SIGMA 30mm 1.4 Lens Review // The Sharpest Sony E-Mount APS-C Lens
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- SIGMA 30mm 1.4 Lens Review // The Sharpest Sony E-Mount APS-C Lens. Headed out to the North Shore in Minnesota to check out and review the Sigma 30 mm 1.4 lens for the Sony e-mount APS-C body cameras ( a5000 , a5100 , a6000 , a6100 , a6300 , a6400 , a6500 , a6600 ) The Sigma 30 mm lens is one of my favorite lenses for both video and for photo and is always in my camera bag if its already not on the camera.
Tell me your thoughts on this lens! Do you already have it? Or are you looking to get one? Comment below and I'll be more than happy to answer any questions.
Links to the gear in this video:
-Sigma 30 mm 1.4 lens: geni.us/1OaYex
-Sony a6400 APS-C camera body: geni.us/B18m6U
-K&F Concept 72mm Variable ND Filter (2-5 stops) :amzn.to/38EaJdG
-K&F Concept 72mm Variable ND Filter (6-9 stops) :amzn.to/38G4upH
-Lens Filter adapter (52mm-72mm): amzn.to/3ldyKh4
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Lenses:
-Sony 16-35mm f2.8 GM Lens: geni.us/P3EB
-Sigma 24-70 f2.8 art lens: geni.us/Fog3nO
-Sony 20mm f1.8 Sony e-mount lens: geni.us/83Bb
-Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Lens: geni.us/jcLc5WT
-Sigma 16mm f1.4 geni.us/tIyzB
-Sony 18-105mm f4 OSS geni.us/7rtb4A
-PolarPro Peter McKinnon VND Edition II (2-5): geni.us/zkHMPgQ
-PolarPro Peter McKinnon VND Edition II (6-9): geni.us/7fCe
Gimbals:
-Zhiyun Crane M3: geni.us/NyJRT6
-Zhiyun Weebill S: amzn.to/30HDK3F
Microphones:
-Sony ECM-B1M Compact Shotgun Microphone: geni.us/KaRG
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Thanks for the review, Kyle! Glad you're enjoying the lens. :)
Thanks for making such a great crop censor prime lens!
a tip: you can watch series at flixzone. Me and my gf have been using it for watching a lot of movies lately.
@Lucca Chandler Yup, have been watching on flixzone} for since december myself =)
If only it had stabilization, I would not have used any other lens other than the Sigma Trio and a telephoto but alas, its not perfect without a gimbal :(
This is such a beautiful video man... You are inspiring me to take photography/videography as a hobby.
It’s a damn fun hobby!
I love your videos. Just watched the 18-105, now I’m watching this. Love your style Kyle, keep it up
Thanks dude! Have a ton of fun videos coming up!
Nice video, thanks for the info
Loving the background 🙌🏾🙌🏾!!!
Such an incredible area!
This was one heck of a good video, good job my guy
Thanks for checking it out!
Great view Kyle and we love going up to Lake Superior!
Such an incredible place in MN
What ND filter do you use and do you have a link where I can find it?
new to photography and looking for a filter for this lens just to help while filming since so much light can come in!
Another Minnesota channel! Using the same camera and love this lens. Cheers brother!
What’s up dude! Love seeing other MN channels! Sick skyline btw!
@@KyleWattsTV thanks brotha-subbing now!
@@BoostedMPLS same
thought i had a dead pixel ! glad it wasnt me
Greetings Kyle, this was a great review and I got a lot out of it. I've got a question for you if you're willing to entertain; I've had a lot of focus issues with this lens using it for studio video. The focus seeks and jumps considerably. (Wide focus zone, f4-ish, 1/50, ISO 400) I've tried every focus zone, every AF setting and I can't get it to stop seeking. Any tips would be greatly appreciated!
When I used to use mine for studio shots it kinda did the same thing. The camera locked into face tracking but if you move around a bit it looks like it zooms in and out and got kinda distracting. What I did was if I knew I wasn’t going to show the camera anything I would just set the focus and leave it in manual focus. Other wise I end up using a wider lens which still kinda does the same thing but less noticeable.
I love your videos. I am thinking of starting a youtube cooking show. Is this a good lens to use for youtube cooking videos. If yes, do I use it for b-roll only or I can use it for both a and b roll. In your opinion what is a good sense I can purchase for shooting you tube videos. I appreciate your help. Thank you.
how does this guy only have 16 subscribers !?? can't wait to see how big you are a year from now. also what do you use to edit
Thanks, just started this channel! I use Final cut to edit
This aged well.
Hey big guy! This review was awesome, thx! What mix was attached to this camera, your audio was great!!
I’m filming in my room and i can hear my A/C in the video. 🤦🏽♀️
I use the rode videomic ntg. Another good option is the rode video micro. That one is like $50. I also do some post processing on my audio to help clean it up
@@KyleWattsTV Really? Do you have content on that?!?! Just watched a bunch of your videos, ugh UR AWESOME!
@@blossomramos Thanks! my first video on my page focuses on a few different mics. I don’t have any videos on post processing though. Maybe have to add that to future content
On a tripod and live streaming, which one is the best sigma 30mm 1.4 or SONY 35mm 1.8?
I’m a bigger fan of the sigma lens. I tend to set mine to manual focus to make it more fixed focus ( 30mm tends to zoom in and out when you move around)
love the Sigma 30mm..such a great lens
I’m a big fan of my sigma 16 as well
Kardoso Media!!! You found this guy before I did I see......His content is amazing.
Hello I was wondering something. Im not sure if the Lumix G7 is full frame or a aps-c. Do you know? And would this lens work with it?
The G7 is a Micro Four Thirds not a full frame camera. The sony e mount won’t work but Sigma does have the 30mm lens for the Micro Four Thirds mount.
@@KyleWattsTV ok wow thank you!
Could you put the link for the step down ring you used for the 52 mil
amzn.to/3pf6RoY
nice video, I will get this lens probably this week xD
A very good lens to have!
Do you have a link to the ND filters I wanted to purchase for my sigma 30mm
K&F Concept 52mm Variable ND Filter ND2-ND32 Camera Lens Filter (1-5 Stops) No X Cross HD Neutral Density Filter with 28 Multi-Layer Coatings Waterproof www.amazon.com/dp/B07XLCFKTM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_06HC037XHH1XNR5BSB31
Hey Kyle, would you recommend the 30mm 1.4 lens for car reviews and motorcycles with a gimbal like ronin rs 3?
Nice work :)
Really great video!
Thanks hope it helps!
Great Lens. And titorial
This dude needs more subscribers.
Thanks for watching and subscribing! 🙌🏻
So you think my Crane M2-S Gimble would handle it?
Subbed :) and any recommendations for gimbals? Looking to get one soon. I’m using a 6400 and lenses with no stabilization and want to get into making video too, thanks!
Video is coming up but I’m currently using the Zhiyun Weebil S and it’s the perfect gimbal for the a6400. Not to big, not to small. Plus that low slung mode is awesome.
@@KyleWattsTV thanks! I’ll be looking forward for the video!
Just posted my weebill s gimbal video
Hows the Auto focus of this lens in video compare to sony 50mm f1.8
I don’t have the 50mm Sony so I wouldn’t be able to tell you. But the sigma is good and fast.
That lighthouse shot is pure gold!
Thanks! That part of MN is so good looking, anywhere you point a camera is pure gold
@@KyleWattsTV at first I was wondering if you were in the pacific NW, then you mentioned Lake Superior. Some amazing Country up there! This video was so helpful. I just got a a6400 and definitely adding that Sigma 30mm to my list!
@@StephenLyonsMusic such a good lens! I wish they would make these with stabilization but for the price can’t beat it. Pretty much use this lens for all my thumbnails as well
@@KyleWattsTV it seems to be the go to lens for a lot of filmmakers
Love you sir awesome video ❤❤
Thanks for watching!
whats the filter size for it
Should I buy an extra sigma 30mm lens if I already have sigma 16mm lens or I should go with a gimbal like zhiyon webbil S at similar price point which I don't have ?
I guess that depends more on your direct needs, but I can tell you for me, I bought a gimbal before I bought the 30mm lens. I started with a Zhiyun crane V2 and upgraded to the Weebill S after that. I have a weebill s video on my channel if you wanna check that out
@@KyleWattsTV I will check it for sure! Thanks man
@@wevidmedia having a gimbal with that 16mm makes that lens way more usable. At least with my non ibis a6400
@@KyleWattsTV wowwww... That's what I wanna listen. 🥰 I am going with gimbal first and after some time I will think for 30 mm lens for closeups If I have money to spend on gears... Thanks for this decision making help ✌🏻🥰
I'm new to the camera scene so I wanted to know how did he fit that 72mm Variable ND Filter on the 30mm sigma lens?
I used an adapter ring that converts the 52mm thread to the 72mm thread.
@@KyleWattsTV awesome thanks for the reply I really appreciate it and awesome video by the way 😊 I will subscribe now 😀
@@jayon101 thanks! Hope the video helped. You can get those adapters pretty cheap on Amazon or bhphoto.com
@@KyleWattsTV can you share the link for the adapter?
@@buddyheph amzn.to/3ldyKh4
What ND filter size are you using to make it look bigger on the 30mm lens?
I believe that was a k&f concept VND in a 72mm with and adapter ring to fit the sigma 30. At that time the largest lens I had was a 72mm thread so I had adapter rings to fit the other lenses
Ok so what adapter size would I need if I’m buying a 30mm lens 1.4 Song zv e10 and 72 nd filter
@@Saulimendoza you would want a 52mm -72mm adapter
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What’s up Kyle!
What size ND filter for that lense?
The lens is a 52mm so get that or larger with an adapter ring to fit what ever size filter you get. I would recommend going larger to accommodate larger lenses you might get in the future.
Amazing video, quick question how bad is the distortion compared to a 50mm
Not sure what 50mm you’re referring to but the sigma 30 does have a decent amount of barrel distortion. It’s a quick fix in light room with the lens correction feature.
Sorry, i meant the Sony 50mm f1.8 without OSS.
@@darionjames5380 there isn’t much distortion on that lens at all. So by comparison the sigma 30 has more barrel distortion. Keep in mind the Sony 50 is a 80mm equivalent
@@darionjames5380 also the sigma 30 auto focus is faster and it’s a sharper lens
whats the difference between this ans the 30mm 1.4 art a mount? can u use A mount on SPS-C?
E mount is for the mirrorless Sony line (a6000 series and a7 series. The A mount is for Sony’s older DSLR cameras like the a900 and a99 ( lots of other ones too)
Kyle Watts oh do you know if there is more quality on the dslr version? I have a nikon D5500 with sigma 30mm 1.4 art I want to upgrade but I don’t know I can get anything better unless I found a camera with more megapixels
@@refugioflores2226 not too sure. I haven’t used that camera
Wich ND adapter do you use?
I just bout a cheep one on Amazon. They work ok, but if you wanna spend more, PolarPro sells theirs for like $40
I have a question, this lens its manual focus or autofocus?
It’s both auto focus and manual focus. The auto focus work great on this lens
@@KyleWattsTV thanks mate
Would 2 to 3 feet be adequate enough for talking head video in your opinion?
At the end of the video I was about 5-6 away from the camera. That’s probably the closest I’d go for taking head. The beginning of the video is the sigma 16 from about 3 feet
@@KyleWattsTV thank you!
What size thread is it for ND filters?
The lens thread is 52mm but I have a step up to 77mm for my ND filter that I use
@@KyleWattsTV which Step up do u use? I have step up if Lumos 52-82 in Amazon but doesn't fit
It was just a step up adapter (52-77) I got off Amazon. Although if you don’t mind spending a bit more, the ones from polarpro have grip grooves on theirs and are kinda nice to be able to hold while screwing off the ND filter.I believe those are like $39
don't shoot on the crop body anymore (just got to bench watch every video of yours), but I always suggest these lenses for people looking for quality Sony Crop lenses. These lenses are so good! Great overview and video. Some beautiful scenery where you live. I live in Orlando I just have the theme parks......but not right now.
My wife and I were in Orlando last Feb and did a few travel vlog vids. Mostly Disney and what not but we did film a manatee river cruise video, just never finished it.
@@KyleWattsTV oh man! I am sure you went to Disney Star Wars land than lol 😂
Of course. We had like 4 videos just in the galaxys edge area. Unfortunately covid hit and Disney closed right when we were releasing the videos so the views just completely stopped
Do you recommend this lens for vlogging?
Not really. It’s too zoomed in for vlogging
If only it had stabilization, I would not have used any other lens other than the Sigma Trio and a telephoto but alas, its not perfect without a gimbal :(
That dot on the screen hurts me lol
That sun was in just the right spot for that. Should have used a hood on the lens
Nice!
🙏
Did u shoot the talking head on the a6400?
Yes. It was the a6400 with the sigma 16mm
Nice👏👏👏
🙌🏻 thank you!
What size nd filter?
The one I was using during the video was a 72mm with a step up ring
@@KyleWattsTV would i be better off with 52mm , that's what it says on the lens right?
The reason mine is a 72 was to fit on my other lenses. You wanna get a filter that fits your biggest lens and get step up rings for your other lenses. Technically if it’s a little oversized it actually helps reduce cross polarizing (looks like vignetting)
👌😁👀😊
when the tripod set up is more expensive than the lens
I think the Sigma 56 1.4 better
the 56 is awesome for photography! I don't use it much for video though cause its a bit hard to keep steady with out a tripod on an a6400 without ibis
@@KyleWattsTV I find the Sigma 16 1.4 much more steady than the two because of its size.
@@EUguitarRULE 100%
Nvm found it
So many enthusiastic revs for this Sigma 30, nobody talks about horrible focus breathing. Lens suitable for amateur not suitable for any pro shots.
Got a bad copy and hate that lens