Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens (Micro Four Thirds) – Overview
The Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens (Micro Four Thirds) is a premium standard prime lens designed for Micro Four Thirds mirrorless cameras. As part of Sigma's renowned Contemporary series, it combines a bright f/1.4 maximum aperture, compact design, and outstanding optical performance. With a 35mm equivalent focal length of 60mm, it is an excellent choice for portraits, street photography, travel, food photography, product photography, content creation, and everyday shooting. Its fast aperture also delivers exceptional low-light performance and beautiful background blur.
Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens (Micro Four Thirds) – Key Features
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Micro Four Thirds Mount
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Micro Four Thirds Format
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30mm Standard Prime Lens
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60mm Full-Frame Equivalent Focal Length
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Bright f/1.4 Maximum Aperture
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Minimum Aperture f/16
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Sigma Contemporary Series
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Fast Stepping Motor Autofocus
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9 Elements in 7 Groups
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2 Aspherical Elements
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1 High-Refractive Index Element
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Super Multi-Layer Coating
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Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm
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Compact and Lightweight Design
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Lens Hood Included
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52mm Filter Thread
Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens (Micro Four Thirds) Price in Kenya
| Product | Price in Kenya |
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| Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens (Micro Four Thirds) | KSh 40,900 – KSh 45,900 |
Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens (Micro Four Thirds) Specifications Table
| Specification | Details |
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| Product | Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens |
| Lens Mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Camera Format | Micro Four Thirds |
| Focal Length | 30mm (60mm Equivalent) |
| Lens Type | Standard Prime |
| Maximum Aperture | f/1.4 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/16 |
| Lens Construction | 9 Elements in 7 Groups |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 (Rounded) |
| Angle of View | 39.6° |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 30 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 1:7 |
| Autofocus | Stepping Motor |
| Filter Size | 52 mm |
| Dimensions | 64.8 × 73.3 mm |
| Weight | 265 g |
Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens (Micro Four Thirds) – Optical Performance
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Bright f/1.4 aperture provides outstanding low-light performance
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Excellent sharpness from center to edge
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Produces smooth and attractive background bokeh
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High contrast and natural color reproduction
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Super Multi-Layer Coating minimizes flare and ghosting
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Advanced optical design reduces distortion and chromatic aberration
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Excellent for portraits, everyday photography, and video recording
Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens (Micro Four Thirds) – Autofocus and Handling
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Fast and quiet stepping motor autofocus
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Smooth autofocus performance for video recording
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Compact and lightweight for everyday use
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Responsive manual focus ring
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Compatible with standard 52mm filters
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Well-balanced on Micro Four Thirds mirrorless cameras
Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens (Micro Four Thirds) – Build and Design
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Durable Thermally Stable Composite construction
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Compact and portable body
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Precision-engineered lens mount
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High-quality finish
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Includes petal-type lens hood
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Designed for long-lasting everyday reliability
Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens (Micro Four Thirds) – Ideal Use Cases
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Portrait photography
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Street photography
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Travel photography
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Food photography
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Product photography
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Everyday photography
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Content creation
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Vlogging
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Indoor photography
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Professional video recording
Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens (Micro Four Thirds) – FAQs
1. Is this lens compatible with all Micro Four Thirds cameras?
Yes. It is designed for Micro Four Thirds mirrorless cameras from brands such as Olympus (OM SYSTEM) and Panasonic.
2. Does this lens support autofocus?
Yes. It features a fast, accurate, and quiet stepping motor autofocus system suitable for both photography and video.
3. What filter size does the lens use?
The lens accepts 52 mm screw-in filters.
4. Is this lens suitable for portrait photography?
Yes. Its 60mm full-frame equivalent focal length and bright f/1.4 aperture make it an excellent portrait lens with pleasing background blur.
5. Is it suitable for low-light photography?
Yes. The fast f/1.4 aperture allows excellent low-light performance while producing beautiful bokeh.
Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens (Micro Four Thirds) – Pros and Cons
| Pros | Cons |
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| Bright f/1.4 aperture | Fixed focal length |
| Excellent sharpness | No optical image stabilization |
| Compact and lightweight | Designed specifically for Micro Four Thirds cameras |
| Fast and quiet autofocus | |
| Beautiful background bokeh | |
| Excellent value for money | |
| Great for photography and video |
Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens (Micro Four Thirds) – Conclusion
The Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens (Micro Four Thirds) is an outstanding standard prime lens for Micro Four Thirds photographers seeking professional image quality in a compact package. Its bright f/1.4 aperture, exceptional sharpness, fast autofocus, and lightweight design make it an excellent choice for portraits, travel, street photography, content creation, and everyday photography.
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| Shop Location | Kenya |
