Sigma 30 mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens for Sony E-Mount - Black

One of the best lens by Sigma - perfect apsc size and use to carry

Light and sharp

Got my hands on this beauty today! The packaging was decent, with no signs of damage to either the box or the lens. The lens looks very promising — and with Japanese craftsmanship behind it, that’s no surprise. You can see the quality, just as others have noted in their reviews. As a beginner in photography, I’m really enjoying it so far. Autofocus works well — it’s quick and accurate in my initial use. Weight isn’t an issue either. And since this is a prime lens, it doesn’t zoom — nor should anyone expect it to. Does nice bokeh. Low light performance is best in class thanks to it's f1.4. I’ll definitely share more thoughts after spending some time with it. N.B: Given photos are non edited and I am a complete beginner.

A lil but of purple fringing is there, but can be corrected using lightroom or photoshop. This lens is best for potraits. Personally I use it with an APSC sensor camera. So, 30mm magnifies to 45mm (approx) its a sweet spot for low light photos, potraits, street photography & much more. For Videos also it is best for the price it comes. I use Sony Alpya a6400 with this lens. The results are attached give them a look, also check out my profile on instagram @aryndash. If you are using it for videos I would suggest to go with the Picture Profile 7 & 8 of the Sony Alpha Cameras. After color grading it would give very nice results. Stabilization is not that good. But if you have a gimbal then it would just go best with it. Auto focus is also excellent. Overall for the price of 27000 it is a good investment. I got it for 27k with a cashback of 1250 to my pay balance. I don't know if the cashback is still available. But for 27k its good. Go for it without second thought. 📷

If you're looking at this review, chances are, you already know what it is, what it's capable of, and what it looks like in terms of photography. It's extremely versatile, being 45mm Full Frame equivalent. Yes, sometimes I wish it was a bit wider, but only sometimes. It's perfect for landscapes, portraits, street, product, low light, star trails, you name it, it can do it. With f1.4 you can achieve good bokeh depending on how far your focus point is of course, and from f2.8 onwards the sharpness is just immaculate. My review may make you think that sharpness is poor when your aperture is wider than f2.8, but that's not the case, it's still very very good, and more than enough. I have included a few samples. Enjoy. Oh, and don't take it out in a sandy area with loads of wind. The lens mount doesn't have a gasket protecting it from dust or sand.

Amazing Again in 2026.

I recently purchased this lens, and while it's not perfect, it offers good value for the price. the photo quality is just okay-not exceptional. On the other hand, it performs much better for videos, which I found to be a strong point. If you're looking for an affordable lens that works well for videography and don't have very high expectations for photography, this is a decent option.

Super sharp lense ...fast focus... built hard