The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Viltrox 25mm F1.7 E and the Sigma 30mm F1.4 C 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 F1.4 C is the longer of the two lenses at 73mm. The Viltrox 25mm F1.7 E with a length of 56mm, is 17mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 30mm F1.4 C also has a larger diameter of 65mm compared to the Viltrox 25mm F1.7 E's 64mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Viltrox 25mm F1.7 E and Sigma 30mm F1.4 C to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Viltrox 25mm F1.7 E and the Sigma 30mm F1.4 C Size and Weight 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. Viltrox 25mm F1.7 E weighs 170g, which means it is 95g (35%) lighter than the Sigma 30mm F1.4 C which has a weight of 265g.
Filter Threads
Both the Viltrox 25mm F1.7 E and the Sigma 30mm F1.4 C have the same Filter thread size of 52mm .
Below are links to the 52mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the Viltrox 25mm F1.7 E and the Sigma 30mm F1.4 C 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 .
Micro Four Thirds , Fujifilm X , Nikon Z , Leica L and Canon RF mounts.
Focal Range
Viltrox 25mm F1.7 E is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 25mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
37.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Sigma 30mm F1.4 C 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.
