Sigma Contemporary 30mm f/1.4 DC DN 30mm
Sigma
78 Overall Score
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Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR
Nikon
86 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
Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR
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Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 30mm f/1.4 DC DN 30mm | Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 30 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 30 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | 9 | 12 |
| Groups | 7 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 2 |
| ED Elements | 5★ | 1 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Nikon Z |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.27 kg★ | 0.33 kg |
| Filter Thread | 52 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | HSM | Stepping Motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4.5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 300 mm | 67 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:7.14★ | 0.24x |
Pros & Cons
Sigma Contemporary 30mm f/1.4 DC DN 30mm
- Strong aperture (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong bokeh (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong build (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
- Below average stabilization (35th percentile)
Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR
- Strong stabilization (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong bokeh (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong aperture (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
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Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR
Scores 86 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.
