Quick answer
The Sigma 30mm f/2.8 EX DN is a wide-angle prime lens covering 30mm at f/2.8 for the Sony E mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
About this lens
Sigma 30mm f/2.8 EX DN: a wide-angle prime lens with a 30mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8, made for Sony E mount cameras. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
Sigma 30mm f/2.8 EX DN specifications
- Brand
- Sigma
- Mount
- Sony E
- Focal length
- 30mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Lens type
- Prime
- Released
- 2012
- Optical construction
- 7 elements in 5 groups
- Aperture blades
- 7
- Autofocus motor
- in lens (hsm)
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.3 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.12x
- Filter thread
- 46 mm
- Weight
- 135 g
Specification source: dyxum.com
What can you shoot with the Sigma 30mm f/2.8 EX DN?
At 30mm this is a wide-angle prime, which typically suits:
- Landscapes and cityscapes
- Street and travel photography
- Environmental portraits and interiors
Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 30mm | 61.9° | 71.6° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 45mm | 43.6° | 51.4° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Sigma 30mm f/2.8 EX DN use?
It uses the Sony E mount, so it fits Sony E cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Sigma 30mm f/2.8 EX DN?
It is a fixed 30mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.8. That makes it a wide-angle lens.
Is the Sigma 30mm f/2.8 EX DN a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 30mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/2.8.
What is the Sigma 30mm f/2.8 EX DN equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 45mm on full frame, with a 43.6° horizontal and 51.4° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Sigma 30mm f/2.8 EX DN fit?
Any Sony E-mount camera, including Sony A1, Sony A3000, Sony A5000, Sony A5100, and Sony A6000 and 28 more.
Alternatives for Sony E from other brands
All Sony E lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
