The Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Lens is somewhat soft wide open and steadily improves to quite sharp at f/2.8.Ĭorner sharpness trails center sharpness by a stop or two.ĬA (Chromatic Aberration), though not absent, is very well controlled. If it turned too easily, you might produce OOF (out of focus) shots.ĪI Servo performance including accuracy is good. The stiffness is not all bad as your hand will likely be holding the lens by/near this ring. The manual focusing ring is smooth but somewhat stiff. The front element does not rotate and FTM (Full Time Manual) focusing is available. Sigma's HSM (Hypersonic Motor) internal autofocus is very nice - reasonably fast and very quiet. Pictured above from left to right with lens hoods in place are the This is the focal length that many people used exclusively for a decade or more. If you are using or plan to use a full frame body in the not-too-distant future, you might want to look at the alternatives.įraming like a 48mm lens on a full-frame body, the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Lens is as close to a classic 50mm lens as 1.6x body users can get. I mentioned "Mounted on a 1.6x body" - Sigma designates this lens as a "DC" or digital camera lens.īy digital camera, Sigma means a 1.5x/1.6x FOVCF Digital SLR. Mounted on a 1.6x body, this is a very nice handling lens. If you like Sigma's standard slightly-speckled matte finish, you will like how this lens (and its included hood) feels. The 62mm filter diameter is somewhat unusual (some of Sigma's non-EX zoom lenses share this size). To the fast aperture puts the 30 f/1.4 in its own class.Īt 2.97" x 2.3" (75.5mm x 59mm)(DxL) and 15.2 oz (430g), the Sigma 30 f/1.4 is relatively small and in the medium-light weight class. Photographers wasted little time in making this lens one of their favorites.Īdding a relatively low price point, fast HSM autofocusing, small size and good build quality Note: The Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Lens has been replaced by the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC HSM Art Lens.Ī fast aperture lens always garners attention and the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Lens is no exception. Jackery Solar Generator Prime Day Sale – Save Up to 44% and Get Free Gifts.Take a Few Minutes to Browse the B&H July 4th Sale.Try Something New: The LifePixel Conversion July 4th Sale.
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