Sigma 30mm f1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens for Canon RF

A wholly versatile lens, the Sigma 30mm f1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens exhibits an array of advanced and modern technology that helps to produce outstanding image quality. The lens benefits from an intricate arrangement of lenses, complemented by a powerful autofocus system and a high level of flexibility available only by its maximum f1.4 aperture diaphragm.

Sigma 30mm f1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens Key Features:

• An impressively lightweight, compact and stylish design
• An ideal lens for street, portrait and travel photography
• Optical pathway made up of 9 lens elements in 7 groups
• 2 Aspherical Elements reduce optical aberrations
• Super Multi-Layer Coating minimises lens flare and ghosting
• Stepping Motor AF System offers a fast, near-silent performance
• Rounded 9-Blade diaphragm helps produce natural bokeh
• The wide and bright f1.4 aperture excels in low-light conditions
• The lens aperture affords increased control over depth of field
• Reliable AF drive benefits both photographers and videographers

Expanded Sigma 30mm f1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens Key Features:

Enhanced Control

This series of lenses is well-known for providing greater control over lighting and managing the scene in front of the lens. This lens features a wide, bright and fast maximum aperture of f1.4. This versatile aperture opening allows this lens to excel in low-light conditions and offers enhanced control of depth of field and subject-background separation. This f1.4 aperture diaphragm has the added bonus of 9-rounded blades that help produce beautifully circular and natural bokeh.

Optical Performance

This Sigma 30mm f1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens features nine premium optical elements arranged into seven groups, including two Aspherical elements. Combined with Sigma’s Super Multi-Layer coatings, this lens reduces the appearance of chromatic/spherical aberrations, glare and ghosting. The result of this is impressively sharp, detailed and colour-rich images. This arrangement of lenses offers a 48.2° angle of view and a versatile minimum focusing distance of just 30cm.

Fast, Accurate & Reliable

Like many lenses within this Contemporary lens line up, this Sigma 30mm f1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens offers fast, accurate and reliable autofocus performance. The included powerful stepping AF motor drives this system, offering near-silent operation. As a result, this lens is well-suited to photographic and video applications. The Canon RF Mount also includes a control algorithm specifically developed to optimise AF drive and communication speed, resulting in high-speed autofocus and support for Servo AF. Additionally, it supports in-camera aberration correction on compatible bodies, and features a rubber-sealed mount, making it suitable for use in various environments.

What's in the box?

FAQs:

What is different about Sigma’s Contemporary Lenses?

Sigma has three lines of lenses dedicated to Art, Contemporary Photography and Sport. The Contemporary lenses are designed for high optical performance in a compact and lightweight build and are ideal for travel photography and casual snapshots. This range offers more portable rivals to the line of Art Lenses for users wanting similar creative expression whilst out on the road.

What does DC stand for?

DC is what Sigma use to signify lenses designed for APS-C sensor cameras. These lenses are generally smaller and lighter, offering flexibility and increased manoeuvrability.

What does DN stand for?

DN refers to Sigma’s impeccable lens design that ensures exceptional performance on mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras with a short flange back distance.