Sigma Contemporary 30mm f/1.4 DC DN 30mm
JINTU 420-800mm telephoto lens
What Buyers Say
Sigma Contemporary 30mm f/1.4 DC DN 30mm
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
JINTU 420-800mm telephoto lens
This budget telephoto lens receives mixed reviews. Some users praise its value and image quality for the price, especially for wildlife and moon photography, while others report severe issues like black photos, incompatibility with certain Nikon cameras, and soft sharpness. The lens requires manual focus and aperture control, and chromatic aberration is common but fixable in editing. Overall, it is a decent option for hobbyists on a tight budget but not for professional use.
Pros
- Great value for the price
- Good for wildlife and moon photography
- Decent clarity with proper editing
- Fun to use for beginners
Cons
- Incompatible with some Nikon cameras
- Black photos on certain models
- Soft sharpness and chromatic aberration
- Sticky zoom slide
- Requires manual focus and aperture control
Scores
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 30mm f/1.4 DC DN 30mm | JINTU 420-800mm telephoto lens | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 30 mm | 420 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 30 mm | 800 mm |
| Elements | 9 | 6 |
| Groups | 7 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | — |
| ED Elements | 5★ | — |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | Ultra Multi Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 | f/8.3 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Nikon F |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.27 kg★ | 0.77 kg |
| Filter Thread | 52 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | HSM | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 300 mm★ | 800 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:7.14★ | — |
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 (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (35th percentile)
JINTU 420-800mm telephoto lens
- Strong versatility (69th percentile)
- Strong social proof (66th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average build (23rd percentile)
- Below average bokeh (32nd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 82 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 21 specs.