SIGMA 30mm DC HSM Art

Sigma 30mm DC HSM Art review and photo examples

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SIGMA 30mm DC HSM Art Sample Photo (SIGMA SD14)

Review
The SIGMA 30mm DC HSM Art is a large aperture lens for SLR cameras with APS-C size sensors.
I personally purchased it for the second time, this time at a low price of about 15,000 yen.
It is equipped with HSM and the focusing speed is not unsatisfactory (due to body issues, it is not blazing fast) and is sufficient for normal snapshots.
When used with the SD14, it becomes a bright standard lens, equivalent to 51mm.
I felt like I had used it with SD1 and tried to find it on my HDD, but couldn’t find it.
The new lens has improved the background blur that was noisy in the old model, making it easy to use.
The lens barrel is one size larger than the old lens barrel, and the Art line gives the exterior a more luxurious look.
The larger lens barrel is more suitable for use with the SD1 camera.

I tried to use it with Leica CL via MC-21, but unfortunately, it could not be used due to a problem on the Leica side. If you mask the electronic contacts, you can use it only with open aperture. It is a pity that the L-mount alliance is so half-baked, because it could be useful if only the aperture worked, even if the AF does not work.

Specification

Lens name	SIGMA 30mm DC HSM Art	30mm F1.4 EX DC HSM
Focal length(mm)	30	←
Max aperture	1.4	←
Min aperture	16	←
Leaf blade	9	8
Lens Construction	8群9枚	7群7枚
Min distance(m)	0.3	0.4
Lens length(mm)	63.3	59
Max diameter(mm)	74.2	76.6
Filter Size(mm)	62	←
Weight(g)	435	400
Release date	2013	–