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Quick answer
A compact fast prime for APS-C mirrorless that weighs about 265 g. It takes 52mm filters and focuses as close as 0.3 m.
Pros
- f/1.4 aperture
- Very light at 265 g
- Stepping motor AF
- 9-bladed aperture
Cons
- APS-C only
- No stabilization
- Not weather sealed
Verdict
A small, bright lens for Sony APS-C cameras.
About this lens
The Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN | Contemporary C 016 is an APS-C fast wide-angle prime lens covering 30mm at f/1.4 for Sony E mount cameras, from the Sigma Contemporary line. A fast prime for APS-C and mirrorless cameras from Sigma's Contemporary line.
Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN | Contemporary C 016 specifications
- Brand
- Sigma
- Mount
- Sony E
- Focal length
- 30mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/1.4
- Lens type
- Prime
- Format coverage
- aps-c
- Optical construction
- 9 elements in 7 groups
- Aperture blades
- 9
- Autofocus motor
- Stepping motor
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.3 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.14x
- Filter thread
- 52 mm
- Weight
- 265 g
- Length
- 73.3 mm
- Diameter
- 64.8 mm
Specification source: sigmaphoto.com
What can you shoot with the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN | Contemporary C 016?
- Everyday APS-C shooting
- Portraits and street
- Low-light work
Its very wide maximum aperture suits low light and shallow depth of field with strong background blur.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APS-C | 1.5x | 45mm | 43.6° | 51.4° |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN good for video?
Its stepping motor gives smooth and fairly quiet autofocus in video.
Does the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN have stabilization?
No. It relies on in-body stabilization where the camera provides it.
What field of view does it give?
About a 45mm lens on full frame, close to a normal view.
Alternatives for Sony E from other brands
All Sony E lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
