The Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary is a Sigma 30mm prime for Micro Four Thirds, released in 2016. It covers 60mm in full-frame terms at a maximum aperture of f/1.4. It offers a 265g build.
Best for: Portraits, events, and low-light shooting
Pros
- Wide f/1.4 aperture for low-light and subject separation
- Competitive price for the aperture and build
Cons
- Not weather sealed
What this lens is good for
Everyday low light
A 60mm full-frame equivalent at a fast f/1.4 from Sigma for around $339, sharp and well built, undercutting the first-party fast normals. The slightly-long-of-normal view and bright aperture make it a strong everyday, portrait, and low-light prime on a budget.
Portraits and separation
The 60mm equivalent and f/1.4 aperture give pleasing subject separation for half-body portraits and detail shots against clean backgrounds. There is no weather sealing, so it suits controlled and fair-weather use, but the value for the aperture is excellent.
Specifications
| Lens | |
| Brand | Sigma |
| Type | prime |
| Status | current |
| Released | 2016-06 |
| Mount | mft |
| Optics | |
| Focal length | 30mm |
| FF equivalent | 60mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.4 |
| Min aperture | f/16 |
| Aperture blades | 9 |
| Elements / Groups | 9 / 7 |
| Focus | |
| Autofocus | Stepping Motor |
| MF override | Yes |
| Min focus distance | 0.3m |
| Max magnification | 0.1x |
| Stabilisation | |
| OIS | No |
| Dual IS compatible | No |
| Physical | |
| Weather sealed | No |
| Filter size | 52mm |
| Weight | 265g |
| Dimensions | 58.9mm length x 64mm diameter |
| Pricing | |
| Price (approx.) | $339 USD |