The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 30mm F2.8 EX DN and the Panasonic 25mm F1.4 II ASPH 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. Panasonic 25mm F1.4 II ASPH is the longer of the two lenses at 55mm. The Sigma 30mm F2.8 EX DN with a length of 39mm, is 16mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Panasonic 25mm F1.4 II ASPH also has a larger diameter of 63mm compared to the Sigma 30mm F2.8 EX DN's 61mm 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 F2.8 EX DN weighs 135g, which means it is 70g (34%) lighter than the Panasonic 25mm F1.4 II ASPH which has a weight of 205g.
Filter Threads
Both the Sigma 30mm F2.8 EX DN and the Panasonic 25mm F1.4 II ASPH have the same Filter thread size of 46mm.
Below are links to the 46mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sigma 30mm F2.8 EX DN and the Panasonic 25mm F1.4 II ASPH has the same Micro Four Thirds lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Micro Four Thirds lenses are , and .
Sigma 30mm F2.8 EX DN is also available in Sony E mount.
Focal Range
Sigma 30mm F2.8 EX DN 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 Panasonic 25mm F1.4 II ASPH is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 25mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 50mm when used on a FourThirds format camera.