The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon Z 28-135mm f4 PZ 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. Nikon Z 28-135mm f4 PZ is the longer of the two lenses at 178mm. The Sigma 30mm F1.4 C with a length of 73mm, is 105mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon Z 28-135mm f4 PZ also has a larger diameter of 105mm compared to the Sigma 30mm F1.4 C's 65mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Nikon Z 28-135mm f4 PZ and Sigma 30mm F1.4 C to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Nikon Z 28-135mm f4 PZ 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. Sigma 30mm F1.4 C weighs 265g, 78% (945g) lighter than the Nikon Z 28-135mm f4 PZ's weight of 1210g.
Filter Threads
The Nikon Z 28-135mm f4 PZ has a filter size of 95mm 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 95mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Nikon Z 28-135mm f4 PZ:
And these are the 52mm filters that we recommend for the Sigma 30mm F1.4 C:
Lens Mounts
Both the Nikon Z 28-135mm f4 PZ and the Sigma 30mm F1.4 C has the same Nikon Z lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon Z lenses are Nikon ZR , Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z .
Sigma 30mm F1.4 C is also available in Sony E , Micro Four Thirds , Fujifilm X , Leica L and Canon RF mounts.
Focal Range
Nikon Z 28-135mm f4 PZ has a focal range of 28-135mm and
4.8X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
42 - 202.5mm .
On the other hand, the Sigma 30mm F1.4 C is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 30mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 45mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.