Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC Pentax-k

Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC Pentax-k
$439
30 mm
autofocus prime lens
f/1.4

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B&H Photo Video

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 11 users at B&H Photo Video

"I have had lots of good experiences with this lens. Versitile lens that does well in most lighting conditions."

"Awesome lens. In good to decent light, sharp and snappy AF. A 30mm f/1.4 on an crop center hits a pretty decent sweet spot. Relatively sharp (although not across the frame.) Decent MF feel, especially for a modern third party AF lens."

"The only thing I don't like about it is that it doesn't coordinate with my Pentax 540 GZ Flash...In low light, it remains difficult to focus by any means, MF or AF. Occasionally misses focus completely, even with focus confirmation by the camera. The focus problems may also stem from the K200d's poor autofocus system. meaning I have to set the exposure manually which is kind of a drag."

compatibilitywith digital cameras

APS-C (1.5x crop factor)

This lens is compatible with APS-C (1.5x crop factor) cameras such as the Pentax K-30, Pentax K-5 and Pentax K-5 II.

Pentax K-30
43.1°
horizontal angle of view
45.5mm
35mm equivalent focal length

Pros

The Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC Pentax-k vs other Pentax K lenses

Prime lens Prime lens Help
Typically very sharp
Aperture Wide aperture Help
f/1.4

The Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC Pentax-k vs other Pentax K low light lenses

Auto focus Supports autofocus Help
Easier to use

Cons

The Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC Pentax-k vs other Pentax K lenses

Magnification Poor macro Help
1:10 (0.1x)
Wide maximum Low max f/stop Help
f/16
Zoom range Below average zoom range Help
1x
Max focal length Poor telephoto lens Help
30 mm
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower

Specifications

General

Min focal length
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30 mm
Max focal length
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30 mm
below average below average
Zoom range
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1x
below average below average
Magnification
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1:10 (0.1x)
below average below average

Aperture

Wide minimum
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f/1.4
unique unique
Wide maximum
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f/16
below average below average
Tele minimum
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f/1.4
above average above average
Tele maximum
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f/16
below average below average

Features

Auto focus
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Yes
Focus motor
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None
below average below average
Image stabilization
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None
Fisheye
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No
Tilt-shift
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No

Form factor

Lens mount
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Pentax K
Length
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59 mm
above average above average
Diameter
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76 mm
Filter size
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62 mm
Weight
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430 g

Angle of view

Wide horizontal
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42.9°
Telephoto horizontal
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42.9°
Wide vertical
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29.3°
Telephoto vertical
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29.3°
Wide diagonal
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50.6°
Telephoto diagonal
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50.6°

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