Sigma 30mm f/2.8 EX DN

Sigma 30mm f/2.8 EX DN Handling and Features

Metal has been used for the lens mount and high quality plastics with a matte finish have been used for the lens barrel construction. Weighing only 130g, this lens is the perfect companion to smaller camera bodies, just like the Panasonic Lumix GF3 used for testing.

As focusing is performed internally the 46mm filter thread does not rotate during use and the lens does not extend, making this lens ideal for use with graduated and polarising filters. Focus speeds are quick and the wide manual focus ring offers just enough resistance to make applying fine adjustments trouble-free. the linear focusing system employed does not hold the focusing group in place there is no power to the lens, so a disconcerting rattle can be heard when the lens is tilted, either off the camera, or with the lens removed. This is perfectly normal for the type of focusing system used.

The minimum focus distance of 30cm is great for shooting in claustrophobic environments and for taking close up images. 1:8.1 is the maximum magnification possible, which is a fair way off what could be considered macro, but is fairly typical for a lens of this type.


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