The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Viltrox AF 56mm 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 AF 56mm f1.7 Z with a length of 56mm, is 17mm shorter. On the other hand, the Viltrox AF 56mm f1.7 Z has a larger diameter of 68mm compared to the Sigma 30mm F1.4 C's 65mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Viltrox AF 56mm f1.7 Z and Sigma 30mm F1.4 C to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Viltrox AF 56mm f1.7 Z 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 AF 56mm f1.7 Z weighs 187g, which means it is 78g (29%) lighter than the Sigma 30mm F1.4 C which has a weight of 265g.
Filter Threads
Both the Viltrox AF 56mm 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 AF 56mm 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 .
Sony E , Micro Four Thirds , Fujifilm X , Leica L and Canon RF mounts.
Focal Range
Viltrox AF 56mm f1.7 Z is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 56mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
84mm 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.
