Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC HSM Art Lens for Sigma SA

Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC HSM Art: Excellence in Every Shot

Overview:

The Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC HSM Art lens stands out as a top-tier choice for photographers using Sigma SA-mount APS-C cameras, offering a perfect blend of versatility and performance. Its 45mm equivalent focal length on a full-frame sensor makes it an excellent tool for a wide range of photography genres, including everyday shots, portraits, and street scenes. The lens's hallmark feature is its bright f/1.4 aperture, which not only excels in low-light conditions but also provides stunning bokeh effects for creative background blur. Part of Sigma's esteemed Art line, this lens is celebrated for its exceptional optical quality and robust build. It boasts a sophisticated optical design with minimal distortion and aberrations, ensuring sharp, clear images. The Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM) ensures fast, silent autofocus, enhancing the shooting experience. Additionally, its compact, lightweight design makes it an ideal travel companion, while USB dock compatibility allows for precise adjustments of autofocus and other settings. With its combination of advanced features and high-quality construction, the Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC HSM Art lens is a premium choice for discerning photographers seeking to elevate their photographic capabilities.

More Details:

• Bright f/1.4 Aperture: Ideal for capturing stunning images in low-light conditions and achieving a shallow depth of field for artistic effects.

• Art Line Quality: As part of Sigma's prestigious Art line, this lens is synonymous with exceptional optical performance and superior build quality.

• Optimal Sharpness and Clarity: Engineered to deliver outstanding image quality with minimal distortion and aberrations, ensuring crisp and clear photos.

• HSM Autofocus System: Features a fast, quiet, and accurate Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus system, enhancing the overall shooting experience.

• Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm: Produces smooth and aesthetically pleasing bokeh, perfect for creative background blurring.

• Compact and Lightweight Design: Its portable build makes it an excellent lens for travel and on-the-go photography.

• USB Dock Compatibility: Allows for fine-tuning of autofocus and other settings, providing a personalized and precise shooting experience.

• Advanced Optical Design: Comprises 9 elements in 8 groups, including one aspherical element, for high-quality image capture.

• Versatile Aperture Range: Ranging from f/1.4 to f/16, it offers flexibility in various lighting conditions and creative demands.

• Close Focusing Capability: With a minimum focusing distance of 20cm, it's suitable for a variety of shooting scenarios.

• Convenient Filter Size: A 67mm filter size for easy compatibility with a wide range of filters.

• Durable and Robust Construction: Metal construction and additional features like Super Multi-Layer Coating and manual focus override add to its reliability and versatility.

• HSM (Hypersonic Motor) - Delivers high AF speed and extremely quiet performance. An optimized algorithm offers even smoother automatic focusing, and full-time manual focus override is another key feature.
• Rear Focus system - The lens incorporates a rear focus system that prevents focus-dependent variation in aberration, making high-level image quality possible throughout the entire image. With their unchanging barrel length, these lenses also enhance balance and stability for the photographer. Furthermore, since the front of the lens does not rotate, polarizing filters can be used with extra convenience.
• TSC (Thermally Stable Composite) - A first for the industry, the barrel of the lens features a new TSC (Thermally Stable Composite) that offers minimal thermal shrinkage combined with exceptional hardness. It also offers 25% greater elasticity than polycarbonate. Since its thermal shrinkage is low, TSC matches well with metal parts, further contributing to the high-precision construction of the lens. TSC also makes possible slimmer forms for parts like zoom rings and scaling rings.
• Rounded diaphragm - When photographing with point light sources such as electric lights or reflections on a body of water in the background, the rounded 9-blade diaphragm helps produce an attractive bokeh effect—even at large-aperture settings.
• Flare and ghosting reduction - SIGMA’s Super Multi-Layer Coating reduces flare and ghosting to help photographers produce sharp and high-contrast images even in backlit conditions. The included lens hood can be attached to block out extraneous light, which can have a negative effect on rendering performance.
• High-precision, rugged brass bayonet mount - The brass mount combines high precision with rugged construction. Its treated surfaces and enhanced strength contribute to the exceptional durability of the lens.

• Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC HSM Art Lens for Sigma SA
• Sigma Lens Cap 
• Sigma Rear Lens Cap
• Sigma Lens Hood
• Sigma Lens Case
• Limited 1-Year Warranty
• Limited 3-Year U.S.A. Warranty Extension

FAQs about the Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC HSM Art Lens

What type of photography is the Sigma 30mm F1.4 best suited for?

This lens is ideal for everyday shooting, portraits, street photography, and low-light conditions, thanks to its versatile focal length and bright aperture.

Is this lens compatible with full-frame cameras?

No, the Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC HSM Art is designed specifically for APS-C-format Sigma SA-mount cameras and is not suitable for full-frame cameras.

What does the 'Art' designation in the lens name signify?

The 'Art' series in Sigma's lineup represents lenses with high optical performance, exceptional build quality, and suitability for creative and artistic photography.

How does the f/1.4 aperture benefit photographers?

The f/1.4 aperture allows for excellent performance in low-light conditions and enables photographers to achieve a shallow depth of field for creative bokeh effects.

Does this lens have image stabilization?

No, the Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC HSM Art does not come with built-in image stabilization.

Can I use this lens for video recording?

Yes, its fast and quiet autofocus, combined with excellent optical quality, makes it suitable for video recording as well as still photography.

Is the autofocus system of this lens reliable?

Yes, the Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM) autofocus system is known for being fast, quiet, and accurate, enhancing the usability of the lens in various shooting conditions.

Are there any customization options for this lens?

Yes, the lens is compatible with Sigma's USB dock, allowing photographers to fine-tune autofocus and other settings for personalized use.