01/04/2026 1:31 am
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Ugh I've been staring at spec sheets for three days and I'm just more confused than when I started. I really need a fast prime for my X-T4 before my trip to Chicago next month but I cant decide which Sigma to grab. Im basically choosing between the 23mm f1.4 and the 30mm f1.4 right now. The 30mm is way cheaper and fits my $500 budget easily but I keep seeing people say it's an awkward focal length for street photography. Then there's the 23mm which everyone says is amazing but its right at the limit of what I can spend. I just want something that wont hunt for focus when I'm trying to catch people walking by... which one is actually the better deal for street stuff?
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01/04/2026 1:32 am
Definitely grab the Sigma 23mm f1.4 DC DN Contemporary! The 35mm FOV is amazing for street photography.
- Snappier stepping motor
- Superior corner resolution The Sigma 30mm f1.4 DC DN Contemporary is just way too tight honestly!
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01/04/2026 1:55 am
Caught this earlier but just now responding. Be careful with these lenses as they can feel a bit front-heavy on the X-T4 tho. I actually started with the Sigma 16mm f1.4 DC DN Contemporary for architecture but the FOV was too wide for street. Quick tip: make sure to update your Fuji firmware to 1.70+. It really helps those Sigma stepping motors lock focus faster and prevents hunting in low light.
