Sigma Contemporary 30mm f/1.4 DC DN 30mm
The bright f/1.4 aperture and 45mm full-frame equivalent field of view make this a versatile normal prime for APS-C shooters, delivering strong subject separation and low-light capability. Its compact 265g build includes weather sealing at the mount and a stepping motor for quiet, smooth autofocus that benefits video recording. This lens is best for street and travel photographers who prioritize a lightweight, fast-aperture setup with dependable autofocus.
Focal length 30mm
Aperture f/1.4
Mount Nikon Z
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 265 g
af type autofocus
lens type prime
74 Overall Score
Price MX$11,909
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Prime |
| Focal Length Min | 30 |
| Focal Length Max | 30 |
| 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 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
Build
| Mount | Nikon Z |
| Format | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.6 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 52 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | autofocus |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 300 |
| Max Magnification | 1:7.14 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sigma Contemporary 30mm f/1.4 DC DN 30mm | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 | Viltrox Air AF 14mm F4.0 Air |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 30mm | 17-70mm | 17-28mm | 16-50mm | 28-200mm | 14mm |
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/4 |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Sony E | Nikon Z | Sony E | L-Mount | Nikon Z |
| Stabilization | false | true | false | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 265 | 544 | 450 | 107 | 413 | 185 |
| AF Type | autofocus | RXD | Stepping Motor | Autofocus | Autofocus | STM |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | wide-angle |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sigma Contemporary 30mm f/1.4 DC DN 30mm | 53.7 | 96.4 | 88.1 | 70.3 | 79 | 96.1 | 44.4 | 33.6 | 29.5 | 36.7 |
| Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Compare | 53.7 | 85.7 | 69.8 | 84.9 | 91 | 82.8 | 63.5 | 89.4 | 86 | 82.4 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 87.6 | 85.7 | 76 | 84.9 | 88.4 | 82.8 | 90.8 | 68 | 71.4 | 36.7 |
| Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 53.7 | 73.7 | 98.6 | 43.2 | 69 | 75.9 | 63.5 | 83.1 | 82 | 93.5 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare | 53.7 | 76.4 | 78.3 | 73.9 | 92 | 64.6 | 22.3 | 95.4 | 77.1 | 99.5 |
| Viltrox Air AF 14mm F4.0 Air Compare | 87.6 | 62.9 | 94.7 | 54.2 | 84.6 | 64.6 | 63.5 | 33.6 | 82 | 82.4 |
Price
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