While f/1.4 lenses are readily available for SLR systems, they're not as plentiful for mirrorless cameras, especially those that use smaller than full-frame sensors. The Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary ($339) is a compact, bright, standard-angle lens, available for both Sony APS-C and Micro Four Thirds camera systems. It's a strong performer, capturing crisp photos and delivering strong control over depth of field. Design The 30mm F1.4 ($309.00 at Amazon) is fairly compact for an f/1.4 design. It measures 2.9 by 2.6 inches (HD), weighs just 9.4 ounces, and supports 52mm front filters. The barrel is a mix of metal and polycarbonate, but unlike the wider, pricier Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary, the lens is not sealed to protect entry of dust and moisture. You can buy the lens in an E-mount version for Sony cameras with APS-C sensors, or for Micro Four Thirds cameras from Olympus and Panasonic. The APS-C sensor is larger, so the lens acts like a 45mm full-fame lens when paire...

The Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary is a bright, crisp, standard-angle lens for Sony and Micro Four Thirds mirrorless cameras.

Bright aperture; Very sharp; Even illumination; Affordable

Some barrel distortion; Omits stabilization; Not weather-sealed

Should the new Sigma 30mm f/1.4 standard lens be top of the list for Micro Four Thirds and Sony E-mount users? Richard Sibley finds out.

The Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC DN C lens offers quite an unusual standard focal length of 45mm for APS-C compact system cameras and a slightly longer 60mm for Micro Four Thirds cameras. It offers acceptable sharpness wide-open at f/1.4 (at least in the centre), good build quality, nice bokeh and fast and...

The Sigma 30mm f1.4 DC DN is a standard lens for mirrorless cameras with 'cropped' sensors, available in the Sony E and Canon EF-M mounts, as well as for the smaller Micro Four Thirds format.

Reasonable size and weight, excellent image quality, large f/1.4 aperture, superior build quality and a good price all mean that the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN | C lens is worthy of the consideration of Sony E-mount users.

The Apple iPhone 14 is no match for the just-released iPhone 14 Pro, but if you ignore that, it’s one of the most effective phones around.

Great cameras, front and back, Fast performance, Good battery life, Innovative safety features

Design too familiar, Some average features

“The iPhone 14 isn't a huge upgrade compared to its predecessor. But with a great design, screen, performance, and cameras, that's far from a bad thing at all.”

Comfortable, high-end build, OLED screen looks fantastic, A15 chip performs great, Good camera upgrades, Dependable battery life, Helpful safety features

60Hz display, No telephoto camera, eSIM might be a pain for some

The iPhone 14 isn’t much of an upgrade over the iPhone 13, but it’s still a great device and an upgrade for anyone coming from the iPhone 11 or older.

Great camera, Good battery, Emergency features are cool, Still excellent performance

Display could use some upgrades

Apple has given select media outlets and YouTubers access to the new iPhone 14 ahead of when it begins arriving in customers' hands on Friday, September 16. There are two models of the ‌iPhone‌ 14, the standard 6.1-inch ‌iPhone‌ 14 and the larger 6.7-inch ‌iPhone‌ 14 Plus.

The Sigma 30 F1.4 DC DN | C is a great autofocus F1.4 option for Micro Four Thirds. While it doesn't take the top spot for sharpness, it offers good, consistent performance across the frame for much less price than the competition.

Portraits, subjects needing shallow depth of field;

The field of view is a bit too narrow to be a do-it-all prime;