Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary
The Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN is a beginner-friendly APS-C standard prime, a bright f/1.4 lens at 265g with 52mm filters, well suited to low-light shooting and crop-sensor portraits. It's not stabilized. As a first prime it's a natural normal-field-of-view choice for Sony E crop shooters wanting subject separation and low-light reach on a budget.
Scores
BreakdownHideOverall59±6Caliber-forward blend — tier caliber + within-tier price rank 30%, value 25%, confidence 20%, compatibility 15%, upgrade path 10% — renormalized over applicable dimensions.
Scores
BreakdownHideCaliber-forward blend — tier caliber + within-tier price rank 30%, value 25%, confidence 20%, compatibility 15%, upgrade path 10% — renormalized over applicable dimensions.
The ± band on the overall score reflects sourcing confidence — wider when fewer specs are verified.
How each score is computed: our scoring methodology.
Specifications
| Spec | Value | Verification |
|---|---|---|
| mount | Sony EFlagged | Flagged |
| coverage | APS-CFlagged | Flagged |
| focal length | 30mmSourced | Sourced |
| max aperture | f/1.4Sourced | Sourced |
| filter thread (mm) | 52Sourced | Sourced |
| stabilized | noSourced | Sourced |
| weight (g) | 265Sourced | Sourced |
5/7 detail specs sourced · 2 flagged for verification. Amber rows are flagged for verification — we show them as reported, not confirmed.
Verdict
Best for
- APS-C standard prime
- Low-light photography
- Portraits on crop sensor
- Beginner first prime
Who should skip this
- Full-frame shooters — the image circle only covers APS-C
- Wide-scene work — on crop it frames like a ~45mm normal, not a wide
- Handheld low-light video — no OIS, so you need a stabilized body
Where to buy
List price $339
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Ecosystem
Compatibility
Built around Sony E-mount. Make sure the rest of your build uses the same platform before you buy — mismatched sockets, mounts or standards are the most common return reason. Check it in the builder →
Upgrade path
Buying today, the Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 scores higher for less — the smarter pick in lenses unless you specifically want this one. See it →