Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary vs 7Artisans AF 35mm f/1.8
Both are L-Mount primes for street and everyday — here's how the specs differ and which to pick. Every spec is from the manufacturer's own catalog.
| Spec | Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary | 7Artisans AF 35mm f/1.8 |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 30mm | 35mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.8 |
| Type | prime | prime |
| Coverage | APS-C | full-frame |
| Mount | L-Mount | L-Mount |
Which should you buy?
- the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary opens wider (f/1.4) — brighter in low light and more background blur
- the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary (30mm) is wider — more in the frame for street and interiors; the 7Artisans AF 35mm f/1.8 (35mm) is tighter — more reach and compression for portraits
- the 7Artisans AF 35mm f/1.8 covers full-frame (also works on APS-C bodies); the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary is APS-C-only — it won't fill a full-frame sensor
Where to buy
Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN ContemporarySee price on Amazon
7Artisans AF 35mm f/1.8See price on Amazon
FAQ
What's the difference between the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary and the 7Artisans AF 35mm f/1.8?
The Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary is 30mm f/1.4 prime, APS-C; the 7Artisans AF 35mm f/1.8 is 35mm f/1.8 prime, full-frame. Both fit the L-Mount.
Which is better in low light, the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary or the 7Artisans AF 35mm f/1.8?
The Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary — its f/1.4 maximum aperture lets in more light and gives more background blur than the f/1.8 of the other.
Do the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary and 7Artisans AF 35mm f/1.8 fit the same camera?
Yes — both are L-Mount lenses, so they fit Panasonic Lumix S, Leica SL, and Sigma fp full-frame bodies (the L-Mount Alliance). Note the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary is APS-C-only and won't fill a full-frame sensor.
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