Sigma 30mm F/1.4 DC DN Contemporary: A Premier Prime At A Smart Price

The Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary is part of Sigma’s Contemporary range which aims to offer compact and lightweight general-purpose lenses that are also high performance. This range produces consumer lenses rather than professional ones, and the affordable prices are reflected in that.

This particular lens is made for Sony E-mount, Canon EF-M mount, Micro Four Thirds, and Leica L-mount cameras and that is what the ‘DN’ in the name signifies. The ‘DC’ part of the name means the lens is designed for APS-C sensor cameras.

The Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary offers a very natural perspective, while the f/1.4 aperture allows for greater range in depth of field. The lens is pretty versatile and could be used for landscape, street photography, weddings, and portraits.

How does the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 measure up, and is it worth buying? We’re here to take a look at design/build quality, performance, and how it compares with a rival lens of the same focal length.

Design

The Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary tips the scales at just 265g, and is a very minimalist-looking lens with few markings. The focusing ring is nice and wide, and the construction of the lens is solid. It’s made mostly of Sigma’s Thermally Stable…