The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony E 16mm F2.8 Pancake and the Sigma 30mm F2.8 EX 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 EX DN is the longer of the two lenses at 39mm. The Sony E 16mm F2.8 Pancake with a length of 23mm, is 16mm shorter. On the other hand, the Sony E 16mm F2.8 Pancake has a larger diameter of 62mm 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. Sony E 16mm F2.8 Pancake weighs 74g, which means it is 61g (45%) lighter than the Sigma 30mm F2.8 EX DN which has a weight of 135g.
Filter Threads
The Sony E 16mm F2.8 Pancake has a filter size of 49mm whereas the Sigma 30mm F2.8 EX DN has a 46mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 49mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sony E 16mm F2.8 Pancake:
And these are the 46mm filters that we recommend for the Sigma 30mm F2.8 EX DN:
Lens Mounts
The Sony E 16mm F2.8 Pancake has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Sigma 30mm F2.8 EX DN has the Micro Four Thirds lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony ZV-E10 II, Sony A6700 and Sony FX30 for the Sony E Mount and , and for the Micro Four Thirds Mount.
Sigma 30mm F2.8 EX DN is also available in Sony E mount.
Focal Range
Sony E 16mm F2.8 Pancake 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.
On the other hand, the 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.
