The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Viltrox 35mm F1.7 Z 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 35mm F1.7 Z 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 35mm F1.7 Z's 64mm 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. Viltrox 35mm F1.7 Z weighs 180g, which means it is 85g (32%) lighter than the Sigma 30mm F1.4 C which has a weight of 265g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Standard Prime Lenses in Nikon Z Mount for size comparison purposes.
Standard Lenses in Nikon Z Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
Both the Viltrox 35mm F1.7 Z 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 35mm F1.7 Z and the Sigma 30mm F1.4 C has the same Nikon Z lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon Z lenses are RED Komodo-X 6K Z, Nikon Z50 II and Nikon Z30.
Sigma 30mm F1.4 C is also available in Sony E , Micro Four Thirds, Fujifilm X, Leica L and Canon RF mounts.
Focal Range
Viltrox 35mm F1.7 Z is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
52.5mm 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.
