Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras | 
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| Brand: Sigma
Category: Photography
List Price: $439.99
Buy New: $370.00
You Save: $69.99 (16%)
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Rating:  49 reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Fragile: No
Batteries Included: No
Maximum Focal Length: 30
Minimum Focal Length: 30
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5.4 x 4.9
MPN: B0007U0H06
Model: B0007U0H06
UPC: 085126300555
EAN: 0085126300555
ASIN: B0007U0H06
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Designed to fit Nikon digital SLR cameras | | • | 30 mm focal length | | • | 2 low-dispersion glass elements; glass mold aspherical lens element | | • | 45-degree angle of view | | • | 15.7-inch minimum focusing distance |
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Amazon.com Product Description
Designed to match the APS-C size image sensors of Nikon digital SLR cameras, the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 lens is an ideal choice for a wide range of applications, including snapshots, portraiture, indoor shooting, and landscape photography. The 30mm lens relies on two special-low-dispersion glass elements and a glass-mold aspherical lens. Combined, the construction details correct for all types of chromatic and color aberrations. The lens is also equipped with a Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM) that supports quiet, high-speed autofocus, but also turns off should you prefer full-time manual focusing. Other features include a maximum aperture of f/1.4, a 62mm filter mount, and a one-year warranty. Specifications
- Focal length: 30mm
- Maximum aperture: f/1.4
- Lens construction: 7 elements in 7 groups
- Angle of view: 45 degrees (SD format)
- Number of diaphragm blades: 8
- Minimum aperture: f/16
- Minimum focusing distance: 15.7 inches
- Maximum magnification: 1:10.4
- Filter size: 62mm
- Corresponding AF mounts: Nikon
- Dimensions: 2.97 inches in diameter and 2.3 inches long
- Weight: 15.2 ounces
- Warranty: 1 year
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| Customer Reviews: Read 44 more reviews...
 Great lens January 6, 2009
Angel Roden (Indiana)
This lens is by far my best lens yet! Not to mention that it was really inexpensive compared to store prices. Definitely a must have in your lens collection!
Excellent alternative to what Nikon doesn't even have. December 27, 2008
Gyong (United States)
This is an excellent lens with very sharp optics. Bokeh is matter of personal taste but, I have that I really like the bokeh from this lens. Besides the cons I've written, I like everything about this lens:
Cons:
can used only in cropped sensor camera.
Min aperture is f16. Sometimes I want f22
It doesn't focus fast as some of my AF-S (pro level) lens
Until Nikon comes out with fast WA, I guess I will be using this one for while.
Great lens. No qualms with it. December 2, 2008
Regan Cheng (CA, USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Bought this for my Nikon D40. Very fast, sharp wide open, and perfect focal length for me for indoor shots. For the cost, its can't be a bad buy.
 Great lens with only one flaw, and a serious one it is November 6, 2008
Bearie Luv Amazon (Pasadena, CA)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
FYI I just got my Sigma 30mm f/1.4 today. Everything's GREAT about it and it's like shooting film with 50mm again. I love lens. Color contrast etc looked GREAT. Bokeh is soft and beautiful (soft & creamy, not donut shaped, not harsh). However, it's got one serious flaw, one that's well reported on Amazon's review-- focus problem. Auto focus system tends to focus in front (like myopic) so whatever I'm aiming at is blurred. It's really GREAT in manual focus mode, but unusable in AF. Apparently, many people have had to send the lens to Sigma back for recalibration. I'm just going to return to the store tomorrow.
Too bad. I was thrilled about it... it was like shooting film with my good 'ol 50mm lens. I guess I'll wait a while for Sigma to flush out problems. Otherwise, it's a really really nice lens.
Three stars only because I've NEVER in my life had to send a lens back, and considering how common this problem is, I'm surprised Sigma hasn't done the responsible thing even after releasing this lens for a while-- recall and better quality control.
By the way if Nikon or Canon step up and create a 30mm f/1.4 lens (EF-S/DX), I'd buy it in a heart beat even if it costs more. There is an obvious hole in the DX/1.6 half frame lens lineup where it's missing a 50mm equivalent focal length prime lens. The only reason why people flock to this problematic Sigma is because Nikon and Canon fail to step up and create something that people have asked for for a very long time.
Fits my needs exactly October 29, 2008
wine guy
So far the lens exceeds my reduced expectations after reading as many user reviews as I could find. I have not noticed any focus issues under any conditions so far using it on a d40. The pictures are sharp and the lens gives the 'normal' perspective that I was missing with my Nikon 50 1.8. The biggest downside is the lens is much much larger and heavier than I expected. The d40 with the Sigma 30 is heavier than a d70 with the Nikon 50mm... Bonus exercise I guess.
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