30mm F1.4 DC DN for X Mount

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The large-diameter lens with f/1.4 brightness makes possible a shallow depth of field for a beautiful bokeh effect. The 9-blade rounded diaphragm creates an attractive blur in the out-of-focus areas of the image. What’s in the box So Fujifilm’s latest standard prime lens is the most expensive of its siblings and in this review I’ll show you what it’s capable of, make some direct comparisons against the compact XF 35mm f2, and ultimately help you decide if it justifies the asking price. To visualize where 30mm fits among other common focal lengths, I'll borrow an example from the Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD Lens review. Most modern lenses have correction profiles available (including in-camera), and distortion can easily be removed using these. Sigma includes hoods with their lenses, and the LH586-01 Lens Hood ships with the 30mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens.

While 52mm enjoys only limited popularity as a filter size, 52mm filters are relatively inexpensive. If you have used one of Sigma’s other Contemporary lenses for Fujifilm, you will know what to expect in the build quality and handling of the 23mm. The lens is well-made, with a large rubberized focusing ring, and a barrel that is part metal and part plastic in construction. The mount is metal and has a rubber gasket for water resistance, and the included lens hood is made of hard plastic. As with all Contemporary lenses, the 23mm has a silver “C” badge on the barrel, and the lens is made in Japan. With all that said, there’s definitely a market for third-party autofocus lenses; however, they must offer something that Fujifilm doesn’t. It could be a focal-length and/or aperture. It could be quality. It could be speed. It could be size and/or weight. It could be price. What do these Sigma lenses offer that Fujifilm doesn’t? Let’s take a look. Lenses – Should have no marks on the elements andoptically clear. There may be light dust present that will not effect theimagery. Any lens with a large aperture is begging to be used wide open. Indeed, while I was interested in seeing how the lens performed at f/5.6-f/11, the larger apertures proved to be the most interesting.As for the sun stars results, the shot taken at f8 produces much softer and less rounded results. On the other hand, it looks sharper at f16 and more detailed than f8. LEFT: Fuji X-E4 . Sigma 30mmF1.4 @30mm . f/16 . 1/500″ . ISO 320 . Classic Neg

Omitting the optical stabilization system reduces the size, weight, complexity, and cost, and the ultra-wide f/1.4 aperture feature aptly handles many low-light scenarios. Before I share my opinion about the optical quality, my understanding from Sigma Marketing is that the lens optical is exactly the same as other mounts, which also means that the glass elements and design are the same as 6 years ago. LEFT: Fuji X-E4 . Sigma 30mmF1.4 @30mm . f/1.4 . 1/17000″ . ISO 320 . Classic Neg For a Fujifilm noob, which do you think is the better lens to buy, Fujifilm 35mm f2 or Sigma 30mm? I’m comparing these two because they’re similar and price and I’m constricted by price and cannot splurge more. Lateral CA shows as color fringing along lines of strong contrast running tangential (meridional, right angles to radii) with the mid and especially the periphery of the image circle showing the most significant amount as this is where the most significant difference in the magnification of wavelengths typically exists. Axial CA remains somewhat persistent when stopping down, with the color misalignment effect increasing with defocusing.Starting at the front of the lens, the bayonet fitting for the provided circular lens hood encloses a 52mm filter thread. The 9 rounded diaphragm blades can be clearly seen, providing an almost perfectly circular aperture. This is always closed down to taking aperture for viewing but briefly opens for focusing before closing down again as the shutter releases. The focusing is very snappy and shows no sign of hunting. Here’s the Sony 24 in the cropped APSC mode which it’s designed for, followed by the camera set to full-frame where you’ll see the imaging circle as expected. No surprises here. Initially, three F1.4 prime lenses ( 16mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary, 30mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary, 56mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary), which are currently available in four mounts (Sony E-mount, Canon EF-M mount, Micro Four Thirds mount and L-Mount) will be simultaneously released in X Mount, and the lineup will expand in the future. Specifically, the recently-released SIGMA 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary lens, currently available for Sony E-mount and L-Mount, is tentatively scheduled for a December 2022 release.

Using a neutral density filter is a good solution to retaining the use of f/1.4 under direct sunlight when the shutter limitation is exceeded. The lens specification is 9 elements in 7 groups, focusing via internal focus down to a nicely close 0.3m (11.8”), giving a maximum magnification of 0.14x or 1:7. This is not a macro lens, but it still focuses usefully close. The lens weighs in at a modest 140g.The bright f/1.4 aperture is designed with a 9-bladed diaphragm allowing users to continue shooting in extremely low light conditions, as well as experiment with fine depth of field for portraits and other subjects, rendering buttery smooth out of focus areas. The optical formula has been developed for mirrorless cameras to deliver sharp, detailed and high resolution results combined with Fujifilm’s beautiful colour science. Key Features

Positive is that there is little action that a 1/8000 sec shutter speed cannot stop, but if the subject has very bright or reflective colors, even a 1/8000 sec shutter speed might not be fast enough to avoid blown highlights. The edges are excellent at all apertures, peaking at f/2.8 where the figures nudge upwards to being described as outstanding. f/2.8 is the peak of the lens performance right across the frame. The outcome of this is some lovely crisp images, full of detail. The gradation is also excellent, giving us that indefinable “look” to the images that lifts it out of just being a technical exercise in resolution. The overall performance is extremely well balanced. It’s awesome to have a lens that feels like it will take lots of abuse and keep on creating great images. SIGMA 30mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary large-aperture standard lens gives owners of mirrorless cameras the opportunity to experience the fun of shooting wide open, with F1.4 brightness. Photographers will enjoy the beautiful bokeh effect that only a large-aperture lens can offer and the exceptionally sharp optical performance expected from a fine prime lens. Leveraging SIGMA’s latest technologies and design insights, this new lens fulfills the concept of the Contemporary line, in which varied elements come together in optimal balance.To correct distortion, the lens takes advantage of the image correction capabilities of the mirrorless camera body, using the corrective power of the optical system to enhance sharpness." [Sigma] Now you see why one would choose a Sigma lens over the Fujinon: to save some cash. They’re priced significantly cheaper while offering something similar. If you can afford it, the Fujinon lenses are better, but if not, this is a solid alternative that’s friendlier on the wallet. There are also lesser-expensive Fujinon options worth considering, which maybe don’t have the tech-sheet wow factor, but are otherwise fantastic lenses that you’re sure to be happy with.