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 09/22/2006 05:04:49 AM · #1
Ok, So I've read up on the 30mm f/1.4 HSM and the 20mm f/1.8 by Sigma, but I am not really interested in those focal lengths. 30mm seems to be decent, and I liked the idea of the 20mm f/1.8, but I wanted to do some more reading.

I usually read up at photozone.de, but they have neither of these lenses reviewed.

Anyone have any experience with these two lenses or know of any good thorough reviews?

thanks.
 09/22/2006 05:40:19 AM · #2
I used to have the 20mm 1.8. It is a good lens - sharp and 1.8 is great for v low light and extreme DoF shots. However, it is big and heavy.
09/22/2006 09:03:35 PM · #3
Anyone got any experience with the 24mm or 28mm?
 10/05/2006 06:20:17 AM · #4
OK, just bumping this one up one last time.
 10/05/2006 06:44:17 AM · #5
i used to own Canon's 28mm 2.8 - great lens, tack sharp (i'm most likely gonna buy it again)

.... but that's not what you asked ... sorry
 10/05/2006 06:54:22 AM · #6
Thanks anyhow... No worries.

I am mostly interested in getting some info out on these lenses as alternatives to the 50mm f/1.8 and moving into a bit wider territory with some nice wide apertures.

They seem to be fairly interesting lenses with virtually no information circulating about them.
 10/05/2006 07:20:57 AM · #7
- This was shot with the 28mm f1.8

I have the Sigma 28mm F1.8 - I find it good value for the money but it is pretty soft wide open (as you would expect). I find it works much better on my SLR (Canon Eos 5). Its pretty heavy and well built.

There are only 2 of us here at DPC who have this with the Canon fit.

Message edited by author 2006-10-05 07:24:38.
 10/05/2006 07:24:29 AM · #8
I'm also interested in the Sigma 30/1.4, but like yourself I didn't find any detailed reviews anywhere. One member here suggested that I PM group members that use the lens. I did, and received a good report and strong recommendation for this lens. I'll probably spring for it (in about a week or two). The best price that I found was $359 through a Pricegrabber search: Sigma 30mm f1.4
 10/05/2006 07:43:08 AM · #9
detailed review of 30mm 1.4

Originally posted by argyle:
I'm also interested in the Sigma 30/1.4, but like yourself I didn't find any detailed reviews anywhere. One member here suggested that I PM group members that use the lens. I did, and received a good report and strong recommendation for this lens. I'll probably spring for it (in about a week or two). The best price that I found was $359 through a Pricegrabber search: Sigma 30mm f1.4
10/05/2006 02:04:25 PM · #10
Here are a couple shots taken with the Sigma 30mm f/1.4



The second shot was taken wide open at f/1.4, ISO 800, and it's cropped considerably from the original shot. I love the shallow DOF.

Message edited by author 2006-10-05 14:13:05.
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