30mm f/1.4 DC HSM Art
- 30mm
- f/1.4
- Prime
- 435 g
- Min focus 0.3 m
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Quick answer
A compact fast prime for APS-C DSLRs, about 435 g, with a 62mm filter size. On a crop body it frames like a roughly 48mm lens on full frame.
Pros
- f/1.4 aperture
- Compact at about 435 g
- HSM autofocus
- Close focus 0.3 m
Cons
- APS-C only
- Heavier than a typical 35mm f/1.8
- Not stabilized
Verdict
An excellent fast normal lens for Canon crop bodies.
About this lens
Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC HSM Art: an APS-C fast wide-angle prime lens with a 30mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/1.4, made for Canon EF mount cameras, from the Sigma Art line with Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus. A fast prime for APS-C and mirrorless cameras from Sigma's Contemporary line.
Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC HSM Art specifications
- Brand
- Sigma
- Mount
- Canon EF
- Focal length
- 30mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/1.4
- Lens type
- Prime
- Format coverage
- aps-c
- Optical construction
- 9 elements in 9 groups
- Aperture blades
- 9
- Autofocus motor
- HSM
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.3 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.15x
- Filter thread
- 62 mm
- Weight
- 435 g
- Length
- 63.3 mm
- Diameter
- 74.2 mm
Specification source: sigmaphoto.com
What can you shoot with the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC HSM Art?
- Everyday photography on APS-C
- Portraits in low light
- Street and travel
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 | 1.6x | 48mm | 41.1° | 48.5° |
Frequently asked questions
Does the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC HSM Art work on full-frame cameras?
It mounts on full-frame bodies, but it is designed for APS-C and will vignette or need a crop.
What field of view does it give on Canon APS-C?
About that of a 48mm lens on full frame, a normal view.
Does the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC HSM Art have stabilization?
No. Stabilization has to come from the camera body if it offers it; otherwise use a faster shutter speed or a tripod.
Alternatives for Canon EF from other brands
All Canon EF lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
