The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Fujifilm XF 30mm F2.8 Macro and the Sigma 30mm F1.4 C 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 XF 30mm F2.8 Macro is the longer of the two lenses at 79mm. The Sigma 30mm F1.4 C with a length of 73mm, is 6mm shorter. On the other hand, the Sigma 30mm F1.4 C has a larger diameter of 65mm compared to the Fujifilm XF 30mm F2.8 Macro's 60mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Fujifilm XF 30mm F2.8 Macro and Sigma 30mm F1.4 C to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Fujifilm XF 30mm F2.8 Macro and the Sigma 30mm F1.4 C Size and Weight 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. Fujifilm XF 30mm F2.8 Macro weighs 195g, which means it is 70g (26%) lighter than the Sigma 30mm F1.4 C which has a weight of 265g.
Filter Threads
The Fujifilm XF 30mm F2.8 Macro has a filter size of 43mm whereas the Sigma 30mm F1.4 C has a 52mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 43mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Fujifilm XF 30mm F2.8 Macro:
And these are the 52mm filters that we recommend for the Sigma 30mm F1.4 C:
Lens Mounts
Both the Fujifilm XF 30mm F2.8 Macro and the Sigma 30mm F1.4 C has the same Fujifilm X lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Fujifilm X lenses are Fujifilm X-T30 III , Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5 .
Sony E , Micro Four Thirds , Nikon Z , Leica L and Canon RF mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
30mm but while Fujifilm XF 30mm F2.8 Macro has the fastest aperture of
F2.8 , the Sigma 30mm F1.4 C's widest aperture value is
F1.4 .
