Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX 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
F(DX) Mount cameras.
The Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC HSM is also available in the Canon EF-S , Four Thirds, Pentax KAF, Sony Alpha and Sigma SA mounts.
What type of photography is the Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC HSM lens good for?
The choice of photography type for which you intend to use the Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX 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 Nikon F (DX) mount that has the exact same focal and aperture range with the Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC HSM, the Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC HSM.
Lenses in Nikon F (DX) Mount with Same Focal and Aperture Range
Reasons to Buy the Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC HSM Lens
Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC HSM lens in a list form to assist you in determining whether it offers the features you need.
| Autofocus |
| Hood supplied |
| Full-time Manual Focusing |
| Very Fast Aperture |
| 8 Diaphragm Blades for Smooth Bokeh |
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Lens Mount
Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC HSM is compatible with cameras that have a Nikon F (DX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon F (DX) lenses are Nikon D3500, Nikon D7500 and Nikon D5600.
Size, Weight and Filter Thread
The size and weight are crucial factors to consider when searching for your next lens. Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC HSM has a maximum diameter of 77mm and a total length of 59mm. It weighs 430g / 15.2 oz.
Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX 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 EX DC HSM:
You can also check All Nikon F Mount Lenses with 62mm Filter Thread Size to find the matching lenses.
Focal Range
Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX 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 EX 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).
Alternatively, you can check the Tamron 35mm F1.8 Di VC USD in Nikon F (DX) mount that have similar focal range but features Optical Image Stabilization.
Lenses Similar to Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC HSM With Optical Image Stabilization
Below are the 3 Standard Prime type Nikon F mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:
Aperture
The Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX 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 EX DC HSM's optical formula consists of 7 elements in 7 groups .
Lens Hood
Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC HSM comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos.
Body Colour
Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC HSM is available in Black color.
Popular Comparisons of Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC HSM
Here are the 8 most popular comparisons of the Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC HSM amongst Camera Decision readers.
Top Alternatives of Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX 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 EX DC HSM.
Top Alternatives of Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC HSM in Other Lens Mounts
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