The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony E 30mm F3.5 Macro 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. Sony E 30mm F3.5 Macro is the longer of the two lenses at 56mm. The Sigma 30mm F2.8 EX DN with a length of 39mm, is 17mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sony E 30mm F3.5 Macro also 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. Sigma 30mm F2.8 EX DN weighs 135g, 2% (3g) lighter than the Sony E 30mm F3.5 Macro's weight of 138g.
Filter Threads
The Sony E 30mm F3.5 Macro 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 30mm F3.5 Macro:
And these are the 46mm filters that we recommend for the Sigma 30mm F2.8 EX DN:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sony E 30mm F3.5 Macro and the Sigma 30mm F2.8 EX DN has the same Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony A6700, Sony FX30 and Sony ZV-E10.
Sigma 30mm F2.8 EX DN is also available in Micro Four Thirds mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
30mm but while Sony E 30mm F3.5 Macro has the fastest aperture of
F3.5, the Sigma 30mm F2.8 EX DN's widest aperture value is
F2.8.