Panasonic LUMIX G Macro H-HS030 30mm
Panasonic
68 Overall Score
vs
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
Sigma
90 Overall Score
Scores
Professional
Portrait
Budget
Macro
Video Cinema
Travel
Street
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Panasonic LUMIX G Macro H-HS030 30mm | Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | macro | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 30 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 30 mm | 40 mm |
| Elements | 9 | 17 |
| Groups | 9 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | — | 4★ |
| Coating | MEGA O.I.S. | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/1.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 11★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Fujifilm X |
| Format | micro-four-thirds | APS-C★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.27 kg★ | 0.54 kg |
| Filter Thread | 46 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Stepping motor★ | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 105 mm★ | 280 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:1 | 1:4.8 |
Pros & Cons
Panasonic LUMIX G Macro H-HS030 30mm
- Strong macro (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong stabilization (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average aperture (21st percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
- Strong optical (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong bokeh (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong aperture (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
Pricing
Panasonic LUMIX G Macro H-HS030 30mm0.007score per dollar
vs
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC0.005score per dollar
Panasonic LUMIX G Macro H-HS030 30mm offers 1.4x better value for money
Panasonic LUMIX G Macro H-HS030 30mm
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
Scores 90 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
