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title: "30mm F1.4 Contemporary DC DN Lens for Sony E"
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# Ultra-fast f/1.4 aperture for low-light mastery 30mm prime wide-angle lens Stepping motor for silent, precise autofocus 30mm F1.4 Contemporary DC DN Lens for Sony E

**Brand:** sigma
**Price:** € 469.60
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌟 Elevate your Sony E-mount game with the lens that professionals swear by!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** 30mm F1.4 Contemporary DC DN Lens for Sony E by sigma
- **How much does it cost?** € 469.60 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- sigma enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted sigma brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Own the Night:** Large f/1.4 aperture delivers stunning low-light performance and creamy bokeh that makes your subject pop.
- • **Compact Powerhouse:** Contemporary design balances portability with professional-grade optics — carry it everywhere, shoot anywhere.
- • **Capture Crisp, Vivid Moments:** Outstanding sharpness and image quality with advanced aspherical and high-refractive elements.
- • **Crafted in Japan, Built to Last:** Hand-assembled with rigorous quality control for reliability and premium feel.
- • **Seamless Focus, Zero Distraction:** Near-silent stepping motor autofocus perfect for video and fast-paced shooting.

## Overview

The Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary lens for Sony E-mount is a compact, high-performance prime lens designed for APS-C mirrorless cameras. Featuring a bright f/1.4 aperture, nine rounded diaphragm blades for smooth bokeh, and a stepping motor for fast, quiet autofocus, it excels in low-light conditions and video work. Handcrafted in Japan, this lens offers exceptional sharpness and image quality in a portable form factor, making it a top choice for enthusiasts and professionals seeking a versatile everyday prime.

## Description

The Sigma 30mm 1.4 DC DN Contemporary is a high performance prime with a large aperture of F1.4 designed for APS-C Mirrorless cameras including Sony E mount and Micro Four Thirds. The Contemporary line is part of Sigma Global Vision and is the perfect blend of image quality and compact size. The large aperture is great for lowlight and for creating depth of field and its small size makes it highly portable. A stepping motor provides fast and accurate autofocus and is highly useful for video work. Like all SGV lenses, each lens is hand crafted in our single factory in Aizu Japan, individually inspected before shipping

Review: Impressive low-light performance - I purchased this for my Sony ZV-E10, and it has quickly proven why it’s such a popular recommendation. The low-light performance is outstanding — the lens produces bright, clean images with beautiful depth even in dim rooms and nighttime outdoor scenes. The sample photos I included were all taken in low light, and the sharpness and detail speak for themselves. Autofocus is fast and accurate, and the overall build feels solid and premium. It’s also very beginner-friendly; switching from the kit lens was effortless, and the improvement in image quality was immediately noticeable. Price-wise, mine came in higher at $344 (I’ve seen others mention paying around $200ish), but the performance justifies the cost. If you’re looking for a dependable everyday prime that excels in low light and elevates the ZV-E10’s image quality, this is a fantastic upgrade.
Review: Best Prime for Sony APS-C - This is without a doubt my favorite lens. For reference, these are the lenses I have used on my e mount cameras: Sony 18-55mm kit lens, Sony 55-210mm telephoto lens, Sony 18-105mm f/4, Sigma 30mm f/2.8, Sigma 50mm f/1.4 (LA-EA3 adapted), Sony 35mm F/1.8 (LA-EA3 adapted). The closest in sharpness and depth of focus is the Sigma 50mm f/1.4, but since it uses an adapted the auto focus and overall function is somewhat degraded. The lens operates wonderfully as a native lens, the focus is very fast and the overall feel is very comfortable. The fit is a bit tighter than my other e-mount lenses, but this is not necessarily a bad thing. Now to the downsides. This lens was designed for 4/3 cameras, which have smaller sensors than the Sony APS-C. Ultimately, this only effects the edges, and it is not even noticeable unless you are looking for it. There is some significant fringing when open past f/2, but this is easily correctable in any post-processing program and is pretty normal for lenses this fast. I would recommend looking into the DxOMark review of this lens as they provide valuable and objective information about the lenses they review. Here are the biggest upsides. The bokeh is outstanding as you would expect from a fast lens like this. As far as light is concerned this lens is pretty nice, but has some room for improvement. The transmission on this lens is T/1.8. This lens is equivalent to 45mm on a full frame sensor, which I found to look better than 35mm (52.5mm equivalent). My opinion is if you can only have one prime, this is plenty wide and super fast. The focus ring is much better than the Sony 35mm f/1.8, and turns very smoothly. Looking through the EVF you can see the focal distance as you turn the ring. At the end of the day, this is the best prime to buy for any Sony APS-C camera. Although it looks best on an a6300, this will take amazing pictures on any camera. The photos are taken from a Sony a6300 with some minor touch ups in Lightroom. Finally, I would recommend grabbing desertcart's 52mm polarizing filter for this. Its not the best filter out there, but its nice enough for the price. Pros: Inexpensive, sharp, fast, overall performer Cons: Minor vignetting and chromatic aberration

## Features

- SONY E-mount
- With nine rounded aperture blades, a stepping ring motor, and compact design
- Perfect paring of high performance and pricing, Contemporary compactness, Art line Image Quality
- Accessories Included: Lens Hood, Rear and Front Cap. Diaphragm blades: 9 (Rounded)
- DC Lens Compatability SONY a33, a55, a57, a58, a65, a77, a99, a100, a200, a230, a300, a330, a350, a380, a700, a900

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B01C3SCKI6 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #16 in Mirrorless Camera Lenses |
| Brand | Sigma |
| Built-In Media | lens and lens hood |
| Camera Lens | SIGMA 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens for Sony Mirrorless Cameras and APS-C format e-mount The lens is made in Japan and features a maximum aperture of f/1.4, high-quality optical design with aspherical and high-refractive index elements, and a stepping AF motor for smooth, near-silent autofocus. |
| Camera Lens Description | SIGMA 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens for Sony Mirrorless Cameras and APS-C format e-mount The lens is made in Japan and features a maximum aperture of f/1.4, high-quality optical design with aspherical and high-refractive index elements, and a stepping AF motor for smooth, near-silent autofocus. Camera Lens Description SIGMA 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens for Sony Mirrorless Cameras and APS-C format e-mount The lens is made in Japan and features a maximum aperture of f/1.4, high-quality optical design with aspherical and high-refractive index elements, and a stepping AF motor for smooth, near-silent autofocus. See more |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Camera Models | [Multiple Models] |
| Compatible Camera Mount | Sony E |
| Compatible Devices | Sony E-Mount Canon EF-M Mount Micro Four Thirds Mount L-Mount |
| Compatible Mountings | Sony E |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 5,909 Reviews |
| Exposure Control Type | Automatic |
| Focal Length Description | 30 millimeters |
| Focus Type | Auto Focus |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00085126302658 |
| Image stabilization | Optical |
| Item Type Name | Digital-slr-camera-lenses. |
| Item Weight | 9.35 ounces |
| Lens | Wide Angle |
| Lens Coating Description | Multicoated |
| Lens Design | Prime |
| Lens Fixed Focal Length | 1 Millimeters |
| Lens Mount | Sony E |
| Lens Type | Wide Angle |
| Manufacturer | SIGMA |
| Maximum Aperture | 1.4 Millimeters |
| Maximum Focal Length | 30 Millimeters |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 30 Seconds |
| Media Type | ProductImage, EnhancedContent |
| Minimum Aperture | 1.4 |
| Minimum Focal Length | 1 Millimeters |
| Model Name | 302965 |
| Number of Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
| Photo Filter Size | 52 Millimeters |
| Real Angle Of View | 50.7 Degrees |
| Screen Size | 2.6 Inches |
| Shooting Modes | Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Night, etc. |
| UPC | 085126302658 |
| Warranty Description | 4 Years |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
| Zoom Ratio | 1:1 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Sigma
- **Compatible Mountings:** Sony E
- **Focal Length Description:** 30 millimeters
- **Lens Type:** Wide Angle

## Images

![30mm F1.4 Contemporary DC DN Lens for Sony E - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61-KmOXOevL.jpg)

## Available Options

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: This or the sony 35mm oss? w/c is better?**
A: This is notably larger.  Also consider the Sony FE28 f2, also a sharp lens.  On APS-C it has T stop of 2, sigma has t-stop of 1.8 on this f1.4 lens.  The Sony FE28 lens fits the app-c body's better than sigma lens.  I went with the sigma though but I'm not sure I would a second time, due to size.

**Q: How does this compare to the Sigma 30mm f/2.8?  Are there different purposes for each?  I am looking for the sharpest focus throughout the photo.**
A: I have the 30mm f2.8 and this 1.4 and I don't notice much difference under normal conditions. Maybe other more extreme conditions this f1.4 would be better

**Q: Is this a full frame lens?**
A: This lens is designed for the aps-c sensor, that's a crop sensor format.

**Q: hola le queda a una sony A7III**
A: Si, es la misma montura, asegúrate que cuando lo coloques activar el modo apsc, si bien le hace no es tan recomendable porque se te va a recortar la imagen ya que el lente es de apsc

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Impressive low-light performance
*by K***S on December 11, 2025*

I purchased this for my Sony ZV-E10, and it has quickly proven why it’s such a popular recommendation. The low-light performance is outstanding — the lens produces bright, clean images with beautiful depth even in dim rooms and nighttime outdoor scenes. The sample photos I included were all taken in low light, and the sharpness and detail speak for themselves. Autofocus is fast and accurate, and the overall build feels solid and premium. It’s also very beginner-friendly; switching from the kit lens was effortless, and the improvement in image quality was immediately noticeable. Price-wise, mine came in higher at $344 (I’ve seen others mention paying around $200ish), but the performance justifies the cost. If you’re looking for a dependable everyday prime that excels in low light and elevates the ZV-E10’s image quality, this is a fantastic upgrade.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best Prime for Sony APS-C
*by M***K on July 8, 2016*

This is without a doubt my favorite lens. For reference, these are the lenses I have used on my e mount cameras: Sony 18-55mm kit lens, Sony 55-210mm telephoto lens, Sony 18-105mm f/4, Sigma 30mm f/2.8, Sigma 50mm f/1.4 (LA-EA3 adapted), Sony 35mm F/1.8 (LA-EA3 adapted). The closest in sharpness and depth of focus is the Sigma 50mm f/1.4, but since it uses an adapted the auto focus and overall function is somewhat degraded. The lens operates wonderfully as a native lens, the focus is very fast and the overall feel is very comfortable. The fit is a bit tighter than my other e-mount lenses, but this is not necessarily a bad thing. Now to the downsides. This lens was designed for 4/3 cameras, which have smaller sensors than the Sony APS-C. Ultimately, this only effects the edges, and it is not even noticeable unless you are looking for it. There is some significant fringing when open past f/2, but this is easily correctable in any post-processing program and is pretty normal for lenses this fast. I would recommend looking into the DxOMark review of this lens as they provide valuable and objective information about the lenses they review. Here are the biggest upsides. The bokeh is outstanding as you would expect from a fast lens like this. As far as light is concerned this lens is pretty nice, but has some room for improvement. The transmission on this lens is T/1.8. This lens is equivalent to 45mm on a full frame sensor, which I found to look better than 35mm (52.5mm equivalent). My opinion is if you can only have one prime, this is plenty wide and super fast. The focus ring is much better than the Sony 35mm f/1.8, and turns very smoothly. Looking through the EVF you can see the focal distance as you turn the ring. At the end of the day, this is the best prime to buy for any Sony APS-C camera. Although it looks best on an a6300, this will take amazing pictures on any camera. The photos are taken from a Sony a6300 with some minor touch ups in Lightroom. Finally, I would recommend grabbing Amazon's 52mm polarizing filter for this. Its not the best filter out there, but its nice enough for the price. Pros: Inexpensive, sharp, fast, overall performer Cons: Minor vignetting and chromatic aberration

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This is a great lens
*by M***Z on February 1, 2017*

I am using SIGMA 30mm F1.4 with my Sony a6000. My camera become alive after I equip this lens. It is really sharp especially outdoor under sunlight, you can’t shoot at wide open F1.4 since your image become too bright. You have to increase shutter speed accordingly to be minimum at 1/500 or 1/1000, which will increase sharpness as a result. For indoor pictures, it is great but not perfect like outdoor. This is applicable for all cameras, and SIGMA lens is one of the best out there. I was confused between SIGMA F1.4 with Sony SEL35F18, and I saw so many reviews online. Finally I took my decision for SIGMA for the benefit of more sharpness. I am really happy with my purchase. Sharpness is most important criteria for me. Focus speed is good but not as fast as Sony. Please don’t misunderstand me here because a lot of reviewer is giving wrong information about this lens. It is fast in getting photos but not the fastest like Sony lenses, especially in videos. Pros: 1. Sharpness especially outdoor. When I saw my images simply I said “wow”. 2. Wide open F1.4 is the best you can get for your photos. 3. Good handling for stable pictures. 4. Price. This lens can’t be beaten here. 5. 30mm is very good and better than 35mm. Cons: 1. No image stabilization in the lens itself. If you have shaky hands, you have to keep in mind to increase shutter speed to get more sharpness. If you use this lens with a6500, then ignore this cons. Finally, I highly recommend this lens if you are upgrading your kit lens. It is a must purchase, go and get it immediately. I felt really bad not to buy this lens before, because I have lost a lot of good moments by using my old kit lens and believe me there is no comparison at all. For videos, I am still using my kit lens since it is wider at 16mm for indoor. I am not a pro photographer, but I wish I could help you in getting your right choice. Have fun and enjoy very sharp images. Update 2 March 2017: I have wrongly reviewed this lens before for saturation issue, which shows bad result for RAW files. Actually, there is no saturation issue at all. It was a software problem in my computer. I have tried different application which shows the saturation correctly. I apologize for such mistake, and thank to Mr. Gustavo for his comment. At the end, I have updated my review above and I can't find any other cons rather than lack of image stabilization. enjoy :)

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