Sony E 30mm F3.5 Macro vs Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN | Contemporary C 016
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN | Contemporary C 016 is faster by 2.6 stops (f/1.4 vs f/3.5), letting in more light.
- Sony E 30mm F3.5 Macro is lighter by 127g.
| Spec | E 30mm F3.5 Macro | 30mm f/1.4 DC DN | Contemporary C 016 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Sigma |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Type | Macro | Prime |
| Focal length | 30mm | 30mm |
| Max aperture | f/3.5 | f/1.4 (faster) |
| Released | 2011 | n/a |
| Format | aps-c | aps-c |
| Weight g | 138.0 (lighter) | 265 |
| Filter mm | 49 | 52 |
| Length mm | 55.5 | 73.3 |
| Diameter mm | 62.0 | 64.8 |
| Min focus m | 0.095 (closer focusing) | 0.3 |
| Max magnification | 1.0 | 0.14 |
| Blades | n/a | 9 |
| Groups | n/a | 7 |
| Af motor | n/a | Stepping motor |
| Elements | n/a | 9 |
Sony E 30mm F3.5 Macro
A compact APS-C macro for E-mount that reaches 1:1 at 0.095 m. It weighs about 138 g and uses a 49mm filter.
Pros
- True 1:1
- Very light at 138 g
- Compact 49mm filter size
- Compact
Cons
- No stabilization
- Short working distance
- Slow f/3.5 aperture
Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN | Contemporary C 016
A compact fast prime for APS-C mirrorless that weighs about 265 g. It takes 52mm filters and focuses as close as 0.3 m.
Pros
- f/1.4 aperture
- Very light at 265 g
- Stepping motor AF
- 9-bladed aperture
Cons
- APS-C only
- No stabilization
- Not weather sealed