Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm F3.5 Macro vs Sigma 30mm F2.8 EX DN

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Olympus 30mm F3.5 Macro

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Olympus 30mm F3.5 Macro vs Sigma 30mm F2.8 EX DN 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 F2.8 EX DN is a Standard Prime lens with a 30mm focal range and max aperture of F2.8.

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 F2.8 EX DN Key Specs

30mm Focal Range

F2.8 Max Aperture

Filter Thread: 46mm

Max Format:

Micro Four Thirds Mount

Weight: 135g.

Diameter: 61mm

Length: 39mm

Min Focus Distance:0.3m

Size and Weight Comparison

Size of a lens is an important deciding factor when comparing two lenses.Olympus 30mm F3.5 Macro is the longer of the two lenses at 60mm. The Sigma 30mm F2.8 EX DN with a length of 39mm is 21mm shorter. On the other hand, the Sigma 30mm F2.8 EX DN has a larger diameter of 61mm 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 7g (5%) lighter than the Sigma 30mm F2.8 EX DN which has a weight of 135g.

Lens Mounts

Both Olympus 30mm F3.5 Macro and Sigma 30mm F2.8 EX DN 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 F2.8 EX DN is also available in Sony E mount.

Focal Range

Reasons to choose Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm F3.5 Macro over Sigma 30mm F2.8 EX DN

Weight	128g vs 135g	7g lighter
Diameter	57mm vs 61mm	4mm smaller in diameter
Minimum Focus Distance	0.1m vs 0.3m	can focus closer to the subject
Max Magnification	1.25x vs x	higher magnification better for close-up shots

Reasons to choose Sigma 30mm F2.8 EX DN over Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm F3.5 Macro

Max Aperture - Wide	2.8 vs 3.5	Wider aperture at wide end
Max Aperture - Tele	2.8 vs 3.5	Wider aperture at tele end
Max Sensor Coverage	APS-C / DX vs FourThirds	covers larger sensors
Length	39mm vs 60mm	21mm shorter

Common Weaknesses of Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm F3.5 Macro and Sigma 30mm F2.8 EX DN

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 F2.8 EX DN Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Olympus 30mm F3.5 Macro	Sigma 30mm F2.8 EX DN
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	F2.8
Min Aperture	F22	F22.0
Aperture Ring	No	No
Diaphragm Blades	7	7
Optics
Optical Elements	7	7
Optical Groups	6	5
Focusing
Min Focus Distance	0.1m	0.3m
Max Magnification	1.25X	unknown
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
AF Motor Type	Micromotor	Micromotor
Full Time Manual	No
Focus Method	Internal	Unknown
Distance Scale	No	No
DoF Scale	No	No
Distance Scale	No	No
Focus Distance Limiter	Unknown	Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight	128g	135g
Diameter	57mm	61mm
Length	60mm	39mm
Materials	Unknown	Unknown
Weather Sealing	No	No
Filter Thread	46mm	46mm
Filter Notes	-	-
Hood Supplied	No	No
Hood Code	Unknown	Unknown
Tripod Collar	No	No
Optional Accessories	-	-
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