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Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC HSM Wide Angle Lens

0.09x - f/1.4 - MPN: 300101 See Product Details

$489.00 - $499.00  
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Product Details of Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC HSM Wide Angle Lens

Description

This large aperture 30mm F1.4 EX DC HSM lens is designed to match the APS-C size image sensors of digital SLR cameras. Two SLD glass elements are especially effective in the compensation of magnification chromatic aberration.

Quick Glance

Camera Mount: Canon SLR Cameras

Lens Type: Wide Angle

Max Focal Length: 30 mm

Max Aperture: f/ 1.4

Summary

Product Title: Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC HSM Wide Angle Lens

Manufacturer: Sigma

Lowest Price: $489.00

Power Score: 3.9 | 9 Reviews

Usage Information

Compatible Camera Mount: Canon SLR Cameras

Lens Type: Wide Angle

Lens Features

Lens Type: Wide Angle

Max Aperture: f/ 1.4

Optics

Min Focal Length: 30 mm

Max Focal Length: 30 mm

Max Aperture: f/ 1.4

Min Focus Distance: 15.7 in

Filter Size Supported: 62 mm

Dimensions

Weight: 15.17 oz

Dimensions: 2.32" Length x 2.97" Diameter

Physical Specifications

Dimensions: 2.32" Length x 2.97" Diameter

Diameter: 2.97 in

Length: 2.3 in

Weight: 15.17 oz

Warranty

Warranty Information: 1 Year Limited Warranty

More Info

URL: Manufacturer Link

Reference

Warranty Information: 1 Year Limited Warranty

URL: Manufacturer Link

General

URL: Manufacturer Link

Dimensions: 2.32" Length x 2.97" Diameter

Additional Specifications

Lens Construction: 7 Elements in 7 Groups

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Reviews on Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC HSM Wide Angle Lens

  • 5
  By member: hlchai - Jun 23, 2008

Sigma 30mm f/1.4

Strengths: solid feel, good price

Weakness: none so far

price of this lense is pretty awesome already, and i got an open-box for even cheaper $. very happy with it. large aperture makes need for flash is not always necessary. perfect for pix of kid around the house. a bit on the heavy end, but that is just an indication of quality lenses.

  • 4
  By member: tingchuan_wang_5071255720 - Apr 17, 2008

A very good lense

Strengths: Made in Japan, f/1.4, Good price

Weakness: A little tight when connecting to camera

Overall, this is a very good lense. With f/1.4, I don't need flashight to get a picture of my kids indoor. The motor is also quiet and fast. I used to use Sigma 105mm f/2.8 for portrait, now this lense is more convenience.

  • 4
  By member: KPBara - Oct 4, 2007

Sigma 30mm f/1.4

Strengths: Center sharpness, no halation, f/1.4, HSM, build

Weakness: Quality control, border softness

I bought this lens after using the Canon 28mm f/1.8 for 9 months and being dissatisfied with halation (hazy, soft focus look) at f/1.8 and f/2. The sigma has virtually no halation wide open. At f/1.4 it is roughly as sharp as the Canon at f/1.8, and is perfectly useable at f/2.0. Center sharpness at f/2.8 equals my Canon 24-105L at f/4. On the down side, borders are soft until f/5.6. Also, this...

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  • 5
  By member: ilvmykl - Jun 21, 2007

Great lens and good price!

Strengths: Solid feel, comes with lens hood and soft case, great bokeh, "Canon L" like quality in images, 4 year Sigma Warranty

Weakness: I have heard of some users receiving this lens with front-focusing issues.

I bought this lens to use with my Canon Rebel XTI. I had the Canon EF 50mm 1.8 and the Sigma 30mm 1.4 is hands down a better lens. Great bokeh, fast and silent focusing motor, very sharp pictures with nice contrast. I love this lens so much that I sold my Canon 50mm. I would highly recommend getting this lens. I've read some reports while researching this lens that there are people having...

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  • 4
  By member: mspivak - Nov 30, 2005

Sigma 30mm 1.4 EX Lens for Canon

Strengths: Fast focus, quiet, nice bokeh, beautiful sharp photos.

Weakness: None really. Lens is a little heavy.

I purchased this lens about a week ago and have taken about 75 shots. The auto focus is very fast and quiet, even in dim light. I am extremely impressed with the sharpness and color rendition of the pictures. It is much sharper than the Canon EF 50mm f1.8 II lens, and Tamron 18-200 lens that I also use. This is now going to be by carry around lens.

  • 5
  By member: a.guenin_1091717075 - Sep 5, 2006

Sigma 30mm f/1.4

Strengths: large aperture, sharp images

Weakness: only fits cameras with smaller image sensors

On cameras with the smaller image sensors this lens is almost the equivalent of the classic 50mm lens on film cameras. The large aperture lets you blur the background and/or shoot in low light situations. I've been very happy with this one.

  • 1
  By member: garrepa2 - Mar 17, 2007

Poor Sharpness

Strengths: Fast

Weakness: poor image quality

I wanted a fast "normal lens" for my Canon XT. Unfortunately the image quality is VERY poor. I returned lens immediately anc picked up at Canon 50mm f1.4. The difference is amazing. I know the 50mm on the XT is a slight telephoto (which is a good lens for portraits), another option is the 28mm f1.8 if you really want a "normal" lens.

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  • 2.9
  productwiki.com - Feb 4, 2011

Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC HSM | Canon

The Sigma 30mm F1.4 is a prime lens available for a variety of mounts / camera bodies (Canon, Nikon, Sigma, Sony, Pentax). ... PROS: (1) made in Japan (2) stunning bokeh (out-of-focus area effect) (3) very good in low light conditions (4) sharp center (5) quiet autofocus with manual override ... CONS: (1) made by a 3rd party manufacturer - might not work properly on newer cameras, even if they...

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  • 4.2
  testseek.com - Nov 5, 2009

Sigma AF 30mm f/1.4 DC EX

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