Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC DN

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Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC DN
Sigma 30mm F1.4 C.jpg
Maker Sigma
Lens mount(s) Canon EF-M, Leica L, Micro Four Thirds, Sony E
Technical data
Type Prime
Focus drive Stepper motor
Focal length30mm
Focal length (35mm equiv.)45mm
Image format APS-C
Aperture (max/min)f/1.4 - 16.0
Close focus distance0.30 metres (0.98 ft)
Max. magnification1:7 (0.14x)
Diaphragm blades9
Construction9 elements in 7 groups
Features
Manual focus override Yes check.svg Yes
Weather-sealing X mark.svg No
Lens-based stabilization X mark.svg No
Aperture ringX mark.svg No
ApplicationMultipurpose
Physical
Max. length73.0 millimetres (2.87 in)
Diameter65.0 millimetres (2.56 in)
Weight264 grams (0.582 lb)
Filter diameter52mm
Accessories
Lens hoodBarrel-type
History
Introduction2016
Retail info
MSRP $339 USD

The Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary lens is a fixed maximum aperture standard prime lens for Sony E, Micro Four-Thirds, Canon EF-M, and Leica L mounts, announced by Sigma in February 2016. [1] [2]

Contents

The lens is the mirrorless equivalent of the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM, a similar lens of a different optical formula optimized for traditional mirror DSLRs.

Build quality

The lens showcases a matte black plastic exterior with the Sigma Contemporary "C" badge on the side of the lens. It features a large manual focus ring and a detachable barrel-type lens hood. The lens is the updated version of the Sigma 30mm F2.8 Art lens, including autofocus and improving upon overall image quality, sharpness, and a faster maximum aperture.

Image quality

The lens is exceptionally sharp, even when stopped down to its maximum aperture of f/1.4. The lens also excels in low-light photography given its fast maximum aperture of f/1.4, resulting in creamy smooth bokeh and thin depth‑of‑field. [3]

The lens suffers from moderate barrel distortion and minor vignetting when at f/1.4 (which can be resolved by stopping down to f/2.8). Hints of chromatic aberration can be noted appearing in the corners of the frame when at f/1.4.

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References

  1. "www.sigmaphoto.com/30mm-f1-4-dc-dn-c". sigmaphoto.com. Retrieved 2017-06-18.
  2. "Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary for Sony E-mount lens review: Digital Photography Review". dpreview . Retrieved 2017-06-18.
  3. "Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN C lens review: Sony E top-ranking prime - DxOMark". dxomark.com. Retrieved 2017-06-18.