Sigma 30mm F2.8 EX DN

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Sigma 30mm F2.8 EX DN
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Sigma 30mm F2.8 EX DN lens
Maker Sigma
Lens mount(s) Sony E-mount, Micro Four Thirds
Technical data
Type Prime
Focus drive Micromotor
Focal length30mm
Focal length (35mm equiv.)45mm
Image format APS-C
Aperture (max/min)f/2.8 - 22.0
Close focus distance0.30 metres (0.98 ft)
Max. magnification0.12x
Diaphragm blades7
Construction7 elements in 5 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
ApplicationLandscape, Street
Physical
Max. length40.5 millimetres (1.59 in)
Diameter60.8 millimetres (2.39 in)
Weight140g
Filter diameter46mm
Accessories
Lens hoodLH520-03, Barrel-type
Caseshipped with hardcase
History
Introduction2012
Retail info
MSRP $199 USD

The Sigma 30mm F2.8 EX DN is a standard prime lens for Sony E and Micro Four-Thirds mounts, announced by Sigma in January 2012. Along with the Sigma 19mm F2.8 EX DN, it was part of the first release of Sigma lenses for compact interchangeable lens cameras, and hence the inception of the "DN" line, created by Sigma to cater to these cameras, [1] an offering that in January 2013 was expanded with another lens, the Sigma 60mm f/2.8 DN Art. [2]

Contents

Construction

The lens has a matte black plastic exterior but features a metal mount.

Image quality

Sharpness is already very high wide open and across the frame. Stopping down yields excellent resolution. [3]

Chromatic aberration is well controlled as is vignetting. Distortion is barrel shaped on a low level. [4]

One drawback is that this lens is slow (f/2.8) compared to other standard prime lenses which usually have a max aperture of f/1.4 - f/1.8. But it image quality, its small size and low weight makes this lens an ideal partner for APS-C and MFT cameras. [5]

"Art" series version

An aesthetically updated version, the Sigma 30mm F2.8 DN Art was announced by Sigma on January 29, 2013. [6] [7] [8] It has a glossy black (or silver) plastic exterior with the Sigma Art "A" badge on the side of the lens. It features a large manual focus ring and a detachable barrel-type lens hood.

The optics are identical to the original version. [9]

See also

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References

  1. "Sigma launches DN lens line with two F2.8 Primes". 10 January 2012.
  2. "Sigma announces 60mm F2.8 for mirrorless and redesigned 30mm F1.4 DC".
  3. Alhadeff, Marc (2018-06-17). "Sigma 30mm F2.8 DN Art (APS-C) for Sony E mount test/review on Sony Alpha Blog". Sony Alpha Blog. Retrieved 2019-06-20.
  4. "Review: Sigma 30mm f/2.8 DN Art (Sony E Mount) - Page 2 of 3". Admiring Light. 2014-07-03. Retrieved 2019-06-20.
  5. "Review: Sigma 30mm f/2.8 DN Art (Sony E Mount) - Page 3 of 3". Admiring Light. 2014-07-03. Retrieved 2019-06-20.
  6. "Sigma 30mm F2.8 DN Art for Sony E-mount lens review: Digital Photography Review". dpreview . Retrieved 2017-06-29.
  7. "Sigma 30mm F2.8 DN Art Specifications". Imaging Resource. Retrieved 2017-06-29.
  8. "Sigma 30mm f/2.8 DN a MFT mount lens review: Accessibly priced, compact and a good performer?". 30 July 2013.
  9. "Sigma 30mm F2.8 EX DN for Sony E-mount lens review: Digital Photography Review". dpreview . Retrieved 2017-06-29.