Panasonic Lumix G Macro 30mm F2.8 MEGA O.I.S vs Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary
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 want the lighter lens to carry: 80 g lighter (180 g vs 260 g)
- You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary does not
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.11 m vs 0.3 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 1× vs 0.14× maximum magnification
Pick the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary if
- You need 2 stops more light for low light or background blur (f/1.4 vs f/2.8)
Spec differences
15 differences| Panasonic Lumix G Macro 30mm F2.8 MEGA O.I.S | Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Panasonic
|
Sigma
|
| Type |
Macro
|
Prime
|
| Max aperture |
f/2.8
|
f/1.4
2 stops faster
|
| Weight |
180 g
lighter
|
260 g
|
| Length |
63.5 mm
shorter
|
72.1 mm
|
| Diameter |
58.8 mm
slimmer
|
64.8 mm
|
| Filter thread |
46 mm
|
52 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.11 m
closer
|
0.3 m
|
| Max magnification |
1×
larger
|
0.14×
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
9
|
| Optical design |
9 elements / 9 groups
|
9 elements / 7 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
Stepping motor
|
| Image stabilization |
Yes
stabilized
|
No
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
| Released |
not listed
|
2016
|
2 identical specs hidden: mount, focal length. Show all
- Mount
- Micro Four Thirds both
- Focal length
- 30mm both
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