The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Fujifilm GF 30mm F3.5 R WR 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. Fujifilm GF 30mm F3.5 R WR is the longer of the two lenses at 99mm. The Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC HSM with a length of 59mm, is 40mm shorter. On the other hand, there is no difference between the max diameters of these lenses, both coming at 77mm.
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 F1.4 EX DC HSM weighs 430g, 15% (78g) lighter than the Fujifilm GF 30mm F3.5 R WR's weight of 508g.
Filter Threads
The Fujifilm GF 30mm F3.5 R WR has a filter size of 58mm 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 58mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Fujifilm GF 30mm F3.5 R WR:
And these are the 62mm filters that we recommend for the Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC HSM:
Lens Mounts
The Fujifilm GF 30mm F3.5 R WR has the Fujifilm G lens mount whereas the Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC HSM has the Four Thirds lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Fujifilm GFX Eterna 55, Fujifilm GFX 100S II and Fujifilm GFX 100 II for the Fujifilm G Mount and , and for the Four Thirds Mount.
Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC HSM is also available in Canon EF-S , Nikon F (DX), Pentax KAF, Sony Alpha and Sigma SA mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
30mm but while Fujifilm GF 30mm F3.5 R WR has the fastest aperture of
F3.5, the Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC HSM's widest aperture value is
F1.4.
