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08/08/2005 08:05:18 PM · #1 |
Has anyone used the "Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM" yet? I'm very interested in getting one, because it will be as close as I can get to a 50mm on my 10D (1.6x crop).
If only someone made a 31.25mm prime for 1.6x crop users... |
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08/08/2005 10:38:06 PM · #2 |
If you look at the forums for Canon SLR lens, it's been getting very good users from posters. I don't remember seeing an official review so far.
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08/08/2005 11:16:01 PM · #3 |
I just ordered one from B&H last weekend. It shipped today, so I should be receiving it hopefully late this week!!
It's expensive and only works on small sensor digital cameras, but I don't care because it's f1.4!
The 50mm f1.8 is great and all, but it's WAY too telephoto for general shooting on a 1.6 crop camera! |
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08/08/2005 11:56:28 PM · #4 |
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08/11/2005 06:13:45 PM · #5 |
Originally posted by wimbello:
Has anyone used the "Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM" yet? I'm very interested in getting one, because it will be as close as I can get to a 50mm on my 10D (1.6x crop).
If only someone made a 31.25mm prime for 1.6x crop users... |
I have on on a Nikon D70. Check my pbase link for the samples.
It is well built, sharp, quiet, fast AF.
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08/11/2005 06:17:51 PM · #6 |
Originally posted by wimbello:
Has anyone used the "Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM" yet? I'm very interested in getting one, because it will be as close as I can get to a 50mm on my 10D (1.6x crop).
If only someone made a 31.25mm prime for 1.6x crop users... |
or a 38.461mm for 1.3x croppers :-)
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08/13/2005 07:20:48 PM · #7 |
OK, I just got my Sigma 30mm f/1.4 the other day, and so far I am very happy with it! I got this shot today (shot at f/2.0)...
I did NOT sharpen this image in post processing. The only thing I did was cropping and a slight levels adjustment. Other than that it is straight out of the camera.
From my initial impressions, I am blown away by this lens! The f/1.4 max aperture is awesome for low light, indoor shooting! And the sharpness is really amazing. I have had some fuzzy photos, but this may be my own fault, and not the lens' fault. This is a great "normal" lens for a 1.6 crop camera. IMO, the Canon 50mm f1.8 is too telephoto for a general walk-around lens.
I can't wait to use this lens some more. Hopefully, I will continue to be blown away...
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08/16/2005 03:54:36 AM · #8 |
| Keith, can you post a 100% crop of her hair? Just at defaults?? |
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