- Part of Sigma’s ART range of lenses.
- Fast aperture of F1.4.
- Benefits from Double Aspheric lenses.
- HSM for fast and quiet autofocus.
- Extended 2 Year UK Warranty on Official UK imports.
Product Description
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The SIGMA 30mm F1.4 DC HSM, the large-aperture standard lens
with an angle of view equivalent to 45mm on a 35mm camera, is a
superb go-to lens for artistic photography on an APS-C format
digital SLR. Offering a bright F1.4 aperture and an angle of view
extremely close to that of human vision, this lens is ideal for
many different types of photographic expression. Featuring an
advanced design and the latest manufacturing technologies, the
SIGMA 30mm F1.4 DC HSM delivers the highest level of image
quality worthy of SIGMA's Art line. The photographer can leverage
the shallow depth of field that creates beautiful bokeh for
portraits, landscapes, and many different styles of photography.
Sigma is organizing all its interchangeable lenses into three
product lines; Contemporary, Art and Sports. Designed with a
focus on sophisticated optical performance and abundant
expressive power, our Art line delivers high-level artistic
expression. Developed with the maximum emphasis on artistic
touch, they are designed to meet the expectations of users who
value a creative, dramatic outcome above compactness and
multifunction. Along with landscapes, portraits, still-life,
close-up and casual snaps, they are perfect for the kind of
photography that unleashes the inner artist. Ideal for studio
photography, they offer just as much expressive when
capturing architecture, starry skies, underwater s and many
other scenes.
The angle of view of a standard lens challenges photographers'
expression. The SIGMA 30mm F1.4 DC HSM has outstanding optical
performance in order to fully perform its best expressive quality
at all shooting distances. Optimized power distribution minimises
field curvature thereby preventing a loss of image quality at the
edges of photographs. The use of a double aspheric lens minimises
spherical distortion, astigmatism and coma. Coma of point light
sources is minimised near the edge of the image, and an
attractive round bokeh effect is produced at large-aperture
settings.
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, polarising filters can be used with
extra convenience.
From an early stage, flare and ghosting were thoroughly measured
to establish the design which is resistant to strong incident
light such as backlight. Sigma's Super Multi-Layer Coating
reduces flare and ghosting, and provides sharp and high contrast
images even in backlit conditions.
The HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor) ensures a silent, high-speed AF
function. Optimizing AF algorithm, smoother AF is achieved. It
also enables full-time manual focusing capability which allows
sensible focus adjustment by simply rotating the focus ring.
The new product lines incorporate rubber for the attachment part
of the provided lens hood. For better usability, the designs of
the lens cap and AF/MF changeover switch have been improved. In
order to ensure high accuracy of the product, all metallic parts
and the new compound material, TSC (Thermally Stable Composite),
which has a high affinity to metal parts, are housed internally.
This lens incorporates a brass made bayonet which has both
high accuracy and durability. A special to reinforce
its strength is applied to the surface giving it greater strength
and making it highly resistant to long-term use. To customize the
focus setting of my lens in “SIGMA Optimization Pro”, please
select the cell covering the focus range you would like to
customize. You can change the setting by clicking the left and
right arrows in the spin box. Moving towards the “–” end, you can
set the focusing position in front, and towards the “+” end
slides it to the back. After the customization, please take some
test s and re-adjust it with the software if necessary.
Box Contains
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30mm f/1.4 DC
Lens Hood
Lens Cap
Front Cap
Rear Cap
Instructions
Warranty Card