Panasonic Lumix G Macro 30mm F2.8 MEGA O.I.S vs Sigma 30mm f/2.8 EX DN
Both are Micro Four Thirds lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Panasonic Lumix G Macro 30mm F2.8 MEGA O.I.S if
- You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Sigma 30mm f/2.8 EX DN does not
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.11 m vs 0.3 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 1× vs 0.12× maximum magnification
Pick the Sigma 30mm f/2.8 EX DN if
Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.
Spec differences
10 differences| Panasonic Lumix G Macro 30mm F2.8 MEGA O.I.S | Sigma 30mm f/2.8 EX DN | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Panasonic
|
Sigma
|
| Type |
Macro
|
Prime
|
| Weight |
180 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
63.5 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
58.8 mm
|
not listed
|
| Min focus distance |
0.11 m
closer
|
0.3 m
|
| Max magnification |
1×
larger
|
0.12×
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
7
|
| Optical design |
9 elements / 9 groups
|
7 elements / 5 groups
|
| Image stabilization |
Yes
stabilized
|
No
|
4 identical specs hidden: mount, focal length, max aperture, filter thread. Show all
- Mount
- Micro Four Thirds both
- Focal length
- 30mm both
- Max aperture
- f/2.8 both
- Filter thread
- 46 mm both
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