The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 30mm F1.4 C and the Sigma 23mm F1.4 DC DN 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 23mm F1.4 DC DN C is the longer of the two lenses at 77mm. The Sigma 30mm F1.4 C with a length of 73mm, is 4mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 23mm F1.4 DC DN C also has a larger diameter of 66mm compared to the Sigma 30mm F1.4 C's 65mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sigma 30mm F1.4 C and Sigma 23mm F1.4 DC DN C to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sigma 30mm F1.4 C and the Sigma 23mm F1.4 DC DN 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, which means it is 75g (22%) lighter than the Sigma 23mm F1.4 DC DN C which has a weight of 340g.
Filter Threads
Both the Sigma 30mm F1.4 C and the Sigma 23mm F1.4 DC DN C have the same Filter thread size of 52mm .
Below are links to the 52mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sigma 30mm F1.4 C and the Sigma 23mm F1.4 DC DN C has the same Leica L lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Leica L lenses are Leica TL2 , Leica TL and Leica T Typ 701 .
Sony E , Micro Four Thirds , Fujifilm X , Nikon Z and Canon RF mounts.
Sony E and Fujifilm X mounts.
Focal Range
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.
On the other hand, the Sigma 23mm F1.4 DC DN C is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 23mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 34.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
