The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC HSM and the Samyang 16mm f2.0 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. Samyang 16mm f2.0 is the longer of the two lenses at 89mm. The Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC HSM with a length of 63mm, is 26mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Samyang 16mm f2.0 also has a larger diameter of 83mm compared to the Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC HSM's 74mm 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 DC HSM weighs 435g, which means it is 148g (25%) lighter than the Samyang 16mm f2.0 which has a weight of 583g.
Filter Threads
The Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC HSM has a filter size of 62mm whereas the Samyang 16mm f2.0 has a 77mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 62mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC HSM:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Samyang 16mm f2.0:
Lens Mounts
The Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC HSM has the Canon EF lens mount whereas the Samyang 16mm f2.0 has the Canon EF-M lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Canon T8i, Canon 90D and Canon SL3 for the Canon EF Mount and , and for the Canon EF-M Mount.
Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC HSM is also available in the Nikon F (DX) and Sigma SA mounts.
Samyang 16mm f2.0 is also available in Canon EF , Fujifilm X, Nikon F (DX), Four Thirds, Micro Four Thirds, Pentax KAF, Sony Alpha, Sony E and Samsung NX mounts.
Focal Range
Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC HSM is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 30mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
48mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Samyang 16mm f2.0 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 16mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 24mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
