Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC A-mount lens review by nokiamia
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sharpness: 5 color: 5 build: 5 distortion: 4 flare control: 4 overall: 4.6 | tested on:
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ownership: | I own this lens |
compared to: | *tamron 1750 *minolta 50mm f/1.7 rs |
price paid: | RM1800 (+/- USD520) |
positive: | *i love the size. not as petite as 50f/1.4, but it's just nice. *sharpness is good at wide open (f/1.4). *colors are great. nothing to fault here. *focal length is PERFECT. *blazing fast focusing on my a350! |
negative: | *focusing noise is kinda annoying. *min focus length is 1 feet. i wish it's shorter (like my tamron 1750) *for APSC sensor, it's expensive! |
comment: | this focal length represents the TRUE 'standard' focal length given the 1.5x crop factor of an apsc sensor. so, it's very easy to get true-to-eye view shots. i'm quite amazed of the fact that i've not taken the lens off my camera, despite after almost a week of acquiring it, with >300 shots under its belt. for a person who owns a fast lens (tamron 1750), this is a strong statement to how versatile the 30mm focal length is. it's also perfect for photo journalism work. and with f/1.4, it has a superb capability to isolate the subject from the surroundings. i particularly like the fact that i can stay with iso 200 in almost all light conditions, without having to go to iso 400 (unless i have to), and still able to shoot within reasonable shutter speed. i truly recommend this lens to.... ANYONE! |
rating summary

- total reviews: 50
- sharpness: 4.61
- color: 4.68
- build: 4.52
- distortion: 4.56
- flare control: 4.52
- overall: 4.58