{"id":22547,"date":"2016-04-07T11:12:52","date_gmt":"2016-04-07T15:12:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/?p=22547"},"modified":"2019-10-09T04:55:24","modified_gmt":"2019-10-09T08:55:24","slug":"hands-sigma-30mm-f1-4-dc-dn-contemporary-lens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/hands-sigma-30mm-f1-4-dc-dn-contemporary-lens\/","title":{"rendered":"Hands-On: Sigma 30mm f\/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/Zvvmkf-que8OTsleuZQnRY3SwAD7mDo5y_PsmpvFJazlmCWkCP2gvjD-rdBXCZPMQ4hJOSu27V23NEpOYODh-S1EjHb9pOt3_cLROJHhwE0_FMjqfmjQsFRyfzehN4WEb-hZT1-D\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><i><em><span style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">We put our Sigma 30mm f\/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens on our Sony A7II, setting the camera to crop mode and shooting on Aperture priority.<\/span><\/em><\/i><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">With the new<\/span><a style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/sg3014dson.html\"> <b><span style=\"font-style: inherit;\">Sigma 30mm f\/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens<\/span><\/b><\/a><b><span style=\"font-style: inherit;\">, <\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">mirrorless camera users can achieve beautiful bokeh effects previously unavailable in an affordable standard quality MILC lens. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">I got a chance to test shoot the compact and impressively lightweight 30mm F1.4 DC DN. I used the lens on my Sony A7II in crop mode, and was delighted with the results.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">Designed for the APS-C-format Sony E-mount, the 30mm F1.4 DC DN prime lens provides a 45mm equivalent focal length, creating an angle close to the human eye. In addition to creating stunning bokeh effect, this versatile prime lens is a great choice for street photography and expressive portraits.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/iqygbUIAYgKZE5IquiWFpzOR7icZ0A0E8PKmIfNdIEkBMpn_BHkSvuqNfeksd7KPeoM8_YtomlVwlLcDdpQQiirUgMCW_74nUbofGa2mXVV_IdCoY0ibXCinhAbW9TrbRWLGKPgi\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><i><em><span style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">ISO 100, 30mm, F\/1.4, 1\/2000. The subtle bokeh in the background helps add some depth and interest to this photo of tulips.<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/i><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">Thanks to the large-diameter lens with F1.4 brightness, the lens allows for a shallow depth of field, even in low-light situations. The 9-blade rounded diaphragm on the Sigma 30mm creates a stunning blur in all of the out-of-focus areas in the image.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/keY7ALsXvjj4oOImhl8AZEQ_VjVcfK0hFisC3EXxhBTLqxD6nYTz8AVd9s5qhB9tXUiQryg_H2arfrh3z5DLw-rc4zBSyrgD__opqgtUwlLycjw4tGz7H0bVpTKSYNk6n2kDXdVl\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><i><em><span style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">ISO 200, 30mm, F\/1.4, 1\/2000. Thanks to the 9-blade aperture, the <\/span><\/span><\/em><\/i><span style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><i><em>Christmas<\/em><\/i><\/span><\/span><i><em><span style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"> lights in the background of this image becomes transformed into a beautiful smooth bokeh effect.<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/i><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">In order to take advantage of the lens\u2019 full wide aperture potential, I set my shooting mode to Aperture priority. &nbsp;&nbsp;The fast lens, when combined with the incredible low-light capabilities of my Sony A7II created crisp close-up portraits in hand-held, dimly lit shooting situations<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">The lens packs light, and is compact; its portability combined with its versatility of shooting situations makes it a great choice for a travel lens.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/Pnl9Bw2Rk_LY5iLXPgnZWJvpQmgbNwCnVpu52L0vDo17SAZCcDIw4N0w_h6P6CBD_S2YHNKzbNXOmYCwCmYgHDcnusJr4br_GUlroaebppILAh06bfL3iyQaPI1bmb1TTblTNJN-\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><i><em><span style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">ISO 100, 30mm, F\/1.4, 1\/2000. The Sigma 30mm f\/1.4 <\/span><\/span><\/em><\/i><span style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><i><em>DC<\/em><\/i><i><em> DN<\/em><\/i><\/span><\/span><i><em><span style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">, doesn\u2019t add much bulk to your camera, making it ideal if you only want to bring one lens with you and don\u2019t want to miss a moment. &nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/i><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">Because of its light weight, I didn\u2019t feel burdened by carrying the camera and lens around for long walks around the city. I was quite pleased with how easy it was to create eye-catching bokeh without too much fumbling around with this minimalist lens (there is no AF\/MF switch on the Sigma 30mm f\/1.4 DC DC).<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/_WvmHpNrIudHFRBMXfWCiPtN9Ei8_bV-7KBLCMtcd3P2CpMYfrksoUku4FO14u3666nyqDozfOoHELyUYoGBx0RGXVuNHnM2ttMP2shh7s-QAmjaUlfSpLaPHFz_cwHPDKhO5OCn\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><i><em><span style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">ISO 100, 30mm, F\/1.4, 1\/640. I loved using this lens for street portraits to get that nice out of focus background that really makes your subject stand out. <\/span><\/span><\/em><\/i><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">&nbsp;<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/h82MFHoLpmfyOzWwQX4DxADpbFq8ETVnBrAuFb1GTLWZOLEnWfZTR1Z4Ml-ZXW5Nh7hrBePlucj9f340PT7xCx9LEw9_bmKIOhEFebr4pCXEC7C3L8VpInuh1fNts_pKDa96aIhC\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><i><em><span style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">ISO 100, 30mm, F\/1.4, 1\/4000. &nbsp;The focal length allows you to experiment with using different focus points, using background blurs to all levels of creative effect.<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/i><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">Thanks to the large-diameter of the lens with F1.4 brightness, there was no noise even in extremely low light situations. &nbsp;The shallow depth of field created expressive portraits, and truly made my subjects stand out with artistic emphasis. &nbsp;In the photo gallery samples above, you &nbsp;can see that the 9-blade rounded diaphragm on the Sigma 30mm creates a stunning blur in all of the out-of-focus areas in the image.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">At <\/span><a style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/sg3014dson.html\"><span style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">$339<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"> this is an affordable, light-weight and versatile lens for professionals and enthusiasts alike looking to shoot wide open and create beautiful portraits at an angle very similar to the human eye.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><b><span style=\"font-style: inherit;\">Specs:<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">\n<tbody style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">\n<tr style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">\n<td style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">\n<p style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><strong><span style=\"font-style: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-style: inherit;\">Lens Construction<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">\n<p style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">9 elements in 7 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inherit;\">\n<p style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">\u03c652<\/span><span style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">\u339c<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">\n<td style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">\n<p style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><strong><span style=\"font-style: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-style: inherit;\">Angle of view (DC)<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">\n<p style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">50.7\u00b0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">\n<td style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">\n<p style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><strong><span style=\"font-style: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-style: inherit;\">Minimum focusing distance<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">\n<p style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">30cm \/11.8in.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">\n<td style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">\n<p style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><strong><span style=\"font-style: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-style: inherit;\">Dimensions (Diameter x Length)<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">\n<p style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-style: inherit; 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