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 Panasonic Macro 30mm F2.8 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 Panasonic Macro 30mm F2.8 with a length of 64mm, is 9mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 30mm F1.4 C also has a larger diameter of 65mm compared to the Panasonic Macro 30mm F2.8's 59mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sigma 30mm F1.4 C and Panasonic Macro 30mm F2.8 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sigma 30mm F1.4 C and the Panasonic Macro 30mm F2.8 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. Panasonic Macro 30mm F2.8 weighs 180g, 32% (85g) 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 Panasonic Macro 30mm F2.8 has a 46mm 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 46mm filters that we recommend for the Panasonic Macro 30mm F2.8:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sigma 30mm F1.4 C and the Panasonic Macro 30mm F2.8 has the same Micro Four Thirds lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Micro Four Thirds lenses are
Sony E , Fujifilm X , Nikon Z , Leica L and Canon RF mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
30mm but while Sigma 30mm F1.4 C has the fastest aperture of
F1.4 , the Panasonic Macro 30mm F2.8's widest aperture value is
F2.8 .
