Sigma Contemporary 30mm f/1.4 DC DN 30mm
Sigma
82 Overall Score
vs
Elite Brands Inc AE85M-C
Elite Brands Inc
37 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
Elite Brands Inc AE85M-C
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Scores
Portrait
Street
Video Cinema
Professional
Travel
Macro
Budget
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 30mm f/1.4 DC DN 30mm | Elite Brands Inc AE85M-C | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | — |
| Focal Length Min | 30 mm | 85 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 30 mm | 85 mm |
| Elements | 9 | — |
| Groups | 7 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | — |
| ED Elements | 5★ | — |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 | — |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✓★ | — |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | — |
| Format | APS-C★ | — |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.27 kg★ | 0.54 kg |
| Filter Thread | 52 mm | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | HSM | — |
| Stabilization | ✗ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 300 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 (34th percentile)
Elite Brands Inc AE85M-C
- Strong aperture (71st percentile)
- Strong bokeh (70th percentile)
- Below average macro (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average optical (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average build (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Contemporary 30mm f/1.4 DC DN 30mm0.094score per dollar
vs
Elite Brands Inc AE85M-C0.121score per dollar
Elite Brands Inc AE85M-C offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 30mm f/1.4 DC DN 30mm
Scores 82 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 9 of 21 specs.
