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 Fujifilm XF 23mm F1.4 R LM WR 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. Fujifilm XF 23mm F1.4 R LM WR is the longer of the two lenses at 78mm. The Sigma 30mm F1.4 C with a length of 73mm, is 5mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Fujifilm XF 23mm F1.4 R LM WR also has a larger diameter of 67mm 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 Fujifilm XF 23mm F1.4 R LM WR to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sigma 30mm F1.4 C and the Fujifilm XF 23mm F1.4 R LM WR 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 110g (29%) lighter than the Fujifilm XF 23mm F1.4 R LM WR which has a weight of 375g.
Filter Threads
The Sigma 30mm F1.4 C has a filter size of 52mm whereas the Fujifilm XF 23mm F1.4 R LM WR has a 58mm 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 58mm filters that we recommend for the Fujifilm XF 23mm F1.4 R LM WR:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sigma 30mm F1.4 C and the Fujifilm XF 23mm F1.4 R LM WR has the same Fujifilm X lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Fujifilm X lenses are Fujifilm X-T30 III , Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5 .
Sony E , Micro Four Thirds , Nikon Z , Leica L 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 Fujifilm XF 23mm F1.4 R LM WR 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.
