Just Announced: Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Sony E-Mount APS-C Lens

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Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens for Sony E-Mount (Pre-Order here for $339.00) is designed for APS-C-format Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras, where it provides a 45mm equivalent focal length. The bright f/1.4 maximum aperture benefits working in low-light conditions and also affords extensive control over focus placement for selective focus.

Optical design includes one aspherical element and one double-sided aspherical element pair to significantly reduce spherical aberrations for increased clarity and definition for notably sharp image quality. This compact prime also incorporates a stepping AF motor for smooth, near-silent autofocus performance ideal for video recording.

Highlights:

  • Sony E Mount/APS-C Format
  • 45mm (35mm Equivalent)
  • Aperture Range: f/1.4 to f/16
  • Three Aspherical Surfaces
  • Stepping AF Motor
  • Minimum Focus Distance: 11.81″ (30 cm)
  • Elements/Groups: 9/7
  • Filter Thread: 52 mm
  • Dimensions (DxL): 2.6 x 2.9″ (66.04 x 73.66 mm)
  • Weight: 9.3 oz (264 g)

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    Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens for Sony E-Mount (Pre-Order here for $339.00)

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    10 thoughts on “Just Announced: Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Sony E-Mount APS-C Lens”

      1. Here how it works. A 30mm lens will still be a 30mm no matter what format camera it’s used on. When shooting APS-C, 30mm is normal focal length that gives you the field of view you’d have with a 45mm lens on fullframe – but it’s actual focal length does not change.

        1. Thanks Brian.
          I am new to this. Please correct me if I am wrong. The constant max aperture criterion applies to zoom lenses, yes? But there are also some fixed FL lenses designated as ‘contemporary’

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