Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary For MFT

Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens Micro Four Thirds - Brand New review

The Sigma 30mm f1.4 DC DN is a standard lens for mirrorless cameras with 'cropped' sensors, available in the Sony E and Canon EF-M mounts, as well as for the smaller Micro Four Thirds format.

Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary Review

The Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary is a bright, crisp, standard-angle lens for Sony and Micro Four Thirds mirrorless cameras. While f/1.4 lenses are readily available for SLR systems, they're not as plentiful for mirrorless cameras, especially those that use smaller than full-frame sensors. The Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary ($339) is a compact, bright, standard-angle lens, available for both Sony APS-C and Micro Four Thirds camera systems. It's a strong performer, capturing crisp photos and delivering strong control over depth of field. Design The 30mm F1.4 ($309.00 at Amazon) is fairly compact for an f/1.4 design. It measures 2.9 by 2.6 inches (HD), weighs just 9.4 ounces, and supports 52mm front filters. The barrel is a mix of metal and polycarbonate, but unlike the wider, pricier Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary, the lens is not sealed to protect entry of dust and moisture. You can buy the lens in an E-mount version for Sony cameras with APS-C sensors, or for Micro Four Thirds cameras from Olympus and Panasonic. The APS-C sensor is larger, so the lens acts like a 45mm full-fame lens when paire...

Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens Micro Four Thirds - Brand New review

This new Sigma lens is part of the Contemporary range. It offers a bright f/1.4 aperture and on Sony E mount APS-C format cameras offers a “35mm equivalent” of a short standard lens of 45mm. The MFT fit version offers the equivalent of a long standard lens of 60mm.