Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC HSM is a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF)
Standard Prime lens with APS-C / DX max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with
SA Mount cameras.
The Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC HSM is also available in the Canon EF and Nikon F (DX) mounts.
What type of photography is the Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC HSM lens good for?
The choice of photography type for which you intend to use the Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC HSM is a crucial decision factor. Below, we have assessed its suitability for various photography scenarios:
There is only one more lens with the Sigma SA mount that has the exact same focal and aperture range with the Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC HSM, the Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC HSM.
Lenses in Sigma SA Mount with Same Focal and Aperture Range
Reasons to Buy the Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC HSM Lens
Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC HSM lens in a list form to assist you in determining whether it offers the features you need.
| Autofocus |
| Distance Scale |
| Hood supplied |
| Full-time Manual Focusing |
| Very Fast Aperture |
| 9 Diaphragm Blades for Smooth Bokeh |
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Lens Mount
Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC HSM is compatible with cameras that have a Sigma SA lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sigma SA lenses are Sigma SD1 Merrill, Sigma SD1 and .
Size, Weight and Filter Thread
The size and weight are crucial factors to consider when searching for your next lens. Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC HSM has a maximum diameter of 74mm and a total length of 63mm. It weighs 435g / 15.3 oz.
Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC HSM has a filter thread of 62mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC HSM:
You can also check All Sigma SA Mount Lenses with 62mm Filter Thread Size to find the matching lenses.
Focal Range
Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC HSM has a fixed focal length of 30mm which has a 35mm equivalent focal range of 45mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
Optical Image Stabilization
Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC HSM doesn't have an optical image stabilization system so the only option to stabilize the image taken with this lens is to mount on a camera body with IBIS (sensor based In-body image stabilization).
Maximum Magnification Ratio
Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC HSM has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.15x with a minimum focusing distance of 0.3m. 0.15x ratio is quite low, making this lens unsuitable even for modest close-up photography.
Below are the 3 Standard Prime type Sigma SA mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:
Aperture
The Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC HSM features a maximum aperture of F1.4 and can be stopped down to a minimum aperture of F16. With an exceptionally wide F1.4 maximum aperture, this lens excels in challenging low-light environments, letting you shoot at lower ISO speeds to keep images clean and noise-free. Given the wider 30mm field of view, the background will naturally stay a bit more in focus, making it ideal for environmental portraits, street photography, or landscapes where context matters. Stopping down to F16 gives you plenty of sweep for landscapes or outdoor group shots where you need everything sharp from front to back.
Optical Formula
Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC HSM's optical formula consists of 9 elements in 8 groups . Special elements used in this design is 1 aspherical element.
Lens Hood
Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC HSM comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos. The model number of the hood is LH686-01.
Popular Comparisons of Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC HSM
Here are the 8 most popular comparisons of the Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC HSM amongst Camera Decision readers.
Top Alternatives of Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC HSM Lens
In addition, it would be interesting to check which lenses from other mounts are most commonly compared with the Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC HSM.
Top Alternatives of Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC HSM in Other Lens Mounts
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