Sigma Contemporary 30mm f/1.4 DC DN 30mm
Sigma
82 Overall Score
vs
Sony E PZ SELP1650PS 16-50mm
Sony
63 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sigma Contemporary 30mm f/1.4 DC DN 30mm
82 out of 100 high confidence 245 reviews
The Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary lens is widely praised for its exceptional sharpness, fast f/1.4 aperture, and beautiful bokeh, making it a favorite for low-light and portrait photography on APS-C cameras. Users consistently highlight its solid build quality and excellent value for money. However, some reviewers report inconsistent autofocus, particularly at longer distances, and occasional chromatic aberration or vignetting wide open. A few copies have exhibited noisy or unreliable AF motors, especially in video mode.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness
- Fast f/1.4 aperture
- Beautiful bokeh
- Solid build quality
- Excellent value for money
Cons
- Inconsistent autofocus at distance
- Chromatic aberration wide open
- Vignetting wide open
- Noisy AF motor in some copies
- Soft corners at f/1.4
Image quality 45
Autofocus performance 30
Build quality 28
Low light performance 25
Value for money 22
Bokeh 18
Sony E PZ SELP1650PS 16-50mm
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Portrait
Street
Travel
Video Cinema
Professional
Macro
Budget
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 30mm f/1.4 DC DN 30mm | Sony E PZ SELP1650PS 16-50mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 30 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 30 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | 9 | 9 |
| Groups | 7 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 5★ | 1 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 | f/32 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.27 kg | 0.12 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 52 mm | 40 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | HSM | Linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 300 mm | 250 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:7.14★ | 0.215x |
Pros & Cons
Sigma Contemporary 30mm f/1.4 DC DN 30mm
- Strong aperture (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong bokeh (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong build (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Sony E PZ SELP1650PS 16-50mm
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong stabilization (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong versatility (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average bokeh (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average aperture (5th percentile)5th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 30mm f/1.4 DC DN 30mm
Scores 82 overall, wins 6 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.