Sigma 30mm f/2.8 DN Art

Lens Summary

Brand: Sigma

Also Known As: Sigma 30mm f/2.8 DN

Lens Type: Prime Lens

Format: APS-C / DX

Focus: Autofocus

Lens Mount: Micro Four Thirds, Sony E

Release Date: 2013-01-29

MSRP Price: $199

Made in: Japan

Infrared Rating: Good

Production Status: In Production

Lens Description: Redesigned with a metal exterior under the Art category, this high-performance standard lens is designed exclusively for mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras and has the equivalent angle of view as a 60mm lens (35mm equivalent focal length) on the Micro Four Thirds systems and 45mm (35mm equivalent focal length) on the E-mount system. Two glass mold aspherical lenses, including a double-sided aspherical lens, provide excellent correction for all types of aberration. The inner focusing system corrects the fluctuation of aberration to maintain image quality regardless of the focal distance. Sigma’s Super Multi-Layer Coating reduces flare and ghosting as well as provides sharp and high contrast images even at the maximum aperture. The superior telecentric optical design improves the image quality throughout the frame. The optical design also allows the lens to be compact and lightweight. This lens benefits from a newly developed linear AF motor, which moves the lens elements directly without the need for gears or the drive of other mechanical parts. This system ensures accurate and quiet autofocusing, making the lens suitable for video recording as well as still photos. The lens features a rounded 7-blade diaphragm creating an attractive blur to the out of focus areas of the image. This Sigma 30mm f/2.8 DN has a minimum focusing distance of 30cm/11.8in and a maximum magnification ratio of 1:8.1, and comes in either a silver or black finish.


Sigma 30mm f/2.8 DN Art Specifications

Lens Specifications
Lens TypePrime Lens
Focal Length30mm
Mount TypeMicro Four Thirds, Sony E
FormatAPS-C / DX
Compatible Format(s)Sony NEX (APS-C)
Compatible with TeleconvertersNo
Maximum Reproduction Ratio1:8.1
Optical Stabilization (Image Stabilization)No
Aperture Information
Aperture RingNo
Maximim Aperturef/2.8
Minimum Aperturef/22
Maximum Angle of View (APS-C or smaller format)50.7°
Optical Information
Lens Elements7
Lens Groups5
Diaphragm Blades7
Aspherical Elements2
Super Multi-Layer CoatingYes
Focus Information
FocusAutofocus
Built-in Focus MotorYes
Minimum Focus Distance0.30m
Filter Information
Filter Size46mm
Accepts Filter TypeScrew-on
Physical Characteristics
Weather / Dust SealingNo
Mount MaterialMetal
Dimensions60.8 x 40.5mm
Other Information
Available in ColorsBlack

Lens Construction

Sigma 30mm f/2.8 DN lens construction

MTF Chart

Sigma 30mm f/2.8 DN MTF Chart

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