Product Description
This large aperture 30mm F1.4 EX DC HSM lens is designed to match the APS-C size image sensors of digital SLR cameras. Two SLD glass elements are especially effective in the compensation of magnification chromatic aberration. Glass mold aspherical lens at rear group of lens reduces color aberration and provides high-quality image results. From 40cm (15.7 inch) 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, portrait, indoor shooting and landscape photography. Minimum Aperture - F16 Minimum Focusing Distance - 40cm, 15.7 inches Maximum Magnification - 1 - 10.4 Filter Size - Diameter 62mm Lens Hood DiaPetal Hood Two SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass elements and an hybrid aspherical lens, provides the utmost correction for all types of aberrations Dimensions - Diameter 75.5mm X Length 59mm, 2.97 inches x 2.3 inches Weight - 15.2 ounces (430 grams)
Customer Reviews:
Great for indoor / baby pictures.......2007-12-26
When I purchased my Canon XTi* a year ago, I skipped the kit lens and bought this lens together with two other lenses* instead.
I was a bit concerned at first since there are many posts about focusing issues with this lens on the web. Luckily, my copy performs really well. To my (hobbyist) eyes, it focuses accurately and creates sharp images with great color. The narrow depth of field it offers is really fun to play with.
It is my default walk-around lens, but I do find it less useful outdoors during the day than indoors. On XTi, its field of view is close to what a 50 mm is on 35mm film camera. This perspective together with its large aperture is really good for taking pictures indoors except when you own a really big house. In that case, you probably could afford a pricier lens like the 35 L* and should not be reading this review. :P
I enjoyed this lens even more with the arrival of my daughter. I used it to photograph the birth and growth of my precious girl. The ability to shoot everything without using flash is a great. I just set my camera to ISO 400, continuous shooting, the lens to f/2 and fire away. The fast and quiet HSM motor also helps not to disturb my daughter as much when she is about to fall asleep.
4 stars for everyday use and 5 stars to taking pictures of babies.
* XTi Body only:
Canon Digital Rebel XTi 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera (Black Body Only)
* The other two lenses:
- Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM SLR Lens for EOS Digital SLRs
- Canon - Lens - 50 mm - f/1.8 II - Canon EF
* 35 L for the rich:
Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM Wide Angle Lens for Canon SLR Cameras
Beautiful item........2007-11-06
This lens is spectacular, and a really handy focal length on digital cameras with APS-C sized sensors.
I suppose people complaining about focusing problems just don't realize how shallow the DOF is.
Awesome lens. Recommended as a fast, "normal" prime.
Front focusing issue on 40D.......2007-10-20
I bought this lens when I had a 400D (XTI) and it performed okay - some focusing issue but about 50+% success rate, but since XTI had a so-so AF, I did not research further. I only used the lens on f1.4 - f2.8 because I only use the lens mostly indoor and low light. I have another Image stabilized lens when I don't need such a fast speed.
After I upgraded to 40D, the lens turned out to have Front focus issue. I sent it back to Sigma TWICE and after "Adjust to spec and tested", it came back with the same problem. The FF problem was so consistent (90% of the time) that I cannot use the lens unless it slow it down to f4.0, which defeats the purpose of getting this lens. Sigma insisted that the problem is with my camera body, which I used to test with 3 other canon lenses and did not find any problem. They suggested me to send in the body and adjust the lens to the body. Since it's holiday season, I cannot afford to be without camera for a few weeks. :(
Note: Sigma customer service was great though. They were very nice and helpful. So, this is a manufacturing issue.
Newbie to SLR photography.........2007-10-13
This is a very nice lens. I questioned whether I needed a fixed length lens, but this is very good for learning how to shoot, and very good for low light situations like museums or indoors. I have several zoom and wide angle lenses and this lens fit a niche the others don't. Pictures are crisp, sharp and vibrant.
Superb indoor non/flash portrait lens.......2007-10-07
I bought the Sigma 30mm with my Canon Rebel xti and couldn't be happier for the purpose I bought it. I've been using it for indoor baby photos but didn't want to use my flash and mainly use the available room light. It works fantastic, bringing out deep rich colors in the room and opened all the way up to f1.4 provides very sharp portraits of our baby. Its light weight and compact size are also pluses. I have used it outdoors only occassionaly and have seen no issues except for some night shots where some light points show some abberations. These dissappear depending on the angle you shoot to the light source.
Product Description
This large aperture 30mm F1.4 EX DC HSM lens is designed to match the APS-C size image sensors of digital SLR cameras. Two SLD glass elements are especially effective in the compensation of magnification chromatic aberration. Glass mold aspherical lens at rear group of lens reduces color aberration and provides high-quality image results. From 40cm (15.7 inch) 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, portrait, indoor shooting and landscape photography. Minimum Aperture - F16 Minimum Focusing Distance - 40cm, 15.7 inches Maximum Magnification - 1 - 10.4 Filter Size - Diameter 62mm Lens Hood DiaPetal Hood Two SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass elements and an hybrid aspherical lens, provides the utmost correction for all types of aberrations Dimensions - Diameter 75.5mm X Length 59mm, 2.97 inches x 2.3 inches Weight - 15.2 ounces (430 grams)
Customer Reviews:
Fantastic Lens.......2007-12-26
I have only used the lense for a couple of days but so far it is great. Pics are very sharp with a very shallow depth of field. The auto focus is a little louder than I expected but it's ok.
The Lens I Can't Live Without.......2007-12-12
I've used this lens countless times and almost always have it on my camera. It's my favorite as it allows me to get close up to something I want or far back without having to deal with a zoom. The picture is always clear, the f/1.4 is great for indoors.
Nothing more than what it is! Fast........2007-11-04
Yes, this is a fast lens, and that's terrific. But it's clunky feeling, which may seem silly but has something to do with it's awkward size and shape when shooting. It also didn't come across as very sharp. I'm sure it passes some kind of resolution test for competence, but the pictures lacked "snap" and that's a subjective response only. I like a lot of Sigma lenses but often discover that snappy look more in Nikon lenses--it might be sharpness, or it might be contrast (the MTF charts are still a mystery to me). But call this is heads-up warning to people thinking about the lens in any kind of professional or demanding hands. Sadly, there isn't an affordable option. (This lens is optically the same for Nikon, Canon, and 4/3 mounts.)
Good Low Light Lens for D40.......2007-10-27
If you own a Nikon D40/x and need a good AF-S low light lens under f/2, this is your only option (Nikon hasn't made a
Good Standard.......2007-10-12This lens has its issues but they can be worked around.
Light meter reads wrong.
Focus on D200 if not correct if set to anything to center.
Image quality is great.
HSM is a bit louder than I would have thought.
All in all I am happy with the lens for my uses.
Product Description
This large aperture 30mm F1.4 EX DC HSM lens is designed to match the APS-C size image sensors of digital SLR cameras.Two SLD glass elements are especially effective in the compensation of magnification chromatic aberration. A molded glass aspherical lens at the rear lens group reduces color aberration and provides high-quality image results.The HSM design provides quiet high-speed auto-focus with full-time manual focus override.The lens creates exceptionally sharp images of high contrast from its minimum focusing distance of 40cm to infinity. The large maximum aperture of F1.4 produces a versatile lens that performs superbly in a great range of applications including portraiture, indoor and studio work and landscape photography.
Customer Reviews:
Sigma delivers on a reasonably priced, fast standard lens!.......2007-03-31
I bought this lens to have a fast standard lens for my E-300 and L1 - the price is fair and the build quality is excellent! Best of all, the images are beautiful. Even wide open, I am just amazed by the clarity of the images and the overall 'luminance', particularly for skin-tones. I'm using this as a portrait lens now and I'm in love with it!
I was anxious when I saw that Leica is releasing a 25mm Summilux later this summer - I am a huge fan of the Summilux 50mm and thought that I'd want the 25mm too, but this Sigma has made me very happy at half the price of the Leica. We'll see how they compare when the Leica is out, but this lens is definitely a keeper!
A 4/3rds SuperStar.......2007-01-03
Wow. Wasn't sure what to expect. I'd had a couple of negative experiences with Sigma Lenses before. Glad to say I was totally blown away by this lens. It quickly has become of favorite. Bright (expected at f/1.4) and FAST, FAST, FAST (a pleasant surprise). I use this almost as much as my Zuiko 14-54 f/2.8-3.5.
Suffice to say, I could not be more pleased. Images are tack sharp. Colors are true. Effective focal length of 60mm is a super place for a prime lens to be.
And given that this lens is on every vendor's backorder list from time to time, we can quickly see that it is fast becoming Sigma's 4/3rds superstar. I love shooting with it and I suspect, so will you.
Product Description
The Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM is a large aperture lens that provides a standard angle most similar to the human eye. The 30mm focal length translates to approximately 50mm in 35mm format. A glass mold aspherical lens element at the rear group of the lens reduces color aberration and provides high-quality image results. From 15.7" (40 cm) minimum focusing distance to infinity, this lens creates very sharp images with high contrast, and can perform superbly in a great range of applications, including snapshots, portraiture, indoor shooting and landscape photography. DC lenses are exclusively designed for digital SLR cameras. The image circle (rear of lens) is made to match the smaller dimensions used for the image sensor on digital cameras. As a result these lenses are also more compact and lightweight, and are better matched to digital SLR cameras. Enjoy all the benefits of the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Autofocus Lens for your Canon EOS 30D or 20D SLR camera, plus you get all of the following brand new items: All Manufactures Supplied Accessories, Opteka Battery Pack Grip & 2 BP-511 Batteries (3400 mAh Total), Opteka High Definition² 3 Piece Filter Kit - Ultra-Violet, Polarizing and Fluorescent Filters, Sigma Micro-Fiber Lens Cleaning Cloth Keychain, and an Opteka Professional Tabletop Tripod. Nothing changes the way you see the world like High Definition², and no company does High Definition² like Opteka. Change the way you view the world. Enjoy outstanding detail, enjoy enhanced clarity, enjoy Opteka!
Product Description
This large aperture 30mm F1.4 EX DC HSM lens is designed to match the APS-C size image sensors of digital SLR cameras. Two SLD glass elements are especially effective in the compensation of magnification chromatic aberration.Glass mold spherical lens at rear group of lens reduces color aberration and provides high-quality image results. From 40cm (15.7") 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.PRODUCT FEATURES:Large Maximum Aperture of F1.4;The most appropriate coating for digital SLR cameras;Two SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass elements and a hybrid spherical lens, provides the utmost correction for all types of aberrations;Equipped with HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor) system;This large aperture standard lens was exclusively designed for digital SLR cameras featuring APS-C size image sensor.
Product Description
This large aperture 30mm F1.4 EX DC HSM lens is designed to match the APS-C size image sensors of digital SLR cameras. Two SLD glass elements are especially effective in the compensation of magnification chromatic aberration.Glass mold aspherical lens at rear group of lens reduces color aberration and provides high-quality image results. From 40cm (15.7") 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.PRODUCT FEATURES:Large Maximum Aperture of F1.4;The most appropriate coating for digital SLR cameras;Two SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass elements and a hybrid spherical lens, provides the utmost correction for all types of aberrations;Equipped with HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor) system;This large aperture standard lens was exclusively designed for digital SLR cameras featuring APS-C size image sensor.
Product Description
This large aperture 30mm F1.4 EX DC HSM lens is designed to match the APS-C size image sensors of digital SLR cameras. Two SLD gla
Product Description
The Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM is a large aperture lens that provides a standard angle most similar to the human eye. The 30mm focal length translates to approximately 50mm in 35mm format. A glass mold aspherical lens element at the rear group of the lens reduces color aberration and provides high-quality image results. From 15.7" (40 cm) minimum focusing distance to infinity, this lens creates very sharp images with high contrast, and can perform superbly in a great range of applications, including snapshots, portraiture, indoor shooting and landscape photography. DC lenses are exclusively designed for digital SLR cameras. The image circle (rear of lens) is made to match the smaller dimensions used for the image sensor on digital cameras. As a result these lenses are also more compact and lightweight, and are better matched to digital SLR cameras. Enjoy all the benefits of the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Autofocus Lens, plus you get all of the following brand new items: All Manufactures Supplied Accessories, Opteka Battery Pack Grip for Nikon D70 / D70s SLR, Two EN-EL3e Batteries (3400 mAh Total), Opteka High Definition² 3 Piece Filter Kit - Ultra-Violet, Polarizing and Fluorescent Filters, Sigma Micro-Fiber Lens Cleaning Cloth Keychain, and an Opteka Professional Tabletop Tripod. Nothing changes the way you see the world like High Definition², and no company does High Definition² like Opteka. Change the way you view the world. Enjoy outstanding detail, enjoy enhanced clarity, enjoy Opteka!
Product Description
The Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM is a large aperture lens that provides a standard angle most similar to the human eye. The 30mm focal length translates to approximately 50mm in 35mm format. A glass mold aspherical lens element at the rear group of the lens reduces color aberration and provides high-quality image results. From 15.7" (40 cm) minimum focusing distance to infinity, this lens creates very sharp images with high contrast, and can perform superbly in a great range of applications, including snapshots, portraiture, indoor shooting and landscape photography. DC lenses are exclusively designed for digital SLR cameras. The image circle (rear of lens) is made to match the smaller dimensions used for the image sensor on digital cameras. As a result these lenses are also more compact and lightweight, and are better matched to digital SLR cameras. Enjoy all the benefits of the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Autofocus Lens, plus you get all of the following brand new items for your Sony Alpha SLR: All Manufactures Supplied Accessories, Opteka Battery Pack Grip with 12 AA Batteries & Chargers (32400 mAh Total), Opteka High Definition² 3 Piece Filter Kit - Ultra-Violet, Polarizing and Fluorescent Filters, Sigma Micro-Fiber Lens Cleaning Cloth Keychain, and an Opteka Professional Tabletop Tripod. Nothing changes the way you see the world like High Definition², and no company does High Definition² like Opteka. Change the way you view the world. Enjoy outstanding detail, enjoy enhanced clarity, enjoy Opteka!
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