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 30mm F1.4 DC HSM 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 30mm F1.4 DC HSM with a length of 63mm, is 10mm shorter. On the other hand, the Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC HSM has a larger diameter of 74mm compared to the Sigma 30mm F1.4 C's 65mm 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 30mm F1.4 C weighs 265g, which means it is 170g (39%) lighter than the Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC HSM which has a weight of 435g.
Filter Threads
The Sigma 30mm F1.4 C has a filter size of 52mm whereas the Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC HSM has a 62mm 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 62mm filters that we recommend for the Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC HSM:
Lens Mounts
The Sigma 30mm F1.4 C has the Fujifilm X lens mount whereas the Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC HSM has the Canon EF 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 Canon T8i, Canon 90D and Canon SL3 for the Canon EF Mount.
Sigma 30mm F1.4 C is also available in the Sony E , Micro Four Thirds, Nikon Z, Leica L and Canon RF mounts.
Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC HSM is also available in Nikon F (DX) and Sigma SA mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
30mm and the fastest aperture of
F1.4.
