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Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC HSM Art

Canon EF Autofocus

Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC HSM Art

Focal length
30 mm
Aperture
f/1.4
Weight
435 g
Filter diameter
62 mm
Min. focus distance
30 cm
Length
63.3 mm

At a Glance

This Canon EF lens for APS-C gives 30 mm, equivalent to 48 mm on full frame, at f/1.4, so short shutter times in low light are possible. It weighs 435 g, has a 62 mm filter thread and focuses down to 30 cm at a magnification of 1:6.8. Everyday shooting, street photography and dim scenes are the obvious uses.

Good for

  • Everyday
  • Street
  • Low light

Worth knowing

  • Designed for APS-C: only usable on EOS cameras with an APS-C sensor.

Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check

Technical Specifications

Min. focal length
30 mm
Max. focal length
30 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/1.4
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/1.4
Min. aperture
f/16
Elements
9
Groups
8
Weight
435 g (0.96 lb)
Filter diameter
62 mm
Min. focus distance
30 cm (11.81 in)
Max. magnification
1:6.8 (0.15Γ—)
Length
63.3 mm (2.49 in)
Diameter
74.2 mm (2.92 in)
Announced
January 2013

Manufacturer data: sigma-global.com

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) Β· How we check

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Which cameras does the Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC HSM Art fit?

The Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC HSM Art is made for Canon APS-C cameras, where its field of view equals 48 mm in full-frame terms. It is not meant for full-frame EOS bodies: EF-S lenses do not mount on them at all, and third-party APS-C lenses vignette heavily.

Canon EF cameras

With the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS R the lens can also be used on Canon RF cameras.

With the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS M the lens can also be used on Canon EF-M cameras.

Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC HSM Art compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Canon EF lenses.

LensSigma 30mm F1.4 DC HSM ArtSigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC HSMSigma 28mm F1.4 DG HSM ArtCanon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM
Focal length30 mm30 mm28 mm28 mm
Max. aperturef/1.4f/1.4f/1.4f/1.8
Weight435 g400 g865 g310 g
Filter diameter62 mm62 mm77 mm58 mm
Min. focus distance30 cm40 cm28 cm25 cm
Length63.3 mm59 mm108 mm55.6 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationnononono
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Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC HSM Art: FAQ

Does the Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC HSM Art have autofocus?

Yes, the Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC HSM Art has autofocus.

Does the Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC HSM Art have image stabilization?

No, the Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC HSM Art has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.

How much does the Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC HSM Art weigh?

The Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC HSM Art weighs 435 g. It is 63.3 mm long with a diameter of 74.2 mm.

What filter size does the Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC HSM Art use?

The Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC HSM Art takes 62 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC HSM Art focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC HSM Art is 30 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC HSM Art a full-frame lens?

No, the Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC HSM Art is an APS-C lens. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 48 mm in full-frame terms.

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