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Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Review

Review Summary
Reader Score: 8.10 (out of 10)
Review: "This large aperture 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM lens is designed to match the APS-C size image sensors of digital SLR cameras. Two SLD glass elements are especially effective in the compensation of magnification chromatic aberration.

"Optically, the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM performs quite well, albeit not quite up to the level we'd been expecting. That said though, it does deliver very good performance and build quality at a very affordable price: No other lens currently on the market really delivers the bang for the buck that this one does at its price point.

All in all, Sigma seems to have done exactly what they set out to do with this lens, namely provide a fast, high-quality "normal" lens for DSLRs with APS-C sized sensors. It's well built, delivers good results optically, and is a (reasonably) affordable lens to own."

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The Digital Picture 7.20 10-16-06 Read Full Review
Review: "A fast aperture lens always garners attention and the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Lens is no exception. Photographers wasted little time in making this lens one of their favorites. Adding a relatively low price point, fast HSM autofocusing, small size and good build quality to the fast aperture puts the 30 f/1.4 in its own class.

The Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Lens is somewhat soft wide open and steadily improves to quite sharp at f/2.8. Corner sharpness trails center sharpness by a stop or two. Bokeh from the 8-blade aperture is nice. Colors are decent. CA (Chromatic Aberration), though not absent, is well controlled."





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