Sigma · Fujifilm X mount · Updated 31 Aug 2026
30mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary
Compact speed and very good center detail at an excellent price; edges and axial color improve notably when stopped down.
Maker MTF available, but its method is not normalized to Fujifilm's curves.
01 / EDITORIAL TAKE
What the evidence supports
Compact speed and very good center detail at an excellent price; edges and axial color improve notably when stopped down.
- Best for
- Everyday, Low light.
- Main tradeoff
- Its 275g weight, F1.4 maximum aperture, and manufacturer mtf evidence profile should be considered against the alternatives below.
02 / VERIFIED SPECIFICATIONS
The decision-grade facts
- 35mm equivalent
- 46mm
- Maximum aperture
- F1.4
- Focus
- AF
- Weight
- 275g
- Dimensions
- Ø64.8 × 73.6mm
- Weather resistance
- Yes
- Optical stabilization
- No
- US list price
- $419
MSRP is a static US list-price reference, not a live offer. Verified 2026-08-30. Price source ↗
03 / EVIDENCE
What the rank rests on
A maker chart exists, but its method is not standardized against Fujifilm or independent labs.
04 / ALTERNATIVES
Compare before deciding
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Resolution 84.5 ±8