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This is a fast F1.4 aperture standard lens for digital cameras. SLD (Special Low Dispersion and ELD (Extraordinary Low Dispersion) glass elements are used to obtain the best possible correction for magnification and chromatic aberrations, which are particular problems for digital cameras. From 40cm (15.7") minimum focusing distance to infinity, this lens creates very sharp images with high contrast. The HSM models provide quiet, high-speed auto-focus shooting, as well as full-time manual focus override. Large maximum aperture of F1.4 can perform superbly in a great range of applications, including snapshots, portraiture, indoor shooting and landscape photography. Large Maximum Aperture of F1.4This lens is perfectly suited for a wide range of subjects, portraits, indoor shootings etc. It is fast aperture makes this lens desirable for use with Digital SLR cameras. The shallow depth of field produces an outstanding image, sharply outlined from the blurred background. SLD and Aspherical lenses Two SLD glass elements are especially effective in the compensation of magnification chromatic aberration. A molded glass aspherical lens at the rear lens group reduces colour aberration and provides high-quality image results. HSM Auto FocusingThe HSM design provides quiet high-speed auto-focus with full-time manual focus override. Minimum Focusing Distance and Fast ApertureThe lens creates exceptionally sharp images of high contrast from its minimum focusing distance of 40cm to infinity. The large maximum aperture of F1.4 produces a versatile lens that performs superbly in a great range of applications including portraiture, indoor and studio work and landscape photography.
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By JFL
I bought this because I love shallow dof for some shots and my canon 50mmm was a bit too long for indoor shots on my 40d. I don't like buying non Canon lenses but this was well reviewed so I gave it a go and I'm happy that I did.
By L. Lee (UK)
Bought this from Amazon recently, was really impressed with the quality of the build on the lens, real solid hefty piece of kit yet small enough for me to carry around!
Was testing this out on my new Canon 550D, the video recording on it was absolutely amazing! Crisp quality! Would definitely recommend this to anyone!
The f/1.4 was a real joy to play with and i was thoroughly satisfied with it, the sharpness of my pictures and the background blur was a nice touch which added more emphasis to the subject in focus.
Until i took a couple more shots, and realised the focus appeared to be slightly to be off.
Prior to purchasing this lens, i'd read about the lens having alot of front/back focusing issues, so i wasn't too surprised, but was abit disappointed.
Didn't realise until i tried focusing on certain points, taking picture and upon closer inspection of the image, i'd find that the point of where i intended to focused on, was off by quite a margin. Although slightly disheartened, i am not going to give up trying to find the 'perfect' working model of this lens.
A word of advice, though not guaranteed - check the serial number on your lens/box. Supposedly later batches of the item was less likely to have problems.
A word of recommendation, get the B + W 62mm UV Filter with Multi-Resistant Coating, cheap solution to protect your lens and give you a nicer picture!
Goodluck & Enjoy!
By Neil Bailey (uk)
This is a superb lens, and the 30mm (48mm equivalent)focal length is perfect for portraits in low light, where flash would be intrusive. The only problem, as other reviewers have stated is in respect of Auto Focus (AF) in poor light/full aperture shots, but this is inevitable. Overall the build quality and performance are superb, and I recommend the lens without hesitation.
By I. Ahmad (London, London United Kingdom)
I own a Canon 40D with the following lenses Canon EFS 17-85mm USM IS, Canon 50mm MK 2 and Sigma 10-20mm EX DG. The majority of pictures are taken with the Canon 50mm which I bought very cheaply 2 years ago. I do a lot of portraiture shots and the canon 50mm works pretty well for the most part especially for head shots. However for full length body shots you need to be standing a fair way back. I saw a gap in my lense collection. I thought if i had a slightly wider angle prime lens then I could take more interesteing full length portraits so I decided to buy a the Sigma 30mm to fill this gap.
I have only had it for the weekend but have already taken a couple of hundred shots and I'm incredibly impressed by the results. The colours are vived and the sharpness of the pictures are better than any of the other lenses I have. Sigma include the a lens hood when purchasing the lens. Why don't Canon do the same ?? Instead they charge upto £30 for a bit of plastic - be sure to factor this into the price when considering a lens. Don't be fooled by third party lens hoods that may not fit your lens correctly.
The build quality has a sturdy feel and the focus ring is well positioned with a nice grip for manual focussing. Moreover The hypesonic motor ensures auto focussing is fast so you don't miss the important shots.
In summary this is an excellent lens but it obviously costs over 3 times as much as the canon 50mm however you can see results in pictures. If you have the money it's worth the investment for the pro-sumer who doesn't necessarily want to fork out for a Canon L series Lens.
By R. Hinchcliffe (Yorkshire)
I got the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 lens to use an an 'everyday' lens to go with my new 550D. This is an excellent lens for the money (I paid £270 for it). After mainly using a Canon 50mm f/1.8 (which is an excellent lens for £60!) on my 400D for the last couple of years but commonly feeling the need for a slightly wider angle, I really wanted another fast prime lens, and I read a lot of good things about the Sigma - all of which have so far shown true. Compared to the Canon 50mm f/1.8, the Sigma 30mm is much, much more solid lens and 'feels' like a better product. The sharpness is spot on (i'm sure some Canon L lenses are way better, but who really looks at photos zoomed in at 100% anyway) and the f/1.4 has come in very handy. I was unsure whether to get this lens or something like the Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 for it's zoom range - but I'm glad I got this little Sigma prime. I imagine it'll be on my camera 90% of the time and so far it's focusing and build quality have blown me away. The weight of the 550D + Sigma 30mm makes for a good solid SLR camera to carry around all day.
I use it on the 550D, and for those who are interested - it works just as well as a lens for shooting video. The manual focus ring is large, comfy and easy to turn which makes shooting even a moving subject with a shallow depth-of-field easy.
All in all I can't recommend this lens enough. If you're looking for a lens to leave on your camera 90% of the time this is definitely a good option. Sure you don't get the zoom range of the canon's kit lens but 30mm on a crop body is a very good compromise for most peoples shooting styles. I promise you won't miss that zoom, and the f/1.4, fast quiet focusing and excellent manual focus make up for any zoom envy you might get.
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