The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 15mm f1.4 DC C 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. Sigma 30mm F1.4 C is the longer of the two lenses at 73mm. The Sigma 15mm f1.4 DC C with a length of 65mm, is 8mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 30mm F1.4 C also has a larger diameter of 65mm compared to the Sigma 15mm f1.4 DC C's 64mm diameter.
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 15mm f1.4 DC C weighs 225g, which means it is 40g (15%) lighter than the Sigma 30mm F1.4 C which has a weight of 265g.
Filter Threads
The Sigma 15mm f1.4 DC C has a filter size of 58mm 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 58mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sigma 15mm f1.4 DC C:
And these are the 52mm filters that we recommend for the Sigma 30mm F1.4 C:
Lens Mounts
The Sigma 15mm f1.4 DC C has the Fujifilm X lens mount whereas the Sigma 30mm F1.4 C has the Nikon Z lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Fujifilm X-T30 III, Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5 for the Fujifilm X Mount and RED Komodo-X 6K Z, Nikon Z50 II and Nikon Z30 for the Nikon Z Mount.
Sigma 15mm f1.4 DC C is also available in the Canon RF and Sony E mounts.
Sigma 30mm F1.4 C is also available in Sony E , Micro Four Thirds, Fujifilm X, Leica L and Canon RF mounts.
Focal Range
Sigma 15mm f1.4 DC C is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 15mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
22.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
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.
