Sigma 30mm f1.4 EX DC HSM

[Cassie]

It's been a while since Lethal Weapon, so maybe a 50D with a 50 1.4 would be more realistic.... :)

Ok, maybe I should just get the 7D and keep my little lenses;)

More pics............bored yet again, light was looking good on the sunporch so I tried some still life snap shots.

http://thompson-photo.smugmug.com/photos/645458014_dyCB8-L.jpg


http://thompson-photo.smugmug.com/photos/645457864_kBXcd-L.jpg

http://thompson-photo.smugmug.com/photos/645457923_VDvPM-L.jpg

[joosay]

^ wow very sharp!

[Cassie]

Yeah, they came out pretty decent, thanks!

[Coppatop85]

Cassie, what aperture was that last shot taken at?

[lawlz_xD]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3441/3898918185_7b1e393efa.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2632/3899681466_8a2f1931da.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2543/3891455686_b503955387.jpg

[Cassie]

Hi Coppatop85, that was shot at F/4.

[egordon99]

NICE shots! Aren't you loving the 30?

:) I need to hug mine, it's been very sad since I bought the 24-70L :o


<snip>

[martin2day]

Once I got the sigma 30/1.4, 24-70/2.8 was useless. So I sold it and it was the right decision. No regrets at all.

[tkbslc]

Once I got the sigma 30/1.4, 24-70/2.8 was useless. So I sold it and it was the right decision. No regrets at all.

Me too. f1.4 is about 100x more useful than a "slow" zoom. :)

[joosay]

Can't wait to get this lens this weekend. Trading my canon 50 1.4 for this lens!

[SMP_Homer]

Can't wait to get this lens this weekend. Trading my canon 50 1.4 for this lens!

I have both, and I use the Sigma 30 way more than the Canon 50. Getting better result hands down (not that the 50 is bad or anything - it's still good)

[Eric]

Can't wait to get this lens this weekend. Trading my canon 50 1.4 for this lens!

I have both, and I use the Sigma 30 way more than the Canon 50. Getting better result hands down (not that the 50 is bad or anything - it's still good)


Same here, well with my 50 1.8, never sees the light of day since I got the 30.

[Coppatop85]

Once I got the sigma 30/1.4, 24-70/2.8 was useless. So I sold it and it was the right decision. No regrets at all.

Really? One is a great walk around zoom, other is a low-light prime... different lenses.

[Cassie]

One more....

My baby Blu.

http://thompson-photo.smugmug.com/photos/645630167_bDqCV-L.jpg

[darosk]

http://www.daroskoding.com/photos/647311926_n2KAf-O.jpg

http://www.daroskoding.com/photos/647703685_Wr3TV-O.jpg

http://www.daroskoding.com/photos/647703720_twYni-O.jpg

http://www.daroskoding.com/photos/647703755_69Jgx-O.jpg

http://www.daroskoding.com/photos/647703851_LhSbY-O.jpg

Have had this for less than a week - absolutely loving the speed and DOF :)

[JakubPhoto]

Here are some random shots.

http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/1001/img7158edit.jpg

http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/5439/img7166edit.jpg

http://img30.imageshack.us/img30/8533/img7121editbw.jpg

[DStanic]

Borrowing this copy from my buddy Mike (SMP_Homer on here)

http://dstanic.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p867688638-4.jpg

http://dstanic.zenfolio.com/img/v4/p833426732-4.jpg



Trying to decide which I should get first this lens or the 17-55 IS..hmm


Loving it so far!

[joosay]

I have both (just traded my canon 50 1.4 for the sigma 30 1.4 TODAY) the sigma 30 and 17-55.

The 17-55 is a great lens, and the sigma 30 is really nice as well :)

[Yamaha451]

I'm switching from 5d to 7d, which lens would you guys prefer on a crop? I have the sigma 50 1.4 and am debating switching it out for the 30. I would have to say that the 30 seems to have less focusing issues, and from the pictures, it appears sharper.

[DStanic]

I have both (just traded my canon 50 1.4 for the sigma 30 1.4 TODAY) the sigma 30 and 17-55.

The 17-55 is a great lens, and the sigma 30 is really nice as well :)

I have used the 17-55 for a weekend when I shot a wedding, indeed it was good. While I had it that weekend I also shot a band and at ISO1600 is worked as well at my 85mm f/1.8 (was shooting with one on each camera). My 24-60 f/2.8 is a good lens, not quite as sharp as the 17-55 but still good, too bad Sigma doesn't have anything comparable with OS.

Mike (the guy I'm borrowing the 30mm) said he doesn't use his Tamron 17-50 f/2.8 as much since getting the 30mm. I'm surprised he let me borrow it while he is going on vacation! lol

I gotta say the 30mm balances perfect on my non-gripped 30D. Feels good in the hands. :)

[DStanic]

I'm switching from 5d to 7d, which lens would you guys prefer on a crop? I have the sigma 50 1.4 and am debating switching it out for the 30. I would have to say that the 30 seems to have less focusing issues, and from the pictures, it appears sharper.

I've never used a 5D or the Sigma 50mm, but my nifty mounted to my 35mm film camera appears to have very close FOV as the 30mm mounted on my 30D. I've never liked the 50mm f/1.8 (this is the second time I bought one.. traded actually) and I plan on selling it. I just find it a bit too long at times and not wide enough. the 30mm seems very "natural" on the cropper. :)

[egordon99]

I'm switching from 5d to 7d, which lens would you guys prefer on a crop? I have the sigma 50 1.4 and am debating switching it out for the 30. I would have to say that the 30 seems to have less focusing issues, and from the pictures, it appears sharper.

If you like the FOV of the 50mm on your 5D, then buy the 30mm for your 7D. If I ever move to full-frame, I'm going to pick up the 50mm since I love my 30mm so much on my current bodies.

[sth_]

This has become my most used lens. In fact, in the last few months I used it for more than 50% of my shots.

A practical tip: If you have a 58mm polarizer lying around, just buy a cheap 62->58 stepdown-ring. It won't vignette, so no need to buy a seperate 62mm filter for this lens.

[RyanQ]

Here's what I have.

[ALaS]

Cool shots! Keep it up. :]

[Depth]

On a 1D Mark III.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2539/3925138954_c664f8081f_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42504877@N00/3925138954/)


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2667/3925140348_8a38fd97d2_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42504877@N00/3925140348/in/photostream/)


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2531/3924354933_2d7c4e09fd_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42504877@N00/3924354933/)

[DStanic]

where would be the best prices for the lens? Sigma4less has it for $374.95

[Misiek]

Cheap as hell. In Poland it goes for 700 $...

[GregSteer]

Posted in Landscapes sharing but shown here as well for the archive

"Headed out for a quick noon session with a friend and took some shots of the abandoned bobbin mill at Howk on Caldbeck Common, great location for possible further shoots involving models etc but in the meantime enjoy the scene shots / sky."

The 30mm can do some landscape work, even at f/1.4

1:
http://www.gregsteer.co.uk/resources/images/potn/landscapes/001_CaldbeckBobbinMill_20090910_IMG_3383_Web1024.j pg

2:
http://www.gregsteer.co.uk/resources/images/potn/landscapes/002_CaldbeckBobbinMill_20090910_IMG_3379_Web1024.j pg

3:
http://www.gregsteer.co.uk/resources/images/potn/landscapes/003_CaldbeckBobbinMill_20090910_IMG_3351_Web1024.j pg

4:
http://www.gregsteer.co.uk/resources/images/potn/landscapes/004_CaldbeckBobbinMill_20090910_IMG_3397_Web1024.j pg

5:
http://www.gregsteer.co.uk/resources/images/potn/landscapes/005_CaldbeckBobbinMill_20090910_IMG_3340_Web1024.j pg

6:
http://www.gregsteer.co.uk/resources/images/potn/landscapes/006_CaldbeckBobbinMill_20090910_IMG_3355_Web1024.j pg

7:
http://www.gregsteer.co.uk/resources/images/potn/landscapes/007_CaldbeckBobbinMill_20090910_IMG_3345_Web1024.j pg

[jdlloyd67]

Nice series of shots Greg!!!

[ppucci]

a couple of recent ones (don't mind the quality, these are the compressed of the compressed jpeg versions)

http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs256.snc1/10318_1222516887956_1379984396_628897_8381770_n.jp g

http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs256.snc1/10318_1222536488446_1379984396_629027_52217_n.jpg

[algee]

One more....

My baby Blu.

http://thompson-photo.smugmug.com/photos/645630167_bDqCV-L.jpg

fantastic shot!

[SMP_Homer]

Borrowing this copy from my buddy Mike (SMP_Homer on here)

http://dstanic.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p867688638-4.jpg

http://dstanic.zenfolio.com/img/v4/p833426732-4.jpg



Trying to decide which I should get first this lens or the 17-55 IS..hmm


Loving it so far!

nice Kitty Shots!

[Mark-B]

@ f/1.4

http://bienvenu.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p435596663-5.jpg

@ f/2.2

http://bienvenu.zenfolio.com/img/v4/p360483330-5.jpg

-

[mahanee]

On a 1D Mark III.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2539/3925138954_c664f8081f_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42504877@N00/3925138954/)


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2667/3925140348_8a38fd97d2_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42504877@N00/3925140348/in/photostream/)


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2531/3924354933_2d7c4e09fd_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42504877@N00/3924354933/)

can u share your postpro 4 those pics ??

[Cassie]

fantastic shot!

Thank You!! I was surprised he just sat there, normally he won't even look at the camera:)

[shocksyde]

I honestly hadn't really tested this lens out in the real world until this weekend. I AM IMPRESSED. The 35L might need to watch it's back.


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3487/3940034526_30b5822d3d.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2504/3939390793_96e797f546.jpg

[tkbslc]

I honestly hadn't really tested this lens out in the real world until this weekend. I AM IMPRESSED. The 35L might need to watch it's back.




Yeah, it's REALLY good :)

Careful about comparing it to an L. I did that once and spawned 3 pages of angry replies from the L snobs! :eek:

[Depth]

can u share your postpro 4 those pics ??

Cross Processing in Color Efex Pro.

[Marloon]

Yeah, it's REALLY good :)

Careful about comparing it to an L. I did that once and spawned 3 pages of angry replies from the L snobs! :eek:

tell me about it when i got stomped and burnt to crisp last night by saying the 70-200mm f2.8 IS sucked.

[shocksyde]

tell me about it when i got stomped and burnt to crisp last night by saying the 70-200mm f2.8 IS sucked.

Some day people will realize that opinions are not fact. Until then, let the war rage on!!!!

[Coppatop85]

http://www.coppatopphotos.com/img/v1/p1065194788-4.jpg

[SMP_Homer]

DStanic finally returned my lens... and I didn't have to pry it from his dead cold fingers... It's like seeing your long-lost brother again, but the lens doesn't ask for a loan or a couch to sleep on...

[shocksyde]

That's pretty intense, Coppatop!

[Coppatop85]

That's pretty intense, Coppatop!


Thanks :)

[tkbslc]

f1.4:

http://tkbphoto.zenfolio.com/img/v4/p1030730068-4.jpg

100% crop of focus point:

395316

[algee]

Yeah, it's REALLY good :)

Careful about comparing it to an L. I did that once and spawned 3 pages of angry replies from the L snobs! :eek:

haha..as funny as that sounds, they are out there...I've had L owners (35L incl) say this lens is better than anything they had.

[sth_]

It's not an L: Distortions and CA could be a bit better, colors could be a bit more neutral, focus ring could be a bit smoother, but most importantly: THE RING AROUND THE FRONT OF THE LENS HAS THE WRONG COLOR! ;) :D

[tkbslc]

It's not an L: Distortions and CA could be a bit better, colors could be a bit more neutral, focus ring could be a bit smoother, but most importantly: THE RING AROUND THE FRONT OF THE LENS HAS THE WRONG COLOR! ;) :D

Yeah, and it is light enough that you actually want to use it and bring it with you. No L meets that criteria...:eek:

[pixel_junkie]

Yeah, and it is light enough that you actually want to use it and bring it with you. No L meets that criteria...:eek:

It is certainly lighter ... by almost 1000 bucks ;) That's ... one-thousand.

[AlanU]

haha..as funny as that sounds, they are out there...I've had L owners (35L incl) say this lens is better than anything they had.

I guess I'm an odd duck since I own both.

The Sigma 30mm is good. I do find that the 35L locks on focus perfectly regardless of any distance.

My Sigma 30mm works great indoors at home (perfect with no front/back focus) but if I start taking photos outdoors its not as rock solid in the AF department as my 35L. The sigma does some sketchy oof shots once in a while.

I'm scared that if I get it calibrated its gonna get screwed up by Sigma.

[Cesium]

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h163/newtheory/IMG_9154.jpg

Sorry for the "cat pic".

[JReady]

Great shots everyone. I am really considering this lens. On a 1.6 crop, would this be a good "walk around prime"? I almost never use my 50 f1.8 because I feel its too narrow for the things I want to shooot with it. It seems like it would fit in well with my other lenses (in my sig). All advice is greatly appritiated. The other lens I'm considering is the 17-40 f4L.

[tkbslc]

Great shots everyone. I am really considering this lens. On a 1.6 crop, would this be a good "walk around prime"? I almost never use my 50 f1.8 because I feel its too narrow for the things I want to shooot with it. It seems like it would fit in well with my other lenses (in my sig). All advice is greatly appritiated. The other lens I'm considering is the 17-40 f4L.

Yes, perfect walk around prime. With the 1.6 crop factor 30mm replicates the classic normal prime that was the standard "kit lens" for about 30 years on SLR cameras.

[cccc]

i sometimes...sometimes wish it were only a tad wider.

but it really is a nice lens. It gets the head/shoulder shots in with ease.
JReady, buy it. It'll fit your kit well.

[quickster]

i just got a copy and mine seems to have problems focusing upclose. but it seems pretty sharp wide open

here are sample shots so far.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2456/3948951493_d47656f7d1_o.jpg http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2514/3949731108_774e81b15a_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2652/3949731376_126ecd1fb1_o.jpg

[Cassie]

Those pups are so cute, love the 1st 2, what are they?

[Misiek]

Pinschers? :)

[Cassie]

I thought that's what they are but wasn't sure, thanks.

[runninmann]

Pinschers? :)Really?! With those eyes?

[Supa Lao]

chiwawa :?:

[quickster]

chihuahuas.

i guess classified as reindeer chihuahuas

heres the oldest pup (one on the left where they are both looking at the window)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3519/3256402391_d0f1415d3f_o.jpg

[midnight_rider]

There are some great shots on this thread.
I have really been thinking about adding this lens to my bag.
You ya'll mind voting in here? (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=757790)
So far it is 50/50 for this lens and I would really like to see a better chance of me getting a good'n the first time.
Thanks
Kirk

[Coppatop85]

Been using my Sigma 30 1.4 a lot lately. My shoulder is injured (recovering from a labrum tear), so I can only use 1 arm to shoot, and the sigma is about my lightest lens.

1. 1/2500 f/1.4
http://www.coppatopphotos.com/img/v2/p874074338-4.jpg

2. Same
http://www.coppatopphotos.com/img/v1/p658625335-4.jpg

3. 1.6
http://www.coppatopphotos.com/img/v1/p1061930493-4.jpg

4. 1/3200 @ f/1.6
http://www.coppatopphotos.com/img/v2/p1002037191-4.jpg

5. 1.4
http://www.coppatopphotos.com/img/v4/p840378994-4.jpg

6. f 2.5 and heavy crop. I really like this image for some reason
http://www.coppatopphotos.com/img/v4/p547413030-5.jpg

7. 1.4
http://www.coppatopphotos.com/img/v2/p862474092-4.jpg

[Coppatop85]

@ f1.4
http://www.coppatopphotos.com/img/v2/p625254482-4.jpg

@ f1.6
http://www.coppatopphotos.com/img/v4/p648785844-4.jpg

@ f 2.0
http://www.coppatopphotos.com/img/v1/p1038411022-4.jpg

[joosay]

test driving:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3487/3960924403_cd2efc0b5b_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2478/3961696690_bdb9f95722_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2498/3960920151_d0f495fc07_b.jpg

[darosk]

http://www.daroskoding.com/photos/663460570_ZkZqx-X3.jpg

[Cassie]

6. f 2.5 and heavy crop. I really like this image for some reason
http://www.coppatopphotos.com/img/v4/p547413030-5.jpg

7. 1.4
http://www.coppatopphotos.com/img/v2/p862474092-4.jpg

Nice!

[Seven Ocean]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3661/3320802471_d3d8895abe.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3588/3283461764_65a3cf856d.jpg

[Cassie]

I'm Vegan, but this looks good!

[Cassie]

Self Portrait:

http://thompson-photo.smugmug.com/photos/667282542_8KKgW-L.jpg

[punkerz123]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3661/3320802471_d3d8895abe.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3588/3283461764_65a3cf856d.jpg

This looks delicious!!!!!!!!!

[joove]

On my EP-1 via an adapter. A lens is a lens right! (Still waiting for my 7D). All wide open as thats what you end up using with any EOS lens on body that doesn't speak eos. I posted these in the EP1 thread as well. Not sure if that is frowned upon ? I love the sharpness on this lens. I bought it for my 7D as I loved the Sigma 50 on the 5D2. My copy has turned out to be superb wide open. Gotta see how AF works once the 7D comes in.

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_evDAuzH-D_0/SsahNc5-kJI/AAAAAAAACCI/bklZFqc8IN0/s800/E1020766.jpg


100%
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_evDAuzH-D_0/SsarWYL-V4I/AAAAAAAACCs/xybM6TF9MfM/s800/E1020766.jpg


http://lh5.ggpht.com/_evDAuzH-D_0/SsahNplc2pI/AAAAAAAACCM/ZVArpYD7pos/s800/E1020769.jpg

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_evDAuzH-D_0/SsahNpTXA4I/AAAAAAAACCQ/V9krLea19_I/s800/E1020770.jpg

100%
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_evDAuzH-D_0/SsarWrEQb7I/AAAAAAAACCw/nTNrBbuLmvg/s800/E1020770.jpg

[DStanic]

I would love to see the 30mm used on the new 7D since people claim that camera has a "film like" look to it- and when I used the 30mm for a week it was the most "film like" lens that I've ever used.

[mahanee]

This looks delicious!!!!!!!!!
OMG,...
ok, so now who need macro lens for food shoot ?? :D:D

never realize that this sweet lens can produce a nice one for food scene ^^

[4130]

I want to see if the 7D AF works with the 30mm. People are always feamongering about sigma-canon interaction and I imagine ppl want to be absolutely sure it works properly before pairing the two.

Anyone tried this combo?

[benee]

Love this lens - great for head and shoulders! A recent shot of my great-uncle

[booja]

wish this lens would work with a FF camera without making a dark ring... i could always crop but i would hate to crop every pic taken with it

[palaima]

Hmmm ok this is on he list, but the interesting thing is that most of the post i this thread are actually complains...and i am kinda pushed, i would hate to "fight" with a lens every time.... decisions decisions... still christmas is quite far away :)
Benee - very nice shot, love the colors :)

[benee]

Hmmm ok this is on he list, but the interesting thing is that most of the post i this thread are actually complains...and i am kinda pushed, i would hate to "fight" with a lens every time.... decisions decisions... still christmas is quite far away :)
Benee - very nice shot, love the colors :)


Thanks Paulius! I think the complaints about this lens (particularly autofocus) are overstated. I've never had any focusing problems with this lens, and this is on my Rebel XT (not known for great autofocus!). I bought my lens here on POTN - if you can get a good used copy from someone you can trust here, go for it!

[SMP_Homer]

Hmmm ok this is on he list, but the interesting thing is that most of the post i this thread are actually complains...and i am kinda pushed, i would hate to "fight" with a lens every time.... decisions decisions... still christmas is quite far away :)
Benee - very nice shot, love the colors :)

the 30 1.4 (and really, this applies to any really fast lenses) has a really thin depth of field... if you're close to your subject with this one (you usually do end up being really close with this one) there's only a really small "in focus" margin, it doesn't take much for what you want in focus to be out of focus.
All it is... a learning curve... some people immediately assume "It's a Sigma, it's known to happen" when it often isn't the issue. And yes, there are lenses out there that do need to be re-touched by Sigma, but I think that's overblown in general

[Depth]

After going back and fourth with either my lens being amazing or seeming to back/front focus, it really just seems to shoot off every once in awhile.

Took a self portrait using a rf transmitter, as you can see the focus was spot on when shot wide open.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2573/3995246082_ce206ff0a5_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42504877@N00/3995246082/)

[palaima]

Thanks Paulius! I think the complaints about this lens (particularly autofocus) are overstated. I've never had any focusing problems with this lens, and this is on my Rebel XT (not known for great autofocus!). I bought my lens here on POTN - if you can get a good used copy from someone you can trust here, go for it!
It is so nice to read my name :D
because you see i am planing on selling my Siggy and getting 85mm 1.8 and something a little bit wider and this one fits the best :)
SMP_homer - yep i know that, but it is also why i love these fast lenses...they have that superb effect...I want it! :D

[pixel_junkie]

http://www.emilkara.com/Julian1.jpg

[claude77]

There are some fantastic photos in this thread guys. You've tempted me sufficiently & I've just bought this lens. Fingers crossed it behaves straight out of the box...

I'll report back once it arrives.

[benee]

Very, Very nice - balance exposure, and love the DOF. Not a bad model either ! :)

http://www.emilkara.com/Julian1.jpg

[DStanic]

+1 i love that photo!

[pixel_junkie]

Thanks. The interesting thing about this photo is that last year, around this time I had a 35L and went to the same spot with the same model (my wife) and took the same type shot (she loved it, it was her favorite) and wanted to see if I can duplicate it to some extend with my current SIGMA 30. This can't be an accurate comparison between the 35L and the SIGMA 30 but here's the 35L from last year:

http://www.emilkara.com/Images/Julian/Julian4.jpg

[tkbslc]

Nice comparison - Just goes to show how little there is between the 35L and Sig 30 other than full frame coverage and a $1000. :)

Here's one from tonight. Not too impressive, but I was proud of the Sigma for nailing focus on the foot like this in AI-servo - especially on a rebel XS. I had 3 in a row like this and it nailed all 3 right on. My 55-250 couldn't even catch the whole kid in focus at f8! :)

[kavster]

I love this lens, and this thread!

A beach shot from today.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3531/4001960111_00d8556ee2_o.jpg

and some lines

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3500/4001938371_95eeb6bc8c_o.jpg

[scottoliver]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2554/4007507244_d3251c5d53_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/scottoliver/4007507244/)

[MackDaddy1962]

http://images52.fotki.com/v637/photos/2/17642/8038080/IMG_1737-vi.jpg

http://images47.fotki.com/v1475/photos/2/17642/8038080/IMG_1740-vi.jpg

http://images51.fotki.com/v1586/photos/2/17642/8038080/IMG_1747-vi.jpg

http://images28.fotki.com/v1029/photos/2/17642/8038080/IMG_1750-vi.jpg

[hiddengamer7]

That picture of your CRV really has that 3D pop to it! Awesome!

[MackDaddy1962]

Thanks Will. I saw that too as soon as I downloaded it. Awesome. :D

I've yet to get out and take any good pics with this, or it's big brother (SigmaLux.) I need to get out and shoot some good stuff.

[palaima]

I have decided to get this lens :) Looked through all the surveys in the internet and i am thinking that the odds are on my side :D
And for a used lens this one holds enormous value for money, i saw it on ebay for only 200 pounds! Can't wait to get it :) But first thing first....have to wait until christmas :)

[hiddengamer7]

Paulius, you WONT be disappointed. Even though I only had this lens for a short time, I enjoyed it so much!

[mahanee]

at f1.4

http://img128.imageshack.us/img128/307/img0060f.jpg

[tkbslc]

at f1.4

http://img128.imageshack.us/img128/307/img0060f.jpg

Wow, that is a great shot. perfect blur and subject pop.

[SnapLocally.com]

http://snaplocally.com/100909/uff.jpg

[Simply Ravishing]

http://snaplocally.com/100909/uff.jpg


Hahaha, awesome!!

[runninmann]

The flare is right on target!

[joove]

It focuses just fine with the 7D. I find this somewhat sharper than the Sigma 50 I used to have on the 5DII.

I am having a different issue that while the center focus point is simply superb, the extreme left/right ones render fuzzy images. Differently fuzzy (left AF point more OOF than the right) so I think my 7D has been knocked a bit in transport and might need some realignment. It is going back to canon for some TLC.

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_evDAuzH-D_0/StaucepD6WI/AAAAAAAACGM/-SfRcRMNRPM/s800/IMG_0694.jpg

100% crop
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_evDAuzH-D_0/StaucgDhK8I/AAAAAAAACGQ/FfFN5CGpq9Q/s800/IMG_0694-2.jpg

[algee]

Here are a few recent ones....

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3519/3869255719_2fabd66380_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2457/3869255135_2345aa0966_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2533/3879909603_1d54aa05e1_b.jpg

[fitzfitz]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2554/4007507244_d3251c5d53_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/scottoliver/4007507244/)

Love the shot.. looks like the show @ Epcot.. were you on the bridge for the shot?

[Morlow]

First shots with the new lens. Straight out of camera, just resized.

Edit: Also meant to ask, anyone know where the "sweet spot" for shooting landscapes is for this lens?

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2484/4015062764_f5221d8a1e_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2645/4015063176_b387153d94_o.jpg

[xdmg]

I just picked a used 30 1.4, test shot outside (neighbors car!) quick color adjustments in photoshop.. added a surface blur0 the background too, i spent like two minutes on the PP

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2545/4018424680_d8fafb94b6_o.jpg

[JReady]

http://images52.fotki.com/v637/photos/2/17642/8038080/IMG_1737-vi.jpg


WOW! My jaw dropped when I saw this shot. I love it! It has a great 3D look. bw!

[Apollo.11]

took this at the mall today

[Hand_of_Cod]

I just got this lens for my birthday!

Haven't had a chance to take it out for a test drive yet. Looking forward to posting some pics soon!

[CO Mac]

Just got the lens yesterday. Some pictures from last night. Love the low light capability and very sharp. Looks like a keeper!

http://gallery.me.com/jmnel/100287/IMG_2774_2/web.jpg?ver=12579753520001

http://gallery.me.com/jmnel/100287/After/web.jpg?ver=12560050080001

[xdmg]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2542/4021355754_14d7126328_b.jpg

[troutfisher]

Got mine yesterday looks OK to me no focus issues and sharp wide open

http://merlinphotographics.zenfolio.com/img/v7/p352023297-4.jpg

and another

http://merlinphotographics.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p199725421-4.jpg

It looks as if this will be a very valuable addition

[dmeiselman]

f/1.4, iso200, beauty dish overhead

http://meiselman.smugmug.com/photos/684635410_yfD9k-O.jpg

100%

http://meiselman.smugmug.com/photos/684635445_ERZZj-O.jpg

[palaima]

^wow, the eye REALLY stands out!

[darosk]

http://www.daroskoding.com/photos/685038076_nDdRy-O.jpg

[binlerne]

I posted this in the 7D thread yesterday, but here it is for the archive.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2487/4020985200_63e4fcd004_o.jpg

[xdmg]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2737/4024637201_9a0180b83b_b.jpg

[hennie]

Bronze Horse in Heenvliet.

[quickster]

i miss mine :(

[CO Mac]

A couple more.

http://gallery.me.com/jmnel/100287/IMG_2896/web.jpg?ver=12560026850001

http://gallery.me.com/jmnel/100287/IMG_2897/web.jpg?ver=12560026890001

[joove]

^^ nice photos. The way the background melts off makes this an amazing lens for capturing faces.

[CO Mac]

Here's one I took before leaving for work this morning.

http://gallery.me.com/jmnel/100287/IMG_3870/web.jpg?ver=12561349450001

[SMP_Homer]

Here's one I took before leaving for work this morning.



good choice of word ;-)

[palaima]

for how much does this lens go used? in uk?
(just doing a survey)

[deci]

One for sale here https://secure.ffordes.com/index.htm for a 'mere' 299 of our quids :confused:

[palaima]

One for sale here https://secure.ffordes.com/index.htm for a 'mere' 299 of our quids :confused:

Thats expensive! :/ I found some that are 200-240 quid...

[troutfisher]

Just paid £270 inc shipping from One Stop Digital

[CO Mac]

You will not be disappointed. This is my go to lens when in low light/indoors.

[xdmg]

I just went full frame.. i miss this lens so much :(

[palaima]

^ yep...the problem is that i am thinking of going full frame after my crop dies, but that is going to take a while :D (i'm treating it like film :D )

[Cassie]

http://thompson-photo.smugmug.com/photos/689428434_R9TJy-L.jpg

[Depth]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2670/4038119388_ca688814a5_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42504877@N00/4038119388/)

[DaveSt]

I think this might have to be my next lens. I haven't seen a bad shot in this entire thread.

[runninmann]

I think this might have to be my next lens. I haven't seen a bad shot in this entire thread.I would have sworn I posted in this thread.

[Paul Li]

I would really really love to have this lens.....

[X-Warrior]

I haven't seen a bad shot in this entire thread.

Good. Then some people may finally have learned not to post their bad pictures :roll:

[DaveSt]

...

[quickster]

one of my last images with the lens

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3167/4044094845_36426a83ce_o.jpg

[imposterjeff]

ordered mine today should be here by friday and have the halloween weekend to test it. score:cool:

[DaveSt]

ordered mine today should be here by friday and have the halloween weekend to test it. score:cool:

I ordered mine this morning as well. Can't wait to try it out.

[shooter mcgavin]

I bought one on ebay...i haven't heard a response from the seller since, so I'm hoping it makes it's way to me. I'll post some images when I get some time with it :)

[palaima]

It really became very popular in the last few weeks :D
Congrats, i hope i will be able to sell my siggy and get the money for this thingy :)

[CO Mac]

http://gallery.me.com/jmnel/100287/IMG_4404/web.jpg?ver=12566096590001

[cccc]

whoops.

[imposterjeff]

WOOHOOO got mine today at work and am happy with this lens. it is the quietest focussing lens i have had yet and i loe it so far. i will post pictures tonight when i get home.

[Jason C]

With a bit of a PM conversation with Jman13, I've decided to add the Sigma 30 1.4 to my kit. I plan on buying it locally, so if I happen to chance upon an issue, I'll be able to exchange it.

I should be able to get it late November, early December. Actually can't wait.

Jason C

[palaima]

^Oh c'mon people :D I'm dying here! .....if i had the money right now... ;(

[DStanic]

I don't know why everybody thinks 50mm is the best focal length in the world to get- maybe on a FF.. but I think the majority of people here use 1.6x and are missing out on 30mm goodness!!

[tkbslc]

I don't know why everybody thinks 50mm is the best focal length in the world to get- maybe on a FF.. but I think the majority of people here use 1.6x and are missing out on 30mm goodness!!

Because 50mm is $100. Makes it easier to buy.


Anyway, here's 1 from my Sigma 30 the other night at f1.8. Color was bad from some weird lighting, but it made a nice monochrome. This lens never ceases to amaze me.

[CO Mac]

A couple of my friends before going to a halloween party. The bounce flash was not working to well for me on this occasion.

http://gallery.me.com/jmnel/100287/IMG_4934/web.jpg?ver=12569600790001

http://gallery.me.com/jmnel/100287/IMG_4940/web.jpg?ver=12569600900001