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 Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS 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 Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS with a length of 45mm, is 28mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 30mm F1.4 C also has a larger diameter of 65mm compared to the Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS's 63mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sigma 30mm F1.4 C and Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sigma 30mm F1.4 C and the Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS 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. Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS weighs 155g, 41% (110g) lighter than the Sigma 30mm F1.4 C's weight of 265g.
Filter Threads
The Sigma 30mm F1.4 C has a filter size of 52mm whereas the Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS has a 49mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 52mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sigma 30mm F1.4 C:
And these are the 49mm filters that we recommend for the Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS:
Lens Mounts
The Sigma 30mm F1.4 C has the Leica L lens mount whereas the Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS has the Sony E lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Leica TL2 , Leica TL and Leica T Typ 701 for the Leica L Mount and Sony ZV-E10 II , Sony A6700 and Sony FX30 for the Sony E Mount.
Sony E , Micro Four Thirds , Fujifilm X , Nikon Z and Canon RF 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 Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 52.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
