Sigma has some of the most impressive lenses, that have grown in number. The company has never shied away from trying new focal ranges, and it has been the best for many photographers. Landscape photographers have multiple options that they can choose from. So, today, we look at two options that are perfect in every way. Have a look.
Sigma 16mm f1.4 DC DN Contemporary
Why is it great? The 16mm is designed for APS-C cameras, housing 16 elements in 13 groups, including 9 rounded aperture blades. It comes with a minimum focusing distance of 9.8 inches, has 1: 9.9 magnification, and it weighs 14.3 oz. The lens is large, as seen above, and has simple control. It is also well put together, and has a bit of weather sealing. For those shooting outdoors, it may not be enough, but it can get the job done. Moreover, you will get the lens for under $400 on eBay, saving more if you are on a budget.
What makes it exceptional? The Sigma lens has a good autofocus in bright light, but it tends to hurt focus in low light. With the AF-C system, one also gets good system tracking on Sony APS-C cameras. There is some nice bokeh, the sharpness is good, some good contrast, and sturdy enough for most situations. The Sigma lens is a good option for enthusiasts of today.
Photographers who use APS-C cameras will really fall for the Sigma 16mm f1.4 DC DN Contemporary. Not only is it one of the sharpest lenses we’ve seen for APS-C cameras, but it also has really nice bokeh, great colors, and keeps fringing to a minimum.
Sigma 30mm f1.4 DC DN
Why is it great? The Sigma lens offers 9 elements in 7 groups, 9 rounded aperture blades, an 11.8 close focusing distance, and 1:7 magnification. Another APS-C lens, the 30mm, comes with a 52mm sized filter, lacks weather sealing, and the exterior is made of metal. Overall, the lens is simple to use, has minimal controls, and you get a decent length to work with.
What makes it exceptional? In low lit, the lens struggles a bit, and in good lighting the focus is really fast and easy to use. Designed for street photography, you get plenty of width, and it will work for street photography, too. The lens is sharp even when you are not stepping down, has great bokeh, and there is some saturation as well. There is some purple fringing, and that is something you have to take care of. Look at eBay, you can get the less for less than $300.
I’ve seen far more contrasty and saturated levels from Sigma, but this one is still fairly saturated in the grand scale of things. It produces beautiful colors in nearly every situations that are very lifelike and not at all fooling the eye out of the real thing.
