Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm F3.5 Macro vs Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary
Both are Micro Four Thirds lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm F3.5 Macro if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 132 g lighter (128 g vs 260 g)
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.1 m vs 0.3 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 1.25× vs 0.14× maximum magnification
- You want a compact lens: 60 mm vs 72.1 mm long
- Our notes say it suits: Beginner macro, product close-ups, small details
Pick the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary if
- You need 2⅔ stops more light for low light or background blur (f/1.4 vs f/3.5)
Spec differences
14 differences| Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm F3.5 Macro | Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Olympus
|
Sigma
|
| Type |
Macro
|
Prime
|
| Max aperture |
f/3.5
|
f/1.4
2⅔ stops faster
|
| Weight |
128 g
lighter
|
260 g
|
| Length |
60 mm
shorter
|
72.1 mm
|
| Diameter |
57 mm
slimmer
|
64.8 mm
|
| Filter thread |
46 mm
|
52 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.1 m
closer
|
0.3 m
|
| Max magnification |
1.25×
larger
|
0.14×
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
9
|
| Optical design |
7 elements / 6 groups
|
9 elements / 7 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
Stepping motor
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
| Released |
not listed
|
2016
|
3 identical specs hidden: mount, focal length, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Micro Four Thirds both
- Focal length
- 30mm both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm F3.5 Macro
A compact macro for Micro Four Thirds that reaches 1:1 and weighs about 128 g. It takes 46mm filters and is equivalent to a 60mm lens on full frame.
Pros
- True 1:1
- Light at 128 g
- Close focus 0.095 m
Cons
- Short working distance
- f/3.5 aperture
- Not weather sealed
Our notes
Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary
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