Tokina AT-X Pro 35mm f2.8 Macro DX vs Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC HSM Detailed Comparison

Tokina AT-X Pro 35mm f2.8 Macro DX vs Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC HSM

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Tokina 35mm f2.8 Macro DX

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Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC HSM

Standard Prime | Nikon F (DX)

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Reasons to choose Tokina AT-X Pro 35mm f2.8 Macro DX over Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC HSM

Price	$343 vs $380	Cheaper by $37
Focal Length - Tele	35mm vs 30mm	5mm more tele coverage
Diaphragm Blades	9 vs 8	better Bokeh
Weight	340 g vs 430 g	90 g lighter
Diameter	73 mm vs 77 mm	4 mm smaller in diameter
Filter Thread	52 mm vs 62 mm	Smaller filters are cheaper

Reasons to choose Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC HSM over Tokina AT-X Pro 35mm f2.8 Macro DX

Focal Length - Wide	30mm vs 35mm	5mm wider coverage
Max Aperture - Wide	1.4 vs 2.8	faster lens at wide
Length	59 mm vs 60 mm	1 mm shorter

Tokina 35mm f2.8 Macro DX vs Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC HSM Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Tokina 35mm f2.8 Macro DX	Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC HSM
Brand	Tokina	Sigma
Lens Type	Prime	Prime
Price	$343.28	$379.99
Lens Type	Macro Prime	Standard Prime
Lens Mount	Nikon F (DX)	Nikon F (DX)
Max Format	APS-C / DX	APS-C / DX
Focal Range	35mm	30mm
Image Stabilization	No	No
Colour	Black	Black
Zoom Method	No Zoom	No Zoom
Power Zoom	No	No
Zoom Lock	No	No
Zoom Ratio	1.0X	1.0X
Aperture
Max Aperture	F2.8	F1.4
Min Aperture	F22.0	F16.0
Aperture Ring	No	No
Diaphragm Blades	9	8
Optics
Optical Elements	9	7
Optical Groups	8	7
Special Elements	unknown	unknown
Focusing
Min Focus Distance	0.14m	0.4m
Max Magnification	unknown	unknown
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
AF Motor Type	Screw drive from camera	Ultrasonic
Full Time Manual	Yes	Yes
Focus Method	Extending front	Unknown
Distance Scale	Yes	No
DoF Scale	Yes	No
Distance Scale	Yes	No
Focus Distance Limiter	Unknown	Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight	340g	430g
Diameter	73mm	77mm
Length	60mm	59mm
Materials	Unknown	Unknown
Weather Sealing	Unknown	No
Filter Thread	52mm	62mm
Filter Notes	-	-
Hood Supplied	Yes	Yes
Hood Code	MH522	Unknown
Tripod Collar	No	No
Optional Accessories	-	-
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