Sigma 30mm F1.4 Contemporary DC DN Lens for Sony E Black

4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars | 4,421 ratings

Price: 279

Last update: 01-10-2025


About this item

SONY E-mount
With nine rounded aperture blades, a stepping ring motor, and compact design
Perfect paring of high performance and pricing, Contemporary compactness, Art line Image Quality
Accessories Included: Lens Hood, Rear and Front Cap. Diaphragm blades: 9 (Rounded)
DC Lens Compatability SONY a33, a55, a57, a58, a65, a77, a99, a100, a200, a230, a300, a330, a350, a380, a700, a900

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Top reviews from the United States

Jorge Ramos
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Lens for Everything
Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2023
The Sigma 30mm F1.4 Contemporary DC DN Lens for Sony E A6000 is a fantastic piece of equipment that offers exceptional image quality and versatility. As a photographer, I have been using this lens for several months now, and I have been blown away by its performance.

One of the things that I love most about this lens is its fast f/1.4 aperture, which allows for excellent low light performance and beautiful bokeh. I have been able to capture stunning portraits and creative shots with this lens that I couldn't achieve with other lenses in my collection.

Another aspect of this lens that impressed me is its build quality. The lens is well-constructed and feels solid in the hand, which gives me confidence that it can withstand the rigors of regular use. The autofocus is quick and accurate, which is particularly useful when shooting fast-moving subjects.

In terms of image quality, this lens does not disappoint. The sharpness is excellent throughout the entire frame, even when shooting wide open at f/1.4. The colors are also accurate, and the contrast is punchy, giving images a beautiful pop.

Overall, I highly recommend the Sigma 30mm F1.4 Contemporary DC DN Lens for Sony E A6000 to any photographer looking for a high-quality, versatile lens that can capture stunning images in a variety of shooting scenarios. Whether you're shooting portraits, landscapes, or street photography, this lens is an excellent choice that won't disappoint.
Jon
5.0 out of 5 stars Fast prime, excellent performance
Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2024
Neat little lens that produces sharp shots. Has fast autofocus, minimal edge distortion (easily fixed in post) and accurate color rendition.

This 30mm 1.4 lens is a 45mm (f2.1) full-frame equivalent, so it definitely excels in low-light scenes and subject separation for portraits.

Paired with a compact APS-C body, this Sigma lens is also reasonably compact for travel purposes.

One thing I wish it did have was OSS, but for the price, it does everything else exceptionally well.
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Jon
5.0 out of 5 stars Fast prime, excellent performance
Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2024
Neat little lens that produces sharp shots. Has fast autofocus, minimal edge distortion (easily fixed in post) and accurate color rendition.

This 30mm 1.4 lens is a 45mm (f2.1) full-frame equivalent, so it definitely excels in low-light scenes and subject separation for portraits.

Paired with a compact APS-C body, this Sigma lens is also reasonably compact for travel purposes.

One thing I wish it did have was OSS, but for the price, it does everything else exceptionally well.
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Mark
5.0 out of 5 stars Best Prime for Sony APS-C
Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2016
This is without a doubt my favorite lens. For reference, these are the lenses I have used on my e mount cameras: Sony 18-55mm kit lens, Sony 55-210mm telephoto lens, Sony 18-105mm f/4, Sigma 30mm f/2.8, Sigma 50mm f/1.4 (LA-EA3 adapted), Sony 35mm F/1.8 (LA-EA3 adapted). The closest in sharpness and depth of focus is the Sigma 50mm f/1.4, but since it uses an adapted the auto focus and overall function is somewhat degraded. The lens operates wonderfully as a native lens, the focus is very fast and the overall feel is very comfortable. The fit is a bit tighter than my other e-mount lenses, but this is not necessarily a bad thing.

Now to the downsides. This lens was designed for 4/3 cameras, which have smaller sensors than the Sony APS-C. Ultimately, this only effects the edges, and it is not even noticeable unless you are looking for it. There is some significant fringing when open past f/2, but this is easily correctable in any post-processing program and is pretty normal for lenses this fast. I would recommend looking into the DxOMark review of this lens as they provide valuable and objective information about the lenses they review.

Here are the biggest upsides. The bokeh is outstanding as you would expect from a fast lens like this. As far as light is concerned this lens is pretty nice, but has some room for improvement. The transmission on this lens is T/1.8. This lens is equivalent to 45mm on a full frame sensor, which I found to look better than 35mm (52.5mm equivalent). My opinion is if you can only have one prime, this is plenty wide and super fast. The focus ring is much better than the Sony 35mm f/1.8, and turns very smoothly. Looking through the EVF you can see the focal distance as you turn the ring.

At the end of the day, this is the best prime to buy for any Sony APS-C camera. Although it looks best on an a6300, this will take amazing pictures on any camera. The photos are taken from a Sony a6300 with some minor touch ups in Lightroom. Finally, I would recommend grabbing Amazon's 52mm polarizing filter for this. Its not the best filter out there, but its nice enough for the price.

Pros: Inexpensive, sharp, fast, overall performer
Cons: Minor vignetting and chromatic aberration
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Mark
5.0 out of 5 stars Best Prime for Sony APS-C
Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2016
This is without a doubt my favorite lens. For reference, these are the lenses I have used on my e mount cameras: Sony 18-55mm kit lens, Sony 55-210mm telephoto lens, Sony 18-105mm f/4, Sigma 30mm f/2.8, Sigma 50mm f/1.4 (LA-EA3 adapted), Sony 35mm F/1.8 (LA-EA3 adapted). The closest in sharpness and depth of focus is the Sigma 50mm f/1.4, but since it uses an adapted the auto focus and overall function is somewhat degraded. The lens operates wonderfully as a native lens, the focus is very fast and the overall feel is very comfortable. The fit is a bit tighter than my other e-mount lenses, but this is not necessarily a bad thing.

Now to the downsides. This lens was designed for 4/3 cameras, which have smaller sensors than the Sony APS-C. Ultimately, this only effects the edges, and it is not even noticeable unless you are looking for it. There is some significant fringing when open past f/2, but this is easily correctable in any post-processing program and is pretty normal for lenses this fast. I would recommend looking into the DxOMark review of this lens as they provide valuable and objective information about the lenses they review.

Here are the biggest upsides. The bokeh is outstanding as you would expect from a fast lens like this. As far as light is concerned this lens is pretty nice, but has some room for improvement. The transmission on this lens is T/1.8. This lens is equivalent to 45mm on a full frame sensor, which I found to look better than 35mm (52.5mm equivalent). My opinion is if you can only have one prime, this is plenty wide and super fast. The focus ring is much better than the Sony 35mm f/1.8, and turns very smoothly. Looking through the EVF you can see the focal distance as you turn the ring.

At the end of the day, this is the best prime to buy for any Sony APS-C camera. Although it looks best on an a6300, this will take amazing pictures on any camera. The photos are taken from a Sony a6300 with some minor touch ups in Lightroom. Finally, I would recommend grabbing Amazon's 52mm polarizing filter for this. Its not the best filter out there, but its nice enough for the price.

Pros: Inexpensive, sharp, fast, overall performer
Cons: Minor vignetting and chromatic aberration
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