Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary
Bright, sharp prime for mirrorless systems
Key Features
Lens Capabilities
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The Most Important Rings & Switches — Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary
| Ring / Switch / Control | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Focus Ring | ✓ Present | Manual focus override |
| Zoom Ring | ✗ Not Present | Prime lens |
| Aperture Ring | ✗ Not Present | Controlled via camera body |
| AF/MF Switch | ✗ Not Present | Controlled via camera menu/body |
| Image Stabilisation Switch | ✗ Not Present | Lens lacks OIS |
| Focus Limiter Switch | ✗ Not Present | |
| Function (L-Fn) Button | ✗ Not Present | |
| Zoom Lock Switch | ✗ Not Present | |
| Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) | ✗ Not Present | |
| Weather Sealing | ~ Limited | Mount-only sealing |
How-to Use Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary
Welcome to the How-to section of the lens. In this Light & Composition University website, each page for a lens has a how-to section and a section for learning. The rings, switches and controls of each lens are placed differently between brands and models. The how-to section helps you operate the lens; however, if you are interested in learning photography, you also need to know what each control changes and why you would change it. Click the “Learn” or scroll down.
Learn & Master Photography with Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary
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Technical Specification
| Focal Length | 30mm (45mm equivalent on APS-C) |
| Maximum Aperture | f/1.4 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/16 |
| Lens Construction | 9 elements in 7 groups |
| Angle of View | 50.7 degrees |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 (rounded) |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 30cm / 11.8 in |
| Maximum Magnification | 1:7 |
| Filter Size | 52mm |
| Dimensions | 64.8mm x 73.3mm |
| Weight | 265g |
| Mount | Sony E, Fuji X, Canon EF-M, MFT, L-Mount |
| Focusing | Internal focusing system |
| Stabilization | None (relies on body-based IS) |
| Weather Sealing | Dust and splash-resistant mount |
