Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM for Canon Digital
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| Name |
Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM for Canon Digital |
| Description |
Sigma 30mm F1.4 |
| Street Price (approximate US$) |
US$429 |
| Lens Mount |
Canon EF-s |
| Size |
58mm long/76mm diameter |
| Weight (g) |
428g |
| Minimum Focus Distance |
40cm |
| Filter Size |
62mm |
| Magnification |
1:10 |
| Includes Lens Hood |
Yes |
| Image Stablised |
No |
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Average reviewer scores
| Build Quality |
4 |
Sharpness |
5 |
| Bokeh |
4 |
Other Image Quality |
5 |
| AF Accuracy |
5 |
AF Speed |
3 |
| AF (difficult conditions) |
3 |
Value for money |
4 |
| Reliability |
4 |
Weighted Score |
4.3/5 |
Reviews by our members
Review by
tim on 3 December 2008
| Individual review |
| Build Quality | 4 |
| Reliability | 4 |
| Sharpness | 5 |
| Bokeh | 4 |
| Other Image Quality | 5 |
| AF Accuracy | 5 |
| AF Speed | 3 |
| AF (difficult conditions) | 3 |
| Value for money | 4 |
Pros: Great lens, sharp wide open, great contrast and flare reistance
Cons: Sometimes you'll need to try a few to get a good copy
I've tried a copy this lens before, it didn't focus accurately, so it was pretty much useless. The first copy I tried to buy was the same.
The third copy I tried was the one I bought. I focuses accurately pretty much every time. Focus speed is good, not as fast as the Canon 17-55 F2.8 IS USM, but fast enough. Focus in difficult conditions (backlit, etc) is about average, again not quite as good as the 17-55 but usable, especially with a speedlite for AF.
Wide open this lens is very sharp, far sharper than my Canon 50 F1.4 is wide open. I happily use it wide open at weddings, and F1.8 or F2.0 is sharper still.
I love this lens, and I use it at every wedding I photograph.
