Sigma 30mm F1.4 Contemporary DC DN Lens for Micro 4/3
Sigma 30mm F1. 4 DC DN Contemporary Combining outstanding optical performance and compact design, the new affordable Sigma 30mm F1. 4 DC DN Contemporary Lens brings immense value to mirrorless cameras. Boasting superior image quality with F1. 4 brightness, the versatile lens covers a wide range of photo and video capture scenarios, delighting users with
Sigma 30mm F1. 4 DC DN Contemporary Combining outstanding optical performance and compact design, the new affordable Sigma 30mm F1. 4 DC DN Contemporary Lens brings immense value to mirrorless cameras. Boasting superior image quality with F1. 4 brightness, the versatile lens covers a wide range of photo and video capture scenarios, delighting users with its beautiful bokeh effects. Contemporary Line Performance and Value Represents first affordable F1. 4 performance lens for the mirrorless market Sigma engineered quality within a sleek compact design Fast, smooth AF stepping motor designed to support video Features one aspherical element and one double-sided aspherical element producing imaging quality comparable to the Art line. Features 9 elements / 7 groups, Minimum Aperture: F1. 6, 52mm filter thread, Minimum Focus Distance: 11. 8in, Weight: 9. 3oz, Dimensions: 2. 6×2. 9in. Sigma Global Vision lenses including the new 30mm F1. 4 Contemporary lenses can be updated with the latest lens software from a workstation or laptop using the Sigma Optimization Pro software and Sigma USB Dock (sold separately). Tested for Optimum Performance Sigma lenses are born of well-thought-out design concepts, exceptional Japanese craftsmanship and Manufacturing, and advanced lens performance testing and evaluation. To this end, Sigma has developed its own A1 proprietary MTF (modulation transfer function) measuring system using 46-megapixel Fovea direct image sensors. Even the most elusive high-frequency details are within the scope of Sigma’s quality control inspections. Every Global Vision lens is A1 tested, analyzed and approved before leaving the factory ensuring maximum performance out of the box.
Top 3 Micro 4/3 prime. Very sharp, shallow DoF, and beautiful bokeh Micro 4/3 (MFT) systems have quite a few affordable and very good lenses, both Panasonic and Olympus.However when looking for a large aperture (f1.4 or larger) lens that’s sharp and with shallow DoF, things get a bit complicated.Our options, with autofocus, are:Panasonic Leica Summilux DG 25mm F1.4 for USD 519.99Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm f1.2 PRO for USD 1,199.99or this lens, the Sigma 30mm f1.4 DC DN Contemporary for USD 339.00Granted the Olympus has…
Good value and intriguing focal length I’ve tried several lens on the m43 platform through the years, and ultimately I believe primes are one of the best ways to get the results.Yes, this is a bit larger than the 25 f1.4, but the combination of the MFD (minimum focus distance), aperture, and focal length do make it one of my favorite lens.I’ve tried the 17, 25, 45, 75 primes from Olympus and the 12-35 zoom from Panasonic.The 30mm is one of my most used lens now.
Really good, but check the focus. Great color and sharpness. My copy had a slight back focus (which is weird on mft) at f1.4 on my GX8, so I returned it.I didn’t feel it was too big. I did come from a DSLR, so any MFT lens/camera combo doesn’t feel too big. Maybe if you’re using a Panasonic GM1 or GM5.I would recommend this lens, but check the focus.