SeekerSigma 30mm F1.4 DC HSM Art
The Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC HSM is a solid option for APS-C photographers who want a standard-angle prime with an f/1.4 aperture, but it's a little pricey compared with f/1.8 lenses.
-- As reviewed by PCMag
Product details
- Offering the bright F1.4 aperture and an angle of view extremely close to that of human vision
- Macro Focus Range : 0.30 m, Focal Length : 30 mm
- Placed under the Art category, this large-aperture standard lens with an angle of view equivalent to 45mm on a 35mm camera
- A rear focus system prevents focus-dependent variation in aberration, making high-level image quality possible throughout the entire image
- Filter Size 62mm Maximum Magnifications 1:6.8
PROS
+ Compact.
+ Opens to f/1.4.
+ Very sharp when stopped down.
+ 0.3-meter close focus.
+ Sturdy build.
CONS
- Some edge softness at wide apertures.
- Modest barrel distortion.
- Lacks optical stabilization.
- Pricey.
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By PCMag on November 07, 2014
The Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC HSM is a solid option for APS-C photographers who want a standard-angle prime with an f/1.4 aperture, but it's a little pricey compared with f/1.8 lenses.
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