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Sigma 30mm 2.8

Started Aug 15, 2015 | Discussions thread
Clayton Jones Contributing Member • Posts: 866
Re: Sigma 30mm 2.8
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photohp wrote:

I want to replace the 14-42 Panasonic kit lens I have on my GX1 as I am not too happy with the results I get.

I am looking at the Sigma 30mm 2.8. Will it be an upgrade I terms of image sharpness and color rendition?

A couple of years ago I purchased a sigma 30/2.8 new from B&H and returned it a day later after my tests.  There wasn't anything particularly wrong with it, but it was not a significant IQ improvement over my Lumix 14-45 at that FL (which I like in my landscape work).

IMO, and in that of many other 14-45 users,  the 14-45 is a much better lens than any of the 14-42 models.  So my recommendation is to try a 14-45.  It's an excellent lens without getting into the price range of the 12-35.

Clayton

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