Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm F3.5 Macro vs Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC DN C

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Olympus 30mm F3.5 Macro vs Sigma 30mm F1.4 C Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two lenses with different focal types: Olympus 30mm F3.5 Macro is a Macro Prime lens with a 30mm focal range and a max aperture of F3.5 whereas Sigma 30mm F1.4 C is a Standard Prime lens with a 30mm focal range and max aperture of F1.4.

We will start with briefly looking and the main specs of these two lenses and in the section, we will start analyzing in more detail and list the pros and cons of each lenses.

Olympus 30mm F3.5 Macro Key Specs

30mm Focal Range

F3.5 Max Aperture

Filter Thread: 46mm

Max Format: FourThirds

Micro Four Thirds Mount

Weight: 128g.

Diameter: 57mm

Length: 60mm

Min Focus Distance:0.1m

Max Magnification:1.25x

Sigma 30mm F1.4 C Key Specs

30mm Focal Range

F1.4 Max Aperture

Filter Thread: 52mm

Max Format:

Micro Four Thirds Mount

Weight: 265g.

Diameter: 65mm

Length: 73mm

Min Focus Distance:0.3m

Max Magnification:0.14x

Size and Weight Comparison

Size of a lens is an important deciding factor when comparing two lenses.Sigma 30mm F1.4 C is the longer of the two lenses at 73mm. The Olympus 30mm F3.5 Macro with a length of 60mm is 13mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 30mm F1.4 C also has a larger diameter of 65mm compared to Olympus 30mm F3.5 Macro's 57mm diameter.

Weight of a lens is as important as its external dimensions, especially if you are planning to hand hold your camera and lens combination for longer periods. Olympus 30mm F3.5 Macro weighs 128g, which means it is 137g (107%) lighter than the Sigma 30mm F1.4 C which has a weight of 265g.

Lens Mounts

Both Olympus 30mm F3.5 Macro and Sigma 30mm F1.4 C has the same Micro Four Thirds lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Micro Four Thirds lenses are Panasonic GH6, OM System OM-1 and Panasonic GH5 II.

Sigma 30mm F1.4 C is also available in Sony E and Fujifilm X mounts.

Focal Range

Reasons to choose Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm F3.5 Macro over Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC DN C

Weight	128g vs 265g	137g lighter
Diameter	57mm vs 65mm	8mm smaller in diameter
Length	60mm vs 73mm	13mm shorter
Filter Thread	46mm vs 52mm	Smaller filters are cheaper and easier to find
Minimum Focus Distance	0.1m vs 0.3m	can focus closer to the subject
Max Magnification	1.25x vs 0.14x	higher magnification better for close-up shots

Reasons to choose Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC DN C over Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm F3.5 Macro

Max Aperture - Wide	1.4 vs 3.5	Wider aperture at wide end
Max Aperture - Tele	1.4 vs 3.5	Wider aperture at tele end
Diaphgragm Blades	9 vs 7	Potentially more rounded and smooth bokeh
Max Sensor Coverage	APS-C / DX vs FourThirds	covers larger sensors

Common Strengths of Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm F3.5 Macro and Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC DN C

Internal Focusing	Yes vs Yes	Length of the lens doesn't change during focusing

Common Weaknesses of Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm F3.5 Macro and Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC DN C

Image Stabilization	No vs No	Reliant on in-body Image Stabilization
Distance Scale	No vs No	No Distance Scale assist
Weather Sealing	No vs No	not safe under rain and dust

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Olympus 30mm F3.5 Macro vs Sigma 30mm F1.4 C Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Olympus 30mm F3.5 Macro	Sigma 30mm F1.4 C
Brand	Olympus	Sigma
Lens Type	Prime	Prime
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Lens Type	Macro Prime	Standard Prime
Lens Mount	Micro Four Thirds	Micro Four Thirds
Max Format	FourThirds	APS-C / DX
Focal Range	30mm	30mm
Image Stabilization		No
Colour	Black	Black
Zoom Method	No Zoom	No Zoom
Power Zoom	No	No
Zoom Lock	No	No
Zoom Ratio	1.0X	1.0X
Aperture
Max Aperture	F3.5	F1.4
Min Aperture	F22	F16.0
Aperture Ring	No	No
Diaphragm Blades	7	9
Optics
Optical Elements	7	9
Optical Groups	6	7
Focusing
Min Focus Distance	0.1m	0.3m
Max Magnification	1.25X	0.14X
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
AF Motor Type	Micromotor	Stepper motor
Full Time Manual	No	No
Focus Method	Internal	Internal
Distance Scale	No	No
DoF Scale	No	No
Distance Scale	No	No
Focus Distance Limiter	Unknown	Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight	128g	265g
Diameter	57mm	65mm
Length	60mm	73mm
Materials	Unknown	Unknown
Weather Sealing	No	No
Filter Thread	46mm	52mm
Filter Notes	-	-
Hood Supplied	No	No
Hood Code	Unknown	Unknown
Tripod Collar	No	No
Optional Accessories	-	-
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