Sigma 30mm f1.4 vs Sigma 16mm f1.4

[@gadgetsandtech]

Does the 30mm 1.4 or the 16mm 1.4 seem best too you? Leave a comment!

[@05TheGhost]

I have the 30mm f1.4 on my a6600 and portraits are stunning. Great lens.

[@MR-AK]

Why does my head look larger on Sigma 16mm when I shoot a video at 5 ft distance?

[@MR-AK]

Here's the video i shot. I'm thinking of returning and getting 24mm? kzbin.info/www/bejne/laLSlKBrr7-Yh6c

[@reboot7507]

@@MR-AK effect of ultra wide lens

[@1PerfectAgony]

@@MR-AK LMFAOOOO because it’s a wide angle lense bro, DO NOT do close ups with anything 20mm or less lmfao, especially with video .

[@GegenwindDk]

You're not kidding when you say you do concise reviews, this was nice! Really liking the comparison in the end of what field people are into and which lens they should prioritise. We have a Sgima 85 for canon and we like it a lot for portraits! Found you through /r/vlog, greetings from Copenhagen!

[@gadgetsandtech]

Thank for your feedback! Yeah, both lenses are allrounders, so I understand it can be confusing for people to chose without a side by side comparison. I believe it's easier to buy a lens like your Sigma 85mm for Canon that has such a natural purpose like portraits and other similar photos. The equivalent for APSC would be the Sigma 56mm 1.4. Cheers!

[@calenbolo]

My Sigma 30mm is arriving Sunday with some step up rings, thank you for the great videos

[@gadgetsandtech]

Thank you! I’m sure you will be happy with your sigma 30mm! Cheers!

[@gadgetsandtech]

I edited because I accidentally mixed up the two lenses :-)

[@calenbolo]

@@gadgetsandtech it’s a great little lens, I was mostly shooting on an old FD 50mm on my Cannon M50, which was about an 80mm focal length. Now having a roughly 48mm focal length gives me the room for subjects.

[@ewansabri1054]

Awesome review man !!!

[@gadgetsandtech]

Thank you! I’m happy that you found it helpful. Which one are you most interested in after watching the comparison?

[@ewansabri1054]

@@gadgetsandtech 30mm 1.4! I already have it and was wondering whether I should return it and get the 16mm but this video made me stick with it ! Thank you !

[@gadgetsandtech]

@@ewansabri1054 Yes, both Sigma 30mm 1.4 and Sigma 16mm 1.4 are great lenses. So if the Sigma 30mm 1.4 matches your style of photography better, it's the one for you! I'm happy that my comparison could make you more confident in your decision. Cheers!

[@tarekk9368]

This small video from 04:23 was really amazing. Great choice of music.

[@gadgetsandtech]

Thank you! I'm happy that you liked the review and that video! The song is Teenage Lullaby by Ooyy. I get my music from Epidemic Sound. Cheers!

[@gadgetsandtech]

BTW, I actually have an affiliate link to Epidemic sound that you can use if you want to try it for free one month! www.epidemicsound.com/referral/gaf8kj/

[@JESSROCKEDChannel]

I'm just baffled why your shots were overexposed though @2:21

[@gadgetsandtech]

Yes that was unfortunate. It was a day when the sunlight was alternating quickly, so it was difficult to get a proper exposure. The photo right before was proper exposed but the video got way over exposed. :-( Since I only wanted to illustrate the difference of field of view in that specific clip, I decided to keep it anyway because you can still see what difference 16mm vs 30mm makes.

[@naumanmirza7]

Hi nice review , could you suggest which one is better in indoor low light to shoot daily vlogs etc

[@gadgetsandtech]

Sorry for the late reply. Both are similar in low light because they have the same aperture f/1.4 The Sigma 16mm f1.4 is probably best for vlogging because of the wider field of view.

[@daaddyo1249]

Which one would you consider for music videos? I plan on getting both but which one would you recommend? Camera shake isn’t an issue because it adds character and energy to music videos. At the moment I only have the Sony 50mm oss which is a great lens.

[@gadgetsandtech]

I’d say that the sigma 16mm 1.4 is a better complement together to your Sony 50mm OSS. You will be able to get more variety.

[@daaddyo1249]

@@gadgetsandtech awesome! Exactly what I was looking for, thanks for the quick response!

[@gadgetsandtech]

@@daaddyo1249 I’m happy that I could help!

[@daskedaske8962]

Hello my teacher Which is better for photographing cars and showing scratches and all the fine details. 30 mm or 16 mm thanks for your time

[@gadgetsandtech]

I'd say both 16mm and 30mm would be good for car photography. Do you have the kit lens today? Do some test with both 16mm and 30mm to which focal length is best for your style and the type of photos you take. Do you need the fast aperture f1.4 and the shallow depth of field for your car photos? Maybe you should look into a zoom? The Tamron 17-70mm f2.8 is one of the most interesting lenses for Sony APSC right now in my opinion. I don't own it myself, but the Tamron 17-70mm f2.8 is definitely on my wish list.

[@ryandjunaedi2622]

I have a sony a6300 with the kit lens and want to get something wider but will still allow me to do everything. Would you say the 30mm is a more all rounder? I want to take videos, pictures but also use it as a facecam for meetings and streaming.

[@gadgetsandtech]

Me personally would go for the 16mm since it’s more suitable for the webcam application. For photography alone the 30mm is more my style of photo. The 16mm is also a good all rounders for photography though so it’s depending on your style. Since you have the kit lens you can try to shoot it at the widest and then shoot it at 30mm to see what feels best for you.

[@naumanmirza7]

@@gadgetsandtech great suggestion, I was thinking to try that with my kit lens

[@SensibleBHPian]

Great video Brother. I am new relatively new to the world of photography. 1 month old to be precise and for my use which is mostly travel photography and general day to day use which lens would you recommend out of the 2. I own a A6600 with 18-135 kit lens FYI.I would not be using the camera for any professional work .Its mostly to satisfy my hobby as a photographer. Taking some photos here and there while traveling, Photos of family friends and few get together and that's all. Would appreciate your response.

[@gadgetsandtech]

The 16mm is probably my favorite of the two. If you have a program like lightroom, see what focal length you use most on your zoom. That can indicate which prime lens that will fit you best. Since I made this video has Sigma released 18-50mm 2.8 zoom. I haven’t reviewed it yet, but I have used it a lot during the summer, and I can recommend it too. Cheers!

[@DavidDavies]

Thanks for the video. I am actually working on my own YT video right now on the Sigma 16mm so I took a break to watch your video. Well done.

[@gadgetsandtech]

Thank you! The sigma 16mm 1.4 is great for KZbin! Good luck with your video!

[@kampenheimer]

Hello Carl. I just discovered your channel today and I want you to know that I like it very much and your style of tutorials and presentation. I also see that you have not uploaded anything in one year so I hope you are well. All the best from Ireland.

[@gadgetsandtech]

Hi! I’m well. Thanks for asking. I hope I can upload more videos soon. We have moved to a new apartment and we have two kids, so I’ve just been busy the last year. Hope you are well too! Cheers!

[@kampenheimer]

@@gadgetsandtech That's great. I look forward to that. Thank you.

[@ihab6292]

Great review and example photos.

[@gadgetsandtech]

I'm happy that you liked my review. Does Sigma 16mm 1.4 or 30mm 1.4 seem best to you after watching the comparison?

[@ihab6292]

@@gadgetsandtech Sigma 16 mm it's great for me 🙂 coz I do vlogs.

[@wevidmedia]

Should I buy an extra sigma 30mm lens if I already have sigma 16mm lens or I should go with a gimbal like zhiyon webbil S at similar price point which I don't have ?

[@gadgetsandtech]

It totally depends on your needs and what you want to shoot. If you use your Sigma 16mm with clear image zoom you will get a little longer focal length. But if you need event longer focal length the Sigma 30mm is right for you. Do you have Ibis or not? Do you have problems with shaky videos? Then a gimbal might be right for you.

[@wevidmedia]

@@gadgetsandtech I have sony a6400 which doesn't have IBIS

[@wevidmedia]

@@gadgetsandtech I think I should go for gimbal !

[@gadgetsandtech]

A think a gimbal will be great for you. I have the Feiyutech G6 plus, but it has a somewhat vulnerable “joints”/lock rings so mine got stuck and I accidentally broke it. So I don’t feel 100 percent comfortable to recommend it. I don’t know much about the zhiyon, but it can probably be better. Cheers!

[@HarryRead]

Great video, very in depth and very informational. I am definitley going for the SIGMA 30mm thanks to you. As I want to work in Product photography / videos

[@gadgetsandtech]

Thank you! I’m so happy that I could help you. I’m sure you will love your Sigma 30mm 1.4! Good luck with your product photography!

[@tamalkantikairi5878]

Great video 🤘🤘

[@gadgetsandtech]

Thank you! I hope I could make the choice easier for you even if both sigma 16mm and 30mm are great lenses! Cheers!

[@sidsarkar1]

Very to the point and practical review!!

[@gadgetsandtech]

I'm happy that you liked my review. Does Sigma 16mm 1.4 or 30mm 1.4 seem best to you after watching the comparison?

[@A12Diary]

I’m not very good at seeing the difference in picture? Which one is best for videography including shooting skits videos?

[@gadgetsandtech]

In image/video quality they are almost on par. The 16mm 1.4 is slightly better in my opinion, but the different is almost not noticeable in most situations. So it boils down to what focal length is best for you.For skits I believe the the 30mm 1.4 is best, because you would have to move very close to shoot with the 16mm 1.4. If you have access to a zoom lens, try to set it to 16mm and then to 30mm to which focal length that would suit your needs best.

[@ImagineFreedom]

amazing review and very informative video! thanks for sharing this :-)

[@gadgetsandtech]

Glad it was helpful! Which lens do you find best for you needs after watching this comparison?

[@Dodgster]

Can you do sigma 16mm f1.4 with the clear image zoom vs the 30mm f1.4 without clear image zoom?

[@gadgetsandtech]

That’s really a good idea! One thing I forgot to mention in the comparison is that on the Sigma 16mm 1.4 you can crop in on the footage, but on the Sigma 30mm 1.4 you can not magically add in extra information from outside the frame. Maybe I should make an addendum video to this comparison where I also compare how the clear image zoom performs on the 16mm 1.4! Thanks!

[@Dodgster]

@@gadgetsandtech i'll surely be waiting for when it comes out :)

[@gadgetsandtech]

@@Dodgster I actually recommended a subscriber Vaggelis Balatsoukas to use clear image zoom on his Sigma 16mm f1.4 to see if the 30mm (32mm) focal lenght is useful for him! You will find his question down below! Cheers!

[@copassengerindia]

YESSS NICE REVIEW

[@gadgetsandtech]

Thank you! I’m happy that you liked my review! Which lens did you find right for you? Sigma 16mm or Sigma 30mm?

[@jenswirf6623]

I'm looking for a lens to do top town shots of me crafting on a table and struggling to figure out which lens would be better. With the 16mm I'm concerned with the warping effect and with the 30mm I'm worried I would need to mount the camera really high to capture everything which in turn would put the overhead softbox too far away. Any thoughts?

[@gadgetsandtech]

I would go for the sigma 16mm 1.4. It has also better close up distance if you want to take close ups of your crafting. If it is too wide or warped, you can zoom in a bit using clear image zoom. Given that your camera supports that. What camera do you have?

[@gadgetsandtech]

Or if you have a zoom lens, you can test different focal length to find the right focal length for your specific setup.

[@jenswirf6623]

@@gadgetsandtech Thanks for responding! That sounds like really good advice! Had never heard of clear image zoom before. Good point about the close ups, I'll likely want to be able to do that. About to buy all the gear for this setup, have my eye on the Sony A6400 (body) and heavily leaning towards the 16mm sigma lens now. Again, thanks for your input, much appreciated!

[@gadgetsandtech]

@@jenswirf6623 clear image zoom works for video and jpg photography. But not for raw photography. You can get a minor quality loss, what I have seen it looks good. Search for Sony clear image zoom on prime lens here on KZbin and you will find plenty of example footage to make up your mind. Cheers!

[@Nibyjak]

Great tutorial. Witch kind You use as usuell?

[@gadgetsandtech]

I tend to use sigma 16mm more than 30mm, but both are great lenses.

[@movemorenowjames]

Great video .. thanks ... still not sure which one but a better idea! Subbed

[@gadgetsandtech]

Thank you, I’m happy that I could help! Maybe you will end up with both the Sigma 16mm 1.4 and Sigma 30mm 1.4 just like me :-)

[@movemorenowjames]

@@gadgetsandtech the sigma 16mm is arriving tomorrow! ... thanks !

[@gadgetsandtech]

@@movemorenowjames Congratulations! I'm sure you will love it!

[@movemorenowjames]

@@gadgetsandtech thanks

[@ShadmanKhan21]

Great review

[@gadgetsandtech]

Thank you! I’m happy that you found it helpful. Are you most interested in the Sigma 16mm 1.4 or Sigma 30mm 1.4 after you have watched the review?

[@DCReacts]

Wow. Great video

[@gadgetsandtech]

Thanks! I’m happy that I could help. Do you find the Sigma 16mm or 30mm most interesting after watching this comparison?

[@therealdanielfaris]

great video!

[@RITHFF]

Which is best for wedding photography and to cover a whole wedding

[@gadgetsandtech]

@@RITHFF Both, the 16mm would be great for establishing shots and groups of people. 30mm a bit closer in. For a wedding I would go for a fast zoom though. So I quickly can adapt and change composition to catch the movements.

[@vladaOSOD]

Great review, I personally own both, and Im in love with these, the next one is going to be 56mm I don't know why someone disliked this video, your review rocks keep it up, greetings from Belgrade, Serbia :)

[@gadgetsandtech]

Thank you! I guess that people just like different kind of content. You can’t please them all. But I’m very happy that you liked my comparison review! I have the 56mm 1.4 too and it’s a great lens. I would say though that while both the sigma 30mm 1.4 and 16mm 1.4 are some sort of all rounders, the 56mm 1.4 is more of a single application lens that is specifically great for portraits. But I’m sure you will like it, and it’s also satisfying to make the Sigma trio complete :-) cheers!

[@W4WEnglish]

Hello, i have the 16mm and thinking on getting the 30mm, but I'm not sure. Do you use them both? Are they different enough to justify owning both? Greetings from Greece!

[@gadgetsandtech]

​@@W4WEnglish I actually use both. On thing you can do if you shoot video (or just for test, shoot jpg photos) is to activate the clear image zoom. Your 16mm f1.4 will then crop in so it's about 32mm. You will not get the shorter depth of field, but you will get an idea in if the field of view is useful for you. I should actually do a video about this, because it's a good way to find out. Cheers!

[@Dodgster]

@@gadgetsandtech ahh yes, well said sir. I'm quite curious as to how large the difference in bokeh really is and, if I do not feel the difference is large enough, I will most likely consider not getting the 30mm as a result

[@gadgetsandtech]

​@@Dodgster Maybe the Sigma 56mm 1.4 is a better complement for you? Or do you already own it? The Sigma 56mm 1.4 is great for portraits and products. Here is a calculater if you want to see the difference in depth of field between 16mm 1.4 and 30mm 1.4. Chose your Sony camera in the dropdown and punch in the focal length, aperture, distance to subject etc. www.photopills.com/calculators/dof

[@swapnilshelke4175]

Will sigma 30mm 1.4 give the output of 45mm on my sony a6000 having APS-C sensor?

[@gadgetsandtech]

It will give a very similar output. It is actually not extending the focal length, but cropping it due to the sensor. So it will frame/crop the image equally like 45 mm on a full frame. But it will not be exactly the same relation between aperture and focal length. So 45mm f1.4 in full frame would give a slightly shorter depth of field. Cheers!

[@bkhalil2000]

I love your videos! Very informative. I want to open up my food cooking show on KZbin. For my close b-rolls videos, which one do you suggest? 16mm or 30mm. Thank you,

[@gadgetsandtech]

I believe both the sigma 16mm and sigma 30 mm would work great for b roll depending on what style you want. Non of them is a real macro lens though, but I have used them together with a cheap macro tube and got totally ok result. You can check out my video that is called macro b roll. I also have a few food shoots in there. Or at least coffee, chocolate and coca-cola.

[@fredricolord876]

Great job!

[@gadgetsandtech]

Thanks! Which lens seems right to you? The Sigma 16mm 1.4 or the Sigma 30mm 1.4? Or both? :-)

[@fredricolord876]

@@gadgetsandtech to be honest both, I realized through your video that the 30mm is great for portraits while the 16 is wider. The 16 will definitely work best for me because I’m looking for that one all rounder lens. I already have the 55-210mm already so that’s a fairly decent telephoto. I mainly want to do live streaming while I’m teaching, some photography with more nature/scenery and vlogging. Your review FINALLY erased all my doubts.

[@gadgetsandtech]

@@fredricolord876 great to hear! I’m happy that my review could help you with your decision! Cheers!

[@manuelabel7849]

Awesome video

[@gadgetsandtech]

Glad you enjoyed it! Did it help you? Is the Sigma 16mm 1.4 or the Sigma 30mm 1.4 the right lens for you?

[@manuelabel7849]

@@gadgetsandtech I’ve just got the sigma 30 mm 1.4 a few days ago and I absolutely love it

[@gadgetsandtech]

@@manuelabel7849 Congratulations! I understand you, the Sigma 30mm is a fantastic lens! I love mine too :-D

[@beejayvalera2484]

If you were to use only 1 sigma lens for cinematic videos, What will you choose between the 16, 10 and 56mm? thanks

[@gadgetsandtech]

It would be the sigma 30mm or sigma 16mm. They are both all rounders.The sigma 56mm is more of a single application lens for portraits, or details if you shoot video. The 30mm has a more “normal” look, while 16mm is somewhat wide, so it depends on what visual expression you want to achieve. You can also use clear image zoom on some camera models, so you get a small amount of zoom even on your prime lenses. If you have access to a zoom lens like the Sony selp1650 or 1655g you can play around and try filming using only a fixed focal length to see which focal length that feels best for you and your style of videos.

[@udayantechgamerz8383]

Nice information

[@gadgetsandtech]

Thanks! I’m happy that you like it! Which lens seems right for you? Sigma 16mm 1.4 or sigma 30mm 1.4?

[@bozmundarts2614]

aand if you want something in between them both you can always take the 22mm f2 canon lens :) K i didnt notice this one's a sony guy XD

[@gadgetsandtech]

The Sigma lenses are available for the Canon M system too, like the Canon m50 and Canon m6. Then the Canon 22 f2 can be a good alternative. Thanks for the suggestion. Do you use the Sigma lenses with a Canon camera? How do you like them?

[@JESSROCKEDChannel]

I have the 30mm sigma 1.4 Im Thinking of getting a viltrox 85mm or a 16mm sigma cant decide if I should get the latter or the former or maybe none

[@gadgetsandtech]

I haven't tried the viltrox 85mm, but in general 85 mm is a bit long for APSC. I did shoot a lot of 85 mm when I was using my Canon full frame system, but even then it was a bit long. So it's more of a single application portrait lens. The Sigma 16mm is more of an allrounder. Compared to the Sigma 30mm 1.4 the Sigma 16mm 1.4 is more suitable for vlogging because it is wider. If you should buy it or not also depends what other lenses you have. If you have the kitlens, you can try it at 16mm to if it is a focal length that goes well with the kind of content you want to create.

[@ligrahn-moller8185]

Minns för två år,sedan när jag såg denna video, köpte 30 mm och har älskat den så mycket. Dock tappa jag min Sony a6000 i marken nyligen och den la av helt och hållet. Haha så jäkla dumt. Men kanske är dags att uppgradera snart. Är den någon skillnad på a6400? Känns som att om jag skulle köpa en fullformat kommer den beskära lite.

[@gadgetsandtech]

Kul att du gillade 30mm så mycket! Det är en av mina absoluta favoriter också! Det är samma utsnitt på a6000 och a6400. Största skillnaden för foto tycker jag är att a6400 har så mycket bättre autofokus än a6000. Det känns även som att sökaren är mer högupplöst, men det vågar jag inte lova. Även om nyare modeller har ännu bättre fokus idag. För video är a6400 överlägsen a6000 på många sätt. I många av Sonys fullframe finns det en funktion att den bara använder en liten ruta i mitten på sensorn som motsvarar crop sensor i storlek. Då kan du använda crop sensor-objektiv. Nackdelen blir ju lägre upplösning.

[@shortgirltallguy6484]

Your video so clear , i will buy Sigma30

[@gadgetsandtech]

I’m sure you will be very happy with your Sigma 30mm. Cheers!

[@850Tech]

Amazing. ❤

[@warhamburger40k81]

Pls... Open your 1 eye and compare it with 50mm photo.... Our eyes do not have 50mm field of view, you need to stitch nine 50 mm photos to achieve our eyes field of view... Or may be we are from different planets with different biology

[@gadgetsandtech]

Yes, the overall look and feel is different, but around 50mm is widely considered being similar the eye. But since the eye and the camera sensor are so different it is impossible to make a totally fair comparison. Cheers!

[@vivek9chavan]

Should I get both? I think I'm going to get both 😂

[@gadgetsandtech]

That’s a great idea! An easy way to avoid difficult decisions:-) But seriously, I got both and I’m very happy with them. I can really recommend both the sigma 16mm and the 30mm!

[@TeaSwahn]

😂

[@princeharbinger]

Great review and example photos. It's a shame that the 30mm has onion bokeh. I'm considering the 56mm for portraiture.

[@gadgetsandtech]

Thank you! I have a sigma 56mm 1.4 that I haven’t reviewed yet. It’s a great lens too. It’s more of a single application lens, for portraits, even if you can shoot other things too. While the sigma 16mm and 30mm are more of all rounders but with different characteristics. I’m sure you will be happy with the 56mm 1.4 for your portraits though! :-) cheers!

[@guelordmvumbi1809]

bor du i Nacka

[@gadgetsandtech]

Jajjemen! :-)

[@IneffablePanther]

Great video