Sigma 30mm f/2.8 EX DN vs f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary
Both are Micro Four Thirds prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the f/2.8 EX DN if
Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.
Pick the 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)
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.14× vs 0.12× maximum magnification
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 9 aperture blades vs 7
Spec differences
11 differences| f/2.8 EX DN | f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary | |
|---|---|---|
| Max aperture |
f/2.8
|
f/1.4
2 stops faster
|
| Weight |
not listed
|
260 g
|
| Length |
not listed
|
72.1 mm
|
| Diameter |
not listed
|
64.8 mm
|
| Filter thread |
46 mm
|
52 mm
|
| Max magnification |
0.12×
|
0.14×
larger
|
| Aperture blades |
7
|
9
more blades
|
| Optical design |
7 elements / 5 groups
|
9 elements / 7 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
Stepping motor
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
| Released |
not listed
|
2016
|
6 identical specs hidden: brand, mount, type, focal length, min focus distance, image stabilization. Show all
- Brand
- Sigma both
- Mount
- Micro Four Thirds both
- Type
- Prime both
- Focal length
- 30mm both
- Min focus distance
- 0.3 m both
- Image stabilization
- No both
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