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Sigma 30mm f1.4 Review

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The Sigma 30mm f1.4 lens is a good lens for creative photography and filmmaking in low-light conditions. It has a solid build and provides a nice depth of field. However, it suffers from soft picture quality and inaccurate autofocus at F1.4.

The Sigma 30mm f1.4 lens is a good option for creative photography and filmmaking in low-light conditions. It is well-built and offers a nice depth of field, making it suitable for capturing artistic images. The lens has a smooth but slightly stiff focus, and the HSM autofocus is quick and silent. It provides good colors and contrast, even at F1.4, and is resistant to flare. However, it does suffer from soft picture quality, especially at F1.4, and the autofocus can be inaccurate, with around 10-15% of shots being missed at this aperture.

Pros
  • Solid build quality
  • Nice depth of field
  • Good colors and contrast
  • Suitable for low-light filmmaking
Cons
  • Soft picture quality at F1.4
  • Inaccurate autofocus at F1.4

The Sigma 30mm f1.4 lens provides good colors and contrast, even at F1.4, and is resistant to flare. However, it does suffer from soft picture quality, especially at F1.4, and the autofocus can be inaccurate, with around 10-15% of shots being missed at this aperture.

The Sigma 30mm f1.4 lens is a good option for creative photography and filmmaking in low-light conditions. It is well-built and offers a nice depth of field, making it suitable for capturing artistic images. The lens has a smooth but slightly stiff focus, and the HSM autofocus is quick and silent. It provides good colors and contrast, even at F1.4, and is resistant to flare. However, it does suffer from soft picture quality, especially at F1.4, and the autofocus can be inaccurate, with around 10-15% of shots being missed at this aperture. This may be a deal-breaker for those who prioritize sharp picture quality, but for users focusing on creativity and low-light filmmaking, this lens could still be a good fit.

This lens might be a good fit if you want to get down to F1.4 for creativity or to do filmmaking in low-light conditions. However, if you prioritize picture quality, especially sharpness, then this lens might not meet your expectations.

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