Scenes from Montreal: Nex 5n and Sigma DN 30mm

[segedi]

Tested out the new Sigma 30mm DN lens on the 5n during a trip to Montreal this past weekend. Lens is light, cheap (esp compared to M mount lenses, has decent but not perfect AF, and is a fairly sharp lens.





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I'll have to run some tests compared to the 35mm Summarit, but overall I'm happy with this lens.

[douglasf13]

Glad you're enjoying the lens. Fairly sharp? I've yet to use a lens shaper on NEX, myself. I've been meaning to do a comparison with the Contax G 45.

[segedi]

I've also used the 50mm Summilux and 50mm Planar with the NEX and those seem to be sharper at f/2.8. But for a cost, the 30mm DN wins hands down!

[dmc]

I have both Sigma lenses in MFT and am very pleased with the results. Lenses are very light weight, which fits well with my style. Well done Sigma.

[segedi]

Originally Posted by dmc

I have both Sigma lenses in MFT

I'll have to try out my 19mm - my first impression wasn't the best, but I'll see if a change in subject matter helps.

I do like that they have the 46mm filter threading as I have some in that size already.

[zuikologist]

The shots look good, though hard to tell from the small samples. After some frustrations with the 30mm I am beginning to like it. AF is good but slightly slow compared to the Sony 16mm. Sharpness and colour balance seem very good on the Sony sensor.

[segedi]

You can see larger versions here - click through to larger images from the list.

The first image was cropped a bit - the original has about 15% more around the edges.