The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Tokina atx-m 33mm F1.4 X and the Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC HSM 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. Tokina atx-m 33mm F1.4 X is the longer of the two lenses at 72mm. The Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC HSM with a length of 59mm, is 13mm shorter. On the other hand, the Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC HSM has a larger diameter of 77mm compared to the Tokina atx-m 33mm F1.4 X's 65mm 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. Tokina atx-m 33mm F1.4 X weighs 285g, which means it is 145g (33%) lighter than the Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC HSM which has a weight of 430g.
Filter Threads
The Tokina atx-m 33mm F1.4 X has a filter size of 52mm whereas the Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC HSM has a 62mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 52mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Tokina atx-m 33mm F1.4 X:
And these are the 62mm filters that we recommend for the Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC HSM:
Lens Mounts
The Tokina atx-m 33mm F1.4 X has the Fujifilm X lens mount whereas the Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC HSM has the Four Thirds lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Fujifilm X-T30 III, Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5 for the Fujifilm X Mount and , and for the Four Thirds Mount.
Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC HSM is also available in Canon EF-S , Nikon F (DX), Pentax KAF, Sony Alpha and Sigma SA mounts.
Focal Range
Tokina atx-m 33mm F1.4 X is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 33mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
49.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC HSM 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.
