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Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC HSM A Mount Review

Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC HSM

Main Features

  • 30mm Focal Range
  • F1.4 Max Aperture
  • Filter Thread: 62mm
  • Max Format: APS-C / DX
  • Sony Alpha Mount
  • Weight: 430g / 0.95 lb
  • Dimensions(øxL): 77mm x 59mm
  • Min Focus Distance: 0.4m
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Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC HSM Overview


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 A Mount cameras.

What type of photography is the Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC HSM lens good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use the Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC HSM is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Suitability
Bird/WildlifeFair
SportsAverage
PortraitExcellent
TravelGood
StreetVery Good
WeddingExcellent
Walk AroundGood
VloggingGood
LandscapeGood
Macro

Reasons to Buy 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 help you determine whether it offers the features you need.

PROs
Autofocus
Hood supplied
Full-time Manual Focusing
Very Fast Aperture
8 Diaphragm Blades for Smooth Bokeh
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CONs
No Weather Sealing


Lens Mount

Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC HSM is compatible with cameras that have a Sony Alpha lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony Alpha lenses are Sony A68, Sony A77 II and Sony A58.

Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC HSM is also available in Canon EF-S , Nikon F (DX), Four Thirds, Pentax KAF and Sigma SA mounts.

Size, Weight and Filter Thread

Size and weight is a very important decision factor when searching for your next lens. Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC HSM has a maximum diameter of 77mm and 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:

  • 62mm Variable ND Lens Filters
  • 62mm Circular Polarizer Lens Filters
  • 62mm Clear Protection Lens Filters




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 Sony Alpha mount that have similar focal range but features Optical Image Stabilization.

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Below are the 3 Standard Prime type Sony Alpha mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:

  • Tamron 45mm F1.8 Di VC USD: 0.3x - (Compare)
  • Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM: 0.2x - (Compare)
  • Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM A: 0.18x - (Compare)

Aperture

Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC HSM has a max aperture of F1.4 and a minimum aperture of F16.0.

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 eight 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
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Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS Lens Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS
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APS-C / DX 170 g / 0.37 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
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Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC HSM Alternatives in Sony Alpha Mount
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Sony 24mm F2 SSM Carl Zeiss Distagon T Lens Sony 24mm F2 SSM Carl Zeiss Distagon T
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Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM Lens Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
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APS-C / DX 170 g / 0.37 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
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Tamron SP 35mm F1.8 Di VC USD Lens Tamron SP 35mm F1.8 Di VC USD
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35mm FF 450 g / 0.99 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 24mm F1.8 EX DG Aspherical Macro Lens Sigma 24mm F1.8 EX DG Aspherical Macro
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35mm FF 580 g / 1.28 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
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35mm FF 660 g / 1.45 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
Rokinon T-S 24mm f3.5 ED AS UMC Lens Rokinon T-S 24mm f3.5 ED AS UMC
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35mm FF 680 g / 1.50 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM Lens Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM
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Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC HSM Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Sigma
Lens Type Prime
Lens Type Standard Prime
Lens Mount Sony Alpha
Max Format APS-C / DX
Focal Range 30mm
Image Stabilization No
Colour Black
Zoom Method No Zoom
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 1.0X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F1.4
Min Aperture F16.0
Aperture Ring No
Diaphragm Blades 8
Optics
Optical Elements 7
Optical Groups 7

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.4m
Max Magnification unknown
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type Ultrasonic
Full Time Manual Yes
Focus Method Unknown
Distance Scale No
DoF Scale No
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 430g
Diameter 77mm
Length 59mm
Weather Sealing No
Filter Thread 62mm
Filter Notes -
Hood Supplied Yes
Tripod Collar No
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