![]() I then shot some high-contrast edges, using the town's memorial clock tower. With the lens profiles in the development software turned off, there was no obvious vignetting. I found that verticals were nicely upright and horizontals parallel with the top and bottom of the frame, even at the edges - a good start. My first shots were checking for distortion. I do much manual focusing and was pleased to see that it activated the focus peaking feature on my camera that outlines the edges of the in-focus area. But when I started turning it, it operated smoothly and evenly. It has just the right amount of resistance to stop it from being accidentally nudged. The focus ring is large, and the textured rubber feels comfortable. The lens mounted securely to my camera with no slackness. 30mm isn't a focal length I work with, so it took me a while to get used to it. You are forced to position yourself for the best possible image and not rely on tweaking a zoom. I am a fan of prime lenses they make you work for the photo. I fitted it to my OM System OM-1 and took it for a walk to put it through its paces, both during the day and in low light before dawn. Real-World Tests of the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens Nine rounded aperture diaphragm blades should help give pleasant-looking out-of-focus areas. The lens has nine elements in seven groups, two of which are aspherical. It takes a 52mm filter that can be used with the hood. The lens is supplied with a robust lens hood and lens caps. The focusing ring is made from textured rubber. The body is made of what Sigma describes as a Thermally Stable Composite, which it claims exhibits minimal deformation over time. The Leica L Mount and Fujifilm X Mount versions are sealed to improve weather tightness, but not with the Micro Four Thirds version I use or the Sony E mount and EOS-M mount versions. On unboxing it, I found a sleek-looking, solid, but lightweight lens. The lenses arrived in recyclable packaging, and the box Sigma had packed them in for postage was reused. I use only OM System PRO lenses, so I am used to sharper than a scorpion sting results, so I was intrigued to know how this lens would perform. From the Lumix camp, there's the Summilux 25mm f/1.4 ASPH. ![]() However, with Micro Four Thirds, it will compete with the Olympus 30mm Macro lens, which is slower at f/3.5, the 25mm f/1.8, and the faster 25mm f/1.2 Pro lens. There are neither OM System (Olympus) nor Panasonic lenses that match the specifications of this. So, this should be a good portrait and street photography lens. Mounted on a full frame, on a Sony E mount, the field of view is 50.7°. But, thinking about it, it gives a 39.6° field of view on Micro Four Thirds cameras, thus similar to the ubiquitous "Nifty Fifty" lenses on a full frame camera. I'll be reviewing that shortly.Īt first, the 30mm for Micro Four Thirds cameras struck me as a strange focal length. There was this one and the wider 16mm f/1.4 DC DN that I had also agreed to put through the mill. ![]() Two lenses arrived in the post from Sigma for me to test. I tested the Micro Four Thirds version on my OM-1. It is not currently available for Nikon users. The lens is available for Sony E, Canon EF-M, Leica L, Fujifilm X, and Micro Four Thirds mounts. I didn't even look at the B&H website to see what the lens retails at retail price is a good indicator of image quality. ![]() Furthermore, I don't own any Sigma lenses, so I made no presumptions. Spending most of my savings every few months on them and those awful custom duties, I bought each of these lenses to justify a very unique purpose, something they did rather spectacularly.I never read other reviews before testing lenses, which was true of this lens. Barely once or twice a year for 90% video shoots and barely photography. I'm an independent filmmaker and these lenses helped me take those important first steps into professional filmmaking and the cinematic look. Panasonic GH4 separately available everyone, like most of you seeing this right now, I've been a photography and film afficianado for over a decade now. The prices are based on listings on similar eBay and other Indian/International websites & you are welcome to see reviews and prices online to verify for yourself Please note that all the lenses here are priced according to depreciation and I have no interest in overcharging/ripping you off. Out of Hyderabad transactions will involve Bluedart COD, the cost of which will be shared 50-50 between buyer and seller. No warranty or invoice as it's been 3-5 years depending on the lens. Electronics & Appliances,Camera Accessories All the lenses in the following collection work flawlessly.
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