30mm F1.4 Sigma DC lens

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Specs

9 elements in 7 groups
Minimum aperture - F16
Filter size - 52mm
Minimum focusing distance - 30cm
64.8mm × 73.3mm
9 Rounded diaphragm blades
265g
Available at http://www.amazon.com/Sigma-302963-Camera-Lenses-Black/dp/B01C3SCKT0/

Combining outstanding optical performance and compact design, the new affordable Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens brings immense value to mirrorless cameras. Boasting superior image quality with F1.4 brightness, the versatile lens covers a wide range of photo and video capture scenarios, delighting users with its beautiful bokeh effects.

Contemporary Line Performance and Value

Represents first affordable F1.4 performance lens for the mirrorless market

Sigma engineered quality within a sleek compact design

Fast, smooth AF stepping motor designed to support video

Features one aspherical element and one double-sided aspherical element producing imaging quality comparable to the Art line.

Features 9 elements / 7 groups, Minimum Aperture: F16, 52mm filter thread, Minimum Focus Distance: 11.8in, Weight: 9.3oz, Dimensions: 2.6x2.9in.

The new Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens will be available in Sony E-Mount and Micro Four Thirds mount. For more information, please visit www.sigmaphoto.com/30mm-f1-4-dc-dn-c

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Price looks very reasonable at $339 - http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1234026-REG/sigma_302963_30mm_f_1_4_dc_dn.html http://www.adorama.com/SG3014D43.html

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Key features

A member of the high-performance Contemporary line, featuring SIGMA’s latest technologies

For optimal balance with light, compact camera bodies with a short flange back distance, SIGMA designed the new SIGMA 30mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary lens to be extremely compact. Moreover, the special design of the focus lens group allows fast and smooth AF performance for videography and more. This lens combines a compact design and comfortable operation while prioritizing outstanding image quality. Featuring SIGMA’s latest technologies, this lens digitally corrects optical distortion.

Combining compactness with outstanding optical performance

The front lens element features high-refractive index, high-dispersion glass for extra power and a shorter overall lens length. To optimize the lens for mirrorless cameras, two aspherical lens elements help ensure outstanding image quality and overall compactness. The SIGMA 30mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary features SIGMA’s inner focus technologies, while lighter lens elements in the focus lens group make possible a more compact actuator. Moreover, this lens offers outstanding stability whether the photographer is shooting handheld or has the camera placed on a surface. Structurally, the lens features materials and parts that contribute to its compact, lightweight structure. In summary, this is an unprecedented lens that combines outstanding optical performance with exceptional portability and usability.

Image quality rivaling that of our Art line lenses

In addition to featuring an optimized layout and power distribution, this lens incorporates one aspherical lens element and one double aspherical lens element, as well as an element made of high-refractive index, high-dispersion glass with high anomalous partial dispersion. By effectively leveraging these technologies, the lens delivers an outstanding level of light to the edges of the image while minimizing lateral chromatic aberration. To correct distortion, the lens takes advantage of the image correction capabilities of the mirrorless camera body, using the corrective power of the optical system to enhance sharpness. The final result is an extremely compact lens that delivers image quality that rivals that of our Art line lenses.

Shallow depth of field for a beautiful bokeh effect

The large-diameter lens with F1.4 brightness makes possible a shallow depth of field for a beautiful bokeh effect—unavailable until now in a standard lens for mirrorless cameras.

Designed to minimize flare and ghosting

From the start of the design process, SIGMA took steps to minimize flare and ghosting and establish an optical design that is resistant to strong incidental light sources such as backlight.

Fast and smooth AF

Stepping motor incorporated for enhanced videography

By incorporating a stepping motor, the lens offers exceptionally quick and quiet autofocusing performance. This feature is especially useful when using the camera to take videos. This lens is also compatible with Sony E-mount Fast Hybrid AF.

Extra-long Hood (Supplied)

The included lens hood is extra-long and features an antireflective coating to manage unwanted light. The hood also features rubber and anti-slip textures to make it easier for the photographer to hold while shooting.

TSC used for a more compact structure and enhanced performance

Since new material Thermally Stable Composite (TSC) is highly elastic, it exhibits minimal deformation. Parts made of TSC are therefore less prone to develop gaps between each other over time. The SIGMA 30mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary features a lens barrel and aperture parts made of TSC, which contribute both to the compactness of the lens and the smooth functioning of the aperture system. TSC helps increase the precision of cells holding lens elements and parts related to the focus lens group, further enhancing lens performance.

yskunto

This 30mm f1.4 is very tempting for APS-C format. Will this available for Fuji later on? I hope they will make a revision to their 19mm by making 19mm f1.4 for m43 as well. If the price is right, then I will buy one.

Manu4Vendetta

Samples with A6000 and E-M1.

http://www.sigma-global.com/jp/lenses/cas/product/contemporary/c_30_14/impression.html

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Wondering if the E mount version will be optimized & compatible for taking full advantage of the fast and effective continuous autofocus on the new Sony A6300? This would certainly be an affordable way to get into Sony for those like myself who have no lenses for it. And of course assuming/hoping that autofocus would work well with the Panasonic micro 4/3rds.

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http://www.dpreview.com/news/4812403421/sigma-30mm-f1-4-dc-dn-contemporary-real-world-sample-gallery

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Preorder page

http://www.amazon.com/Sigma-302963-Camera-Lenses-Black/dp/B01C3SCKT0/

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http://www.photographyblog.com/previews/sigma_30mm_f_1_4_dc_dn_c_photos/

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Centre sharpness remains high through from f/2 to f/11, with f/16 being adversely affected by diffraction. The edges aren't quite as sharp as the center, with f/4 to f/11 producing the sharpest results.

http://www.photographyblog.com/reviews/sigma_30mm_f_1_4_dc_dn_c_review/

https://www.ephotozine.com/article/sigma-30mm-f-1-4-dc-dn-c-sample-photos-29076