Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC A-mount lens review by Bob Socko
 Bob Socko#6681 date: Jan-5-2010 | |
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| sharpness: 4.5 color: 4 build: 5 distortion: 4 flare control: 4 overall: 4.3 | tested on:
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| ownership: | I used to own this lens |
| compared to: | Sigma 24mm f/1.8 Sony 50mm f/1.4 |
| price paid: | 389 USD (new) |
| positive: | Comparable field of view to a 50mm lens on a full frame camera. Center is sharp wide open. |
| negative: | Somewhat expensive, not full-frame compatible, yellow tones compared to Sony/Minolta glass. |
| comment: | This is a fantastic prime for a crop-sensor camera. It has good center sharpness wide open, a natural field of view, and the wide aperture is great for low-light work. Until the 35mm f/1.8 SAM came out, I considered this a must-have lens for crop sensor cameras. My only complaint is that it, like all other Sigma lenses, gives colors a somewhat yellow tone when compared to Sony/Minolta glass. It's not the end of the world and actually works well for some shots, but be aware of it. |
; 14MPrating summary
- total reviews: 50
- sharpness: 4.61
- color: 4.68
- build: 4.52
- distortion: 4.56
- flare control: 4.52
- overall: 4.58