Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM
Sigma
60 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 -A VC RXD
Tamron
96 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Video Cinema
Professional
Macro
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Travel
Portrait
Street
Specifications
| Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 -A VC RXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | Wide-Angle | Wide-Angle Zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 30 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 30 mm | 70 mm |
| Elements | — | 16 |
| Groups | — | 12 |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | — | f/16 |
| Constant | — | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E-Mount, Sony E-Mount, Sony E-Mount, Sony E-Mount, Sony E-M |
| Weight | 0.43 kg★ | 0.54 kg |
| Filter Thread | — | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | — | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | — | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 30 mm★ | 191 mm |
Pros & Cons
Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM
- Strong macro (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong aperture (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong bokeh (82th percentile)82th %ile
- Strong social proof (76th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average optical (35th percentile)
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 -A VC RXD
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong versatility (93th percentile)93th %ile
- Strong optical (91th percentile)91th %ile
- Strong stabilization (88th percentile)88th %ile
Pricing
Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM0.005score per dollar
vs
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 -A VC RXD0.008score per dollar
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 -A VC RXD offers 1.6x better value for money
Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 -A VC RXD
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 -A VC RXD
Scores 96 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 15 specs.
