The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS and the Sigma 30mm F2.8 DN 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 F2.8 DN is the longer of the two lenses at 41mm. The Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS with a length of 30mm, is 11mm shorter. On the other hand, the Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS has a larger diameter of 65mm compared to the Sigma 30mm F2.8 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. Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS weighs 116g, which means it is 19g (14%) lighter than the Sigma 30mm F2.8 DN which has a weight of 135g.
Lens Mounts
Both the Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS and the Sigma 30mm F2.8 DN has the same Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony ZV-E10 II, Sony A6700 and Sony FX30.
Sigma 30mm F2.8 DN is also available in Micro Four Thirds mount.
Focal Range
Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS has a focal range of 16-50mm and
3.1X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
24-75mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Sigma 30mm F2.8 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.
