Sigma 30mm f1.4 EX DC HSM

Here is a lens i wanna add to my kit..so far im ok wif my kit lens..my 14-42 is so far suitable for my normal use..now my 40-150 has been fitted wif my tube to make it more marco-y..n my 70-300 is great for zoo trips..nature fotography..n sports..shoot moon oso nice=) but been looking for a fast lens..mostly cos of portraiture..n finally here is one..

its the Sigma 30mm f1.4..i'v been looking for a cheap n good portrait lens..n...
-having HSM..its auto focus is super fast n quiet..even at low light..n i have no problen manual focusing..
-having an EX finish to the lens..makes it super sharp..super great for potraits n landscapes n wadeva=)..
-n its super fast having an appreature of 1.4..super bright too..

really htink tt tis lens is suitable for me..as i have always been wanting a fast n bright lens..haha..

n i finally found one at clubsnap.. there is fellow CSer selling for $530..tryin to bargain n get more info on the usage of the lens..n hope its not booked yet..*fingers crossed*..anyway..here is a brief describtion of the lens.. EX= The exterior of this lens is EX-finished to denote the superior build and optical quality, and to enhance its appearance.

DC= These are special lenses designed so that the image circle matches the smaller size of the image sensor of most digital SLR cameras. Their specialized design gives these lenses the ideal properties for digital cameras, the compact and lightweight construction is an added bonus ! including compact and lightweight construction.

HSM= This lens uses a motor driven by ultrasonic waves to provide a quiet, highspeed AF.

copy paste from www.sigmaphoto.com


SLD (Super Low Dispersion) and ELD (Extra Low Dispersion) glass elements eliminate transverse chromatic aberration, while an aspherical lens corrects various other aberrations and ensures sharp imaging performance at any point from the closest focusing distance of 40cm to infinity.An HSM drive increases the speed and quietness of autofocusing and enables fulltime manual focusing, making this large-aperture standard lens applicable to a wide range of scenes.

from: http://www.four-thirds.org/

so this shows tt the glass is good, thus very sharp images =)

The Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the new 30mm F1.4 EX DC HSM for the Four Thirds fitting. Two SLD glass elements are especially effective in the compensation of magnification chromatic aberration. A molded glass aspherical lens at the rear lens group reduces colour aberration and provides high-quality image results. The lens creates exceptionally sharp images of high contrast from its minimum focusing distance of 40cm to infinity. The HSM design provides quiet high-speed auto-focus with full-time manual focus override. The large maximum aperture of F1.4 produces a versatile lens that performs superbly in a great range of applications including portraiture, indoor and studio work and landscape photography.
- Large Maximum Aperture of F1.4 - New special lens coating reduces flare and ghosting in digital SLR cameras - Two SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass elements and a hybrid aspherical lens provide the utmost correction for all types of aberrations - Equipped with HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor) system
Internal focusing means the front element does not rotate, allowing for use of the screw-in petal shaped hood (included) and for convenient use of circular polarizing filters. It is also possible to attach an 62mm filter in front of the lens hood.

from: http://www.photographyblog.com/

really wan tis lens..read alot bout tis lens in user comments oso..my bdae coming soon..hu wnna sponser me abit?haha..