240g (55%) lighter than the Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC HSM which has a weight of 430g.
Filter Threads
The Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM has a filter size of 49mm whereas the Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC HSM has a 62mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 49mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM:
And these are the 62mm filters that we recommend for the Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC HSM:
Lens Mounts
Both the Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM and the Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC HSM has the same Canon EF-S lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon EF-S lenses are Canon T8i, Canon 90D and Canon SL3.
Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC HSM is also available in Nikon F (DX) , Four Thirds, Pentax KAF, Sony Alpha and Sigma SA mounts.
Focal Range
Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
56mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC HSM is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 30mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 48mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.