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Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC HSM

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A very fast prime lens that covers a 'normal' angle of view and is designed for 'APS-C' format DSLR cameras.Designed exclusively for DSLR cameras with 'APS-C' sized image sensors, Sigma's 30mm F1.4 EX DC HSM lens is solidly constructed and available in mounts to suit all popular brands - including Olympus and Panasonic. On the Canon EOS 40D and 400D cameras we tested it on, this lens equates to a 48mm lens on a 35mm camera - which is close to a 'standard' viewing angle. It cannot be used on DSLRS with 'full frame' sensors because it vignettes at the corners of the frame.Read more
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Full review of the Sigma 30mm F/1.4 EX DC lens. Sample shots include distortion, light fall-off, corner and center sharpness, bokeh, flare and ghosting, coma and overall thoughts.Read more
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Pros

  • fast and accurate
  • Colors are decent
  • contrast is good

Cons

  • vignetting is visible in the corners wide open
  • barrel distortion is noticeable if straight lines are near the edges
  • Vignetting at wide apertures was negligible with the test lens

Key specs

  • 7
  • yes
  • APS-C (crop)
  • , 30 mm
  • no
  • Normal

Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC HSM - Pros & Cons

Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC HSM

Pros

  • fast and accurate
  • Colors are decent
  • contrast is good
  • IQ is very good
  • focus is sure footed and pretty snappy
  • The construction is solid and the exterior looks good
  • Flare is very well under control
  • Color and contrast are natural and quite attractive
  • The build quality is quite good for the price
  • Affordable entrance into such a unique and privileged world
  • good ultrasonic focus motor and is well built

Cons

  • vignetting is visible in the corners wide open
  • barrel distortion is noticeable if straight lines are near the edges
  • Vignetting at wide apertures was negligible with the test lens
  • it lags a bit in the corners
  • The color is horrible and the AF is super slow
  • this lens is simply not a keeper
  • the focus ring on the test lens was a little stiff
  • this lens is unsuitable for close-up work
  • The front element does not rotate
  • the AF is a bit hit and miss in low light
  • The front element does not rotate so using a polarizer is no problem

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Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC HSM - Full Specifications

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General
Lens typeNormal
Lens mount
  • Pentax KAF
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha
  • Sigma SA
  • Four Thirds
  • Nikon F
  • Canon EF-S
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Aperture
Aperture max1.4
Aperture min16
Aperture ringno
Number of diaphragm blades8
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Optics
Elements7
Groups7
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Dimensions
Weight15.17 oz
Diameter3.03 in
Length2.32 in
Filter size2.44 in
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Image properties
Max Format size
APS-C
Focal length< 30
Image stabilisationno
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Focus
Autofocusyes
Autofocus motor typeUltrasonic
Full-time Manual focusingyes
Closest focusing distance0.40
Distance scaleno
Depth of field (DoF) scaleno
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Design
Colour of productBlack
Tripod collarno
Hood suppliedyes
Sealingno

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