Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC HSM Art Series Lens for Nikon

The Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC HSM Art Series Lens is a standard prime lens from Sigma with a Nikon F mount. Aperture range: f/1.4 Filter size: 62mm Weight: 435g Suited to landscape and travel

Key Features

• Minimum Aperture: F16
• 9 Rounded Diaphragm
• Lens Construction: 9 elements in 8 groups
• Superior Optical Performance
• Extremely Reliable
• For Artistic Photography

Design

Sigma describes it as a go-to lens for artistic photography, with advanced design and the latest manufacturing technologies.

The lens construction is 9 elements in 8 groups. A double aspheric lens minimises spherical distortion, astigmatism and coma. Coma is minimized near the edge of the image.

Optics and coating

An attractive round bokeh effect is produced at large-aperture settings. The angle of view is 50.7°, and the minimum aperture is F16.

The diaphragm is 9-blade and rounded. Super Multi-Layer Coating reduces flare and ghosting.

Focusing

The minimum focusing distance is 30cm (11.8in.), with a maximum magnification of 1:6.8. The lens incorporates a rear focus system, and full-time manual focus override is available.

Barrel, mount and filter

The barrel is made of TSC (Thermally Stable Composite). The mount is a high-precision, rugged brass bayonet mount. The filter size is 62mm.

Nikon F or Canon EF-M?

The Canon EF-M version weighs 270g, has a 52mm filter size, and its box does not list a case. This Nikon F version weighs 435g, and its box includes a case. See the Contemporary EF-M version.

What's in the box

• Case
• Lens hood LH686-01
• Front cap LCF-62mm III
• Rear cap LCR II

Compared with the box of the EF-M version, this box adds a case.

Why choose it

• Go-to lens for artistic photography, according to Sigma
• Double aspheric lens minimises spherical distortion, astigmatism and coma
• Round bokeh effect at large-aperture settings
• High-precision, rugged brass bayonet mount
• Full-time manual focus override
• Case included in the box