Sigma 30mm F2.8 EX DN 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
E Mount cameras.
The Sigma 30mm F2.8 EX DN is also available in the Micro Four Thirds mount.
What type of photography is the Sigma 30mm F2.8 EX DN lens good for?
The choice of photography type for which you intend to use the Sigma 30mm F2.8 EX DN is a crucial decision factor. Below, we have assessed its suitability for various photography scenarios:
There is only one more lens with the Sony E mount that has the exact same focal and aperture range with the Sigma 30mm F2.8 EX DN, the Sigma 30mm F2.8 DN.
Lenses in Sony E Mount with Same Focal and Aperture Range
Reasons to Buy the Sigma 30mm F2.8 EX DN Lens
Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Sigma 30mm F2.8 EX DN lens in a list form to assist you in determining whether it offers the features you need.
| Autofocus |
| Light weight at only 135g / 4.8 oz |
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| No Weather Sealing |
| Hood is not supplied |
Lens Mount
Sigma 30mm F2.8 EX DN is compatible with cameras that have a Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony ZV-E10 II, Sony A6700 and Sony FX30.
Size, Weight and Filter Thread
The size and weight are crucial factors to consider when searching for your next lens. Sigma 30mm F2.8 EX DN has a maximum diameter of 61mm and a total length of 39mm. It weighs 135g / 4.8 oz.
Check the size of the Sigma 30mm F2.8 EX DN when attached to E Mount cameras:
Sigma 30mm F2.8 EX DN Size with E Mount Cameras
Sigma 30mm F2.8 EX DN has a filter thread of 46mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Sigma 30mm F2.8 EX DN:
You can also check All Sony E Mount Lenses with 46mm Filter Thread Size to find the matching lenses.
Focal Range
Sigma 30mm F2.8 EX DN 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 F2.8 EX DN 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 Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS. in Sony E mount that have similar focal range but features Optical Image Stabilization.
Lenses Similar to Sigma 30mm F2.8 EX DN With Optical Image Stabilization
Below are the 3 Standard Prime type Sony E mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:
Aperture
The Sigma 30mm F2.8 EX DN features a maximum aperture of F2.8 and can be stopped down to a minimum aperture of F22. An aperture of F2.8 provides a solid balance, offering capable low-light performance and giving you plenty of flexibility when shooting indoors or during golden hour. 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. The minimum setting of F22 is excellent for deep depth of field work like macro photography, though you may want to avoid the absolute smallest settings to skip the sharpness loss caused by optical diffraction.
Optical Formula
Sigma 30mm F2.8 EX DN's optical formula consists of 7 elements in 5 groups . Special elements used in this design is Super Multi-Layer Coating.
Lens Hood
Sigma 30mm F2.8 EX DN doesn't come with a lens hood.
Body Colour
Sigma 30mm F2.8 EX DN is available in Black color.
Popular Comparisons of Sigma 30mm F2.8 EX DN
Here are the 8 most popular comparisons of the Sigma 30mm F2.8 EX DN amongst Camera Decision readers.
Top Alternatives of Sigma 30mm F2.8 EX DN Lens
In addition, it would be interesting to check which lenses from other mounts are most commonly compared with the Sigma 30mm F2.8 EX DN.
Top Alternatives of Sigma 30mm F2.8 EX DN in Other Lens Mounts
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