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Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras
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Brand | Sigma |
Focal Length Description | Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Autofocus Lens for Canon Digital |
Lens Type | Wide Angle |
Compatible Mountings | Canon EF-S |
Camera Lens Description | 30 millimetres |
About this item
- 30mm focal length
- 2 low-dispersion glass elements, glass mold aspherical lens element
- 50.7-degree angle of view
- 11.81-inch minimum focusing distance
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Picture quality | — | — | 4.6 | 4.1 | — | 4.4 |
Auto focus | — | — | 4.5 | 4.0 | — | 4.0 |
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lens type | Wide Angle | Wide Angle | Macro | Standard | Wide Angle | Standard |
compatible mountings | Canon EF-S | Sony | Canon RF | Canon EF | Canon EF | Canon EF-S |
lens design | Prime | Prime | Prime | Prime | Prime | Prime |
focus type | Auto Focus | Auto Focus | Auto Focus | Ring-type ultrasonic | Micromotor | Ultrasonic |
minimum focal length | 30 millimeters | 30 millimeters | 50 millimeters | 50 millimeters | 28 millimeters | 30 millimeters |
max focal length | 30 millimeters | 30 millimeters | 50 millimeters | 50 millimeters | 28 millimeters | 30 millimeters |
fixed focal length | 30 millimeters | 30 millimeters | 50 millimeters | 50 millimeters | 28 millimeters | 30 millimeters |
real angle of view | 45 degrees | 50.7 degrees | — | — | 75.4 degrees | 50.7 degrees |
model name | 300101 | ex dc lens | CNRF50F18STM | 310101 | B00005RKSS | 301101 |
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Product Dimensions | 2.32 x 3.03 x 3.03 inches |
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Item Weight | 15.2 ounces |
ASIN | B0007U0GZM |
Item model number | 300101 |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. |
Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #1,359 in Camera Lenses |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | October 21, 2005 |
Department | Digital SLR Lenses |
Manufacturer | SIGMA |
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Designed to match the APS-C size image sensors of Canon digital SLR cameras, the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 lens is an ideal choice for a wide range of applications, including snapshots, portraiture, indoor shooting, and landscape photography. The 30mm lens relies on two special-low-dispersion glass elements and a glass-mold aspherical lens. Combined, the construction details correct for all types of chromatic and color aberrations. The lens is also equipped with a Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM) that supports quiet, high-speed autofocus, but also turns off should you prefer full-time manual focusing. Other features include a maximum aperture of f/1.4, a 62mm filter mount, and a one-year warranty.
Specifications
- Focal length: 30mm
- Maximum aperture: f/1.4
- Lens construction: 7 elements in 7 groups
- Angle of view: 45 degrees (SD format)
- Number of diaphragm blades: 8
- Minimum aperture: f/16
- Minimum focusing distance: 15.7 inches
- Maximum magnification: 1:10.4
- Filter size: 62mm
- Corresponding AF mounts: Canon
- Dimensions: 2.97 inches in diameter and 2.3 inches long
- Weight: 15.2 ounces
- Warranty: 1 year
The accessories are : two 62mm filters, the hood, the front cap and the rear cap.
From the Manufacturer
- Large maximum aperture of f1.4
- The most appropriate coating for digital SLR cameras
- Two SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass elements and an hybrid aspherical lens, provides the utmost correction for all types of aberrations
- Equipped with HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor) system
Glass mold aspherical lens at rear group of lens reduces color aberration and provides high-quality image results.
From 40 centimeters (15.7 inches) minimum focusing distance to infinity, this lens creates very sharp images with high contrast.
The HSM models provide quiet high-speed auto-focus shooting, as well as full-time manual focus. Large maximum aperture of f1.4 can perform superbly in a great range of applications, including snapshots, portraiture, indoor shooting and landscape photography.
Note to customers: Vignetting will occur if the lens is used with digital cameras with image sensors larger than APS-C size or 35mm SLR cameras.Customer reviews
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Customers like the quality, sharpness, and value of the lens. For example, they say it's a great lens for a good price, it takes beautiful images, and is reasonably sharp in the center wide open. Customers are also impresseded with the performance and speed. That said, opinions are mixed on focus and softness.
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Customers like the quality of the lens. They say it has a very nice build quality, fast, quiet focusing, and manual focus override. Some say the quality is very close to Nikon's, and at a fifth of the price. They also say the lens is excellent, fast and sharp, and feels very solid in the hand. Overall, customers find the lens to be a humble lens that helps them make the shot.
"...One of the best lens purchases I've ever made. Why? The lens is awesome, fast and sharp. And relatively inexpensive...." Read more
"...3. Construction is solid - much better than Canon 50mm f1.4 coupled with 4 year Sigma warranty4. HSM pretty fast - as good as Canon AF5...." Read more
"...These microphones by RODE are professional quality mics that are specifically made for camcorders and DSLRs that capture film...." Read more
"...This is a very versatile lens.The lens itself has an excellent build quality and includes extras such as a lens hood and case...." Read more
Customers like the image quality of the lens. For example, they say it takes beautiful images, has great contrast, and the bokeh is stunning. It's appropriate for portraits and gives a very similar view to what the human eye sees.
"...personal opinion, much sexier than the existing design; it is much sleeker looking...." Read more
"...The first sample that turned up on Amazon was good and gave me some great pictures until I started the dreaded pixel peeping with this lens...." Read more
"...The lens has good contrast and generally good control over lens flare...." Read more
"...It is sharp and offers great contrast and compares well against such a well regarded lens as the Canon 35mm f1.4L which is about 3 times the..." Read more
Customers like the sharpness of the camera lens. For example, they say it's very sharp, reasonably sharp in the center wide open, and amazing. Some mention that it focuses quickly and is reasonably sharp full open.
"...Why? The lens is awesome, fast and sharp. And relatively inexpensive...." Read more
"...2. If you can focus properly (tripod helps at f1.4) - the center sharpness is amazing.3...." Read more
"...It is reasonably sharp in the center wide open, and thus can be used for low light photography including portraits, albeit the depth of field is..." Read more
"...It is sharp and offers great contrast and compares well against such a well regarded lens as the Canon 35mm f1.4L which is about 3 times the..." Read more
Customers like the value of the lens. They mention it's a great lens for a good price, and that the 50mm is actually cheaper.
"...To summarize: A great lens for a great price. If you are thinking of buying it, go fo it! You shouldn't be disappointed...." Read more
"...The sigma 30mm is a solid, crisp, all around winner. Well worth the $." Read more
"...What is even more surprising is that the 50mm is actually cheaper...." Read more
"...When it worked and focused correctly, it was awesome for the price.I think I'm going to save up and get a Canon 35mm 1.4L...." Read more
Customers like the performance of the lens. They mention that it performs flawlessly, produces amazing results, and works great with their Canon crop body DSLRs. The HSM works very smoothly and quietly, and it's a great all-around lens. The bokeh that this lens generates is fantastic and predictable, and the AF is spot on.
"...AF was spot on - and they alternately using both the lenses for a couple of days before shipping the "defective" lens back to Amazon, I came to the..." Read more
"...Overall this lens is able to deliver pretty stunning results on my SD15 camera." Read more
"...in a variety of lighting conditions and settings and was very happy with the results...." Read more
"...obtained a copy that works on my 20D, it turned out that it didn't work correctly with a new body (40D); there are no guarantees that this lens will..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the speed of the lens. They mention that it is extremely fast, has a high speed motor, and works on D-series cameras without internal focusing. The optical performance of this super-fast lens is excellent, and the calibration process was extremely fast. The lens arrived very quickly.
"...One of the best lens purchases I've ever made. Why? The lens is awesome, fast and sharp. And relatively inexpensive...." Read more
"...4. HSM pretty fast - as good as Canon AF5...." Read more
"I really like this lens. I own a d60. It's fast, sharp, and i think fits/balances well with the d60 body...." Read more
"...--HSM ensures fast AF; will work on D-series cameras without internal motors.-- takes 67mm filters...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the focus of the camera lens. Some mention that the focus is more accurate than their Canon 50mm 1.4, the autofocus is as good as can be expected, and the manually focused shots were remarkable. However, others say that their copy also has significant front focusing issues at all apertures, back focusing by several inches in short distance, and that the area in focus can be pretty shallow. They also mention that lenses appear to suffer a painfully high rate of focusing errors upon purchase and that they started to experience some autofocus misses in low light.
"...5. F1.4 means its great for low light conditions and pictures are pretty usable with some sharpening in PS come out great.6...." Read more
"...1. I did start to experience some autofocus misses in low light after owning the lens for about 2 weeks. Nothing too bad, but worth mentioning...." Read more
"...Full-time Auto Focus - You can override auto focus if you decide to focus on something else without switch the mode to manual...." Read more
"...When you shoot at f 1.4, the area in focus can be pretty shallow...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the softness of the lens. Some mention that it has a very smooth and quite autofocus, and the bokeh is soft and creamy. However, other customers say that it is very soft in the corners when stopped down, and a wee bit soft wide open.
"...lens is bigger and heavier than I thought it would be, but feels great on my camera...." Read more
"...--IQ not as impressive as cheaper nikkor 50/1.8--soft corners at almost all apertures..." Read more
"...The bokeh in this lens is smooth and pleasing, although not quite as "buttery" as the bokeh on the Fuji XF 35mm F1.4 lens...." Read more
"...Wide open, it IS a little bit softer than at an aperture of f/3.5 or higher, but hardly jarringly so..." Read more
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The review below this update remains the same... but with two additional (important) details. I hope this helps:
1. I did start to experience some autofocus misses in low light after owning the lens for about 2 weeks. Nothing too bad, but worth mentioning. Sometime it front focused, sometimes back focused. It still worked fine 90% of the time.
2. SIGMA IS RELEASING A 2ND VERSION OF THIS LENS in what they are calling their ART product line (no I am not confusing this with the new Sigma 35mm f1.4). Basically the same thing as the current 30mm f1.4, but with better optics (can you believe that?), better autofocus, and in my personal opinion, much sexier than the existing design; it is much sleeker looking. I'm sure it will be more expensive but might be worth waiting for if you're not sure about the existing 30mm. I cound't find a pic on Sigma site but Canonrumors.com has a picture of it. If you don't feel safe using the links I posted below, just search google for Sigma 30mm f1.4 ART lens:
The announcement was on Jan 29, 2013.
SIGMA PRESS RELEASE:
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Canonrumors.com info about it:
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For about 13 months, I have been searching for a fast, prime lens between 24mm and 35mm. It needed to be fast and sharp. I kept going back and forth between several lenses and finally decided to take my chances with the Sigma. I just couldn't get over the fact that the Canon 28mm f1.8 was apparently very soft at 1.8. Several reviews said it sharpened up at 2.8, but I want something that was faster than that.
I have a Canon 60D, which is a cropped-frame sensor DSLR. I currently own the 50mm f1.8, but wanted something wider with at least an f1.8 aperature. I also own the Canon 17-55mm f2.8 which is a superb lens, but it is heavy. And although the f2.8 aperature is nice, I wanted a standard prime equivalent that was even faster (and a bit lighter). I like to take indoor shots at night and I also wanted to play around with the huge aperature to create nice out-of-focus backgrounds. The 50mm f1.8 does this well, but it is just too narrow for people-shots indoors on my crop body.
I read several reviews (read: all of the reviews on the Internet) for the Canon 28mm 1.8, and, just like the reviews for the Sigma 30mm 1.4, some people loved it, some hated it. It was actually a very difficult decision for me since everytime I read one positive review for either lens, I'd see another on that bashed it. The Canon 35mm f2 was another option, but didn't have the fast, quiet USM motor, and the new updated version of that lens just seems too expensive for what it is. Besides, I wanted f1.8 or better.
I also researched the Canon 24mm f1.4L and the Canon 35mm f1.4L. I couldn't justify spending over $1300 on either of them. I'm sure they're nice, but...
When my Sigma arrived in the mail, I immediately opened that package... did you know that Sigma lenses come with a lens hood and a padded zipper case? The only other lenses I looked at that come with either of these accessories are the expensive Canon L lenses.
The Sigma lens is bigger and heavier than I thought it would be, but feels great on my camera. For comparison, the Canon 50mm 1.8 is 4.5 ounces, and the Sigma 30mm 1.4 is around 14.5 ounces. It feels and looks very solid. The black finish goes perfectly with my 60D.
So, shooting performance:
SHARPNESS: Awesomely sharp at f1.4, even sharper stopped down. I am a pixel peeper, it's at least as sharp as my 17-55mm f2.8 when comparing 100% crops. No test charts or DXO scores were reviewed; just real world, real human-eyeball-viewing tests. Everything looked great.
AUTOFOCUS: Autofocus was dead on everytime. Several reviews stated that autofous can be off at times, but its been just as accurate and as fast as my Canon 17-55mm f2.8. And, that lens is very good at what it does. If you purchase the Sigma and find the focus to be off, call Sigma and they will calibrate your lens.
CONTRAST: Like I said earlier, I haven't done much technical comparison, but I found myself doing double-takes for the first day or two at how nice the contrast and color looked on the back of the camera. The only other lens I do that with is the 70-200mm f4.
QUALITY: Several reviews have stated that if you "get a good copy" you'll be very happy. I must have gotten the best one they ever made, or quality control has gotten much better. Either way, I ordered this lens online, so I didn't even have the opportunity to test it before purchasing. It's great.
OVERALL SATISFACTION: 100% satisfied. One of the best lens purchases I've ever made. Why? The lens is awesome, fast and sharp. And relatively inexpensive. After testing and using this lens, and having experience with some of Canon's self proclaimed best lenses, I can easily say this lens would be priced at over $1000 if Canon were MSRP-ing this gem. And here are the other lenses I own:
Canon 70-200mm f4L IS USM
Canon 100mm f2.8L IS USM
Canon 17-55mm f2.8 IS USM
Tokina 11-16mm f2.8
Canon 50mm f1.8
Rokinon 8mm Fisheye
So if you are familiar with any of these lenses, you know the comparison is legit.
To summarize: A great lens for a great price. If you are thinking of buying it, go fo it! You shouldn't be disappointed. And if you are disappointed, just make sure that whoever you purchase it from has a good return policy.
Thanks for reading!
Pros:
1. This lens has an Amazing DOF - very narrow. At 1.4 this should be the case anyway. Don't know why one reviewer put it as a negative trait.
2. If you can focus properly (tripod helps at f1.4) - the center sharpness is amazing.
3. Construction is solid - much better than Canon 50mm f1.4 coupled with 4 year Sigma warranty
4. HSM pretty fast - as good as Canon AF
5. F1.4 means its great for low light conditions and pictures are pretty usable with some sharpening in PS come out great.
6. VFM not cheap - till Canon has a 28/30 f1.4 - effective 50mm on APS-C sensors at a competing price - this is always going to be a better choice.
7. Lastly great PQ - good contrast and great bokeh. Period.
Cons:
1. Poor QC for lenses/maybe the reason put out by Sigma does hold true wrt variation of AF on DSLR bodies not being standardized. Anyway their customer service folks have heard of this problem and have a fix for it. Only if there was a better solution than shipping the lens with body to Sigma.
2. Can be difficult at f1.4 since DOF is narrow. This is both a pro and con - depends on the end user
3. Cant find any for the last two mins - Sigma could have included a coupon for ice cream along with the lens. The packing and box was good. (its not a con).
Pretty much to sum it up - its a good lens - great IQ and good contrast coupled with a VFM label means its always going to be a good seller. Can fall into the great category if Sigma can do something to address the focus issues. Overall a great buy for crop sensor cameras' provided you get a good copy/get is calibrated.
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今まで使ってた単焦点より少し重量感があるかな?と感じましたが誤差範囲だと思います
床スレスレの撮影が少し困難でした😂😙
ポトレ向きのカメラだと思います。F1.4なのでかなりボケるけど、ピントがめちゃくちゃ合わせづらいのでマニュアルで合わせてます!!
でも写りは最高だし今まで使ってきた単焦点の中で1番楽しいのでオススメです😉
中古購入でNikon用を頼んだのにCanon用が届いた。
見た感じ物は良さそうだけど、何だか萎えたので返品する事にしました('-`).。oO
When I purchased this product the shipping date said it would take approximately 3 weeks to arrive from Japan. I was so happy that it came in just under a week! When I opened the box there was even a hand written note thanking me for my order. What a sweet gesture!
I have begun filming Youtube videos and this is one of the lenses many others talked about. This lens is ideal for videos where the focal point is not changing dramatically as it does make quite a bit of noise when it is adjusting the auto focus.
All around I love this lens!
もう少しで「ヒメボタル」も、撮影可能です・・・。
試写にアジサイを撮影・・・。
Reviewed in Japan on May 27, 2017
もう少しで「ヒメボタル」も、撮影可能です・・・。
試写にアジサイを撮影・・・。