Sony DT 30mm F2.8 Macro SAM vs Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC HSM Art
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Sigma
30mm f/1.4 DC HSM Art
Verdict at a glance
- Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC HSM Art is faster by 2 stops (f/1.4 vs f/2.8), letting in more light.
- Sony DT 30mm F2.8 Macro SAM is lighter by 285g.
| Spec | DT 30mm F2.8 Macro SAM | 30mm f/1.4 DC HSM Art |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Sigma |
| Mount | Sony A | Sony A |
| Type | Macro | Prime |
| Focal length | 30mm | 30mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.4 (faster) |
| Released | 2009 | n/a |
| Blades | 7 | 9 |
| Format | aps-c | aps-c |
| Groups | 5 | 9 |
| Af motor | SAM | HSM |
| Elements | 6 | 9 |
| Weight g | 150 (lighter) | 435 |
| Filter mm | 49 | 62 |
| Length mm | 45.0 | 63.3 |
| Min focus m | 0.13 (closer focusing) | 0.3 |
| Max magnification | 1.0 | 0.15 |
| Diameter mm | n/a | 74.2 |
Sony DT 30mm F2.8 Macro SAM
A compact APS-C macro for A-mount that reaches 1:1 at 0.13 m. It weighs about 150 g and has a 49mm filter size.
Pros
- True 1:1 magnification
- Light at about 150 g
- SAM autofocus
- Compact 49mm filter size
Cons
- APS-C only
- Very short working distance
- Not a good portrait lens
Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC HSM Art
Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC HSM Art: an APS-C fast wide-angle prime lens with a 30mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/1.4, made for Sony A mount cameras, from the Sigma Art line with Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus. A fast prime for APS-C and mirrorless cameras from Sigma's Contem...