I feel the compact size is particularly important here because as I said earlier, the Sigma 30mm f1.4 equates to a 45mm focal length with an APS-C sensor in 35mm terms, so it’s basically a “normal” lens. These are all more than reasonable specs for an APS-C lens of this focal length. It measures just 2.55 x 2.89″ / 64.8 x 73.3 mm, and has a 52mm filter thread. Speaking of ergonomics, f1.4 lenses tend to be larger than their smaller aperture counterparts but in this case, the 30mm f1.4 DC DN Contemporary lens is still quite compact, as you can see in the photos. ↑ Here’s the Leica CL with the 30mm f1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens attached to it. It fits perfectly with a camera like the Leica CL not only aesthetically but also ergonomically. Overall, the lens feels very solid with no signs of inferior workmanship or parts. I’m happy to report that there’s also rubber sealing on the mount for dust, and splash protection. Like the other two, the 30mm f1.4 is made of TSC (Thermally Stable Composite), it comes with a brass bayonet mount, and it has a textured rubberized focus ring for easy grip. Sigma 30mm f1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens Build Quality:Īs with all my reviews, I like to start off with build quality, and overall, the 30mm f1.4 is very similar to the other two Sigma APS-C lenses currently out in terms of design, which makes sense. I wrote up a review for each of the other two a while back but for some reason, I never got around to finishing up the review for the 30mm f1.4. I had a chance to review this lens along with the two other APS-C lenses currently out, which are the 16mm f1.4 (review here) and the 56mm f1.4 (review here). This 45mm equivalent lens has been around in different mounts, and now it’s also in L mount as well. One option that you can choose though is the Sigma 30mm f1.4 DC DN Contemporary lens. However, if you want one with autofocus that is also compact, the options shrink a bit. If you have an APS-C L mount camera, such as, the Leica CL, and you’re looking for a normal lens that’s around a 50mm equivalent focal length, there are quite a few to choose from. Sigma 30mm f1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens Review:
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