After many years remained calm, Sigma has added a new DN lens, called Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens. This is a large aperture lens for APS-C and Micro Four Thirds formats; and the user can also choose for Sony E-mounts, depending on the type of cameras. With features such as a stepping AF motor, lightweight, large aperture, this would be a good lens for photography and shooting.
This is the first lens to be put in DN Contemporary line with the compact size of 65 x 73mm and weighs only 265gram. The lens design with glossy black housing instead of silver as previous DN lens. The filter diameter size of this lens is popular 52mm. The lens has a 30mm focal length, 45mm viewing angle equivalent to full-frame sensor mounted on APS-C and 60mm equivalent when mounted on Micro Four Thirds.
This Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN lens is optimized to offer high optical performance and features in a compact design, considered a major benefit of mirrorless cameras compared to DSLRs. Sigma said the lens optics structure includes 9 elements in 7 groups; one aspherical element and one double-sided aspherical element to deliver equivalent image quality as ART lens line.
This lens uses A stepping AF motor and minimum focus distance of this lens is 30cm. Wide aperture of the lens to f/1.4 with 9 blades rounded diaphragm contributes to a pleasing bokeh quality.
Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens price settled around $339.00 and can be pre-ordered exclusively on B&Hphoto store. It comes with different versions of mounting as Sony E-mount or Micro Four Thirds.
Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Specifications:
- Dimensions: 64.8 x 73.3 mm
- Weight: 265 g
- Mount: Sony E / APS-C / Micro Four Thirds
- 35mm Focal Length: 45 mm (Sony E/APS-C)
- 35mm Focal Length: 60 mm (Micro Four Thirds)
- Aperture: f/1.4-f/16
- Three Aspherical Surfaces
- One High-Refractive Index Element
- Super Multi-Layer Coating
- Stepping AF Motor
- Focus Distance: 30 cm
- Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm
- Elements: 9
- Groups: 7
- Front Filter: 52 mm
- TSC Construction
- Brass Bayonet Mount