Sigma 30mm f1.4 EX DC HSM [Archive] - Page 2 - Canon Digital Photography Forums

irhxcbcziuzxs

15th of October 2006 (Sun), 02:36

i think i may have fallen in love with this lense, how far back are most of you for portraits...

i was looking at this, or the 20mm

Canonised

15th of October 2006 (Sun), 04:29

Here is a cover image I published on the net for Breguet. I was reporting on a Breguet cocktail here in Singapore. I used my trusty 30mm for the B&W photos.

http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/3744/232/1600/Breguet0010B.0.jpg

To see the rest of the photos I took with my 30mm check out this page:
http://www.network54.com/Forum/137856/thread/1160240696/Breguet+Cocktail+showcasing+Novelties+2006

irhxcbcziuzxs

15th of October 2006 (Sun), 14:19

nice photos

shutterbug6500

15th of October 2006 (Sun), 15:14

I'm one that's also had problems getting sharp photos from mine. I wanted a second opinion so I took it in to see the guy at the camera store (who I bought my 20D from) and he looked at it for me. He also had problems getting sharp pictures from it. It definitely doesn't look as sharp as some of your pictures. Anyway, I'm sending it back and requesting an exchange for a different copy. Hopefully the next one will be a keeper. The build, focal length, and speed of focusing was great, so if I can get ahold of a good one, I think I will love it too.

Rhinotherunt

17th of October 2006 (Tue), 12:18

Here is mine... The 1st is at 1.4... second at 3.5...

Greg_C

19th of October 2006 (Thu), 04:14

Natural light
http://www.steadyhands.net/photogallery/albums/temp/image14734.jpg

jbkalla

19th of October 2006 (Thu), 19:40

Natural light
http://www.steadyhands.net/photogallery/albums/temp/image14734.jpg

Very nice!

irhxcbcziuzxs

24th of October 2006 (Tue), 15:11

Here is mine... This is at 1.4...

interesting how basically her whole face is in focus while people are telling me that its normal that basically none of someones face in focus is normal...

Rhinotherunt

24th of October 2006 (Tue), 15:18

interesting how basically her whole face is in focus while people are telling me that its normal that basically none of someones face in focus is normal...
It all depends on how close you are to the subject and where the focal point is. Yes 1.4 is VERY shallow. You can also bring some of the slightly OOF parts into focus with the right amount of sharpening.
Here is the EXIF:

PS: The DOF is on a plane. You can tilt that plane by tilting the lens angle...

irhxcbcziuzxs

24th of October 2006 (Tue), 15:19

heres 2

Rhinotherunt

24th of October 2006 (Tue), 15:21

Nice image Greg! I LUV the bokeh!

jaggy

25th of October 2006 (Wed), 04:54

jaggy

25th of October 2006 (Wed), 04:56

jaggy

25th of October 2006 (Wed), 05:06

Rhinotherunt

25th of October 2006 (Wed), 11:06

Jaggy, those images stink! LOL! ;)

Tony-S

23rd of November 2006 (Thu), 15:56

I'm diggin' this lens. This shot at f/1.4.

Tony-S

16th of December 2006 (Sat), 20:59

And one more, shot at f/1.4.

peanuthead

18th of December 2006 (Mon), 15:37

131575

131576

peanuthead

18th of December 2006 (Mon), 15:39

131583

131584

LightRules

25th of December 2006 (Mon), 17:06

Here are some, all wide open at f1.4:

http://www.pbase.com/lightrules/image/72123623/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/lightrules/image/72123624/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/lightrules/image/72123621/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/lightrules/image/72123615/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/lightrules/image/72123619/original.jpg

JaGWiRE

29th of December 2006 (Fri), 14:22

Some shots of yonge street. I think I have better ones and did not pick the right ones out, these were quickly processed, I'll take a better look later. I'm going to go back to that spot and try shooting again. They were taken last night, and for some reason where I was standing was a spot that yelled out "come here and try to mug the kid". Heh, I'm lucky I was with my friend, or else I don't think I'd have my gear right now. 2 guys came up to me and began just standing there and thinking of taking my gear.

http://JaGWiRE.smugmug.com/photos/119536885-L.jpg
http://JaGWiRE.smugmug.com/photos/119543984-L.jpg

Looking for comments and suggestions. I haven't done much of shooting like this.

headster

29th of December 2006 (Fri), 15:02

Here are three with the 30mm from the past days, the first two at f/1.4, the last one at f/8.0

http://www.somerandomshots.com/files/shots/061229_waitinggame.jpg

http://www.somerandomshots.com/files/shots/061222_yearone.jpg

http://www.somerandomshots.com/files/shots/061126_goodbye.jpg

Lani Kai

29th of December 2006 (Fri), 17:09

http://img106.imageshack.us/img106/2416/img8024rq2.jpg

LightRules

29th of December 2006 (Fri), 17:17

Most wide open (f1.4) with available light http://www.pbase.com/lightrules/30expics

peanuthead

29th of December 2006 (Fri), 17:30

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/166/335850913_9be361841e_o.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/130/335850912_10a112cd8c_o.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/149/330543746_e8de5b0b8b_o.jpg

mike64

30th of December 2006 (Sat), 16:08

Posted these in various parts of the forum, but these have been put here to give people an idea of how great this lens is!

http://www.maben.f9.co.uk/mike/Clio/images/IMG_7316.jpg
Clio V6 Fuel Cap!

http://www.maben.f9.co.uk/mike/forums/IMG_7447a.jpg

That'll do for now, a very very good lens!

condyk

30th of December 2006 (Sat), 16:24

... a very very good lens!

Amen to that brother ;)

http://www.buzzdns.com/mary600.jpg

JimAskew

30th of December 2006 (Sat), 16:32

Originally Posted by mike64 http://photography-on-the.net/forum/images/buttons/viewpost.gif (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=2465205#post2465205)
... a very very good lens!

Amen to that brother ;)

That most certainly rings true :)

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=115127&stc=1&d=1160224808

Pardon the repeat of the photo...I just couldn't resist :-)

condyk

30th of December 2006 (Sat), 16:38

That most certainly rings true :)

I'll drink to that ... tea my friend? ;)

http://www.buzzdns.com/kettle600.jpg

JimAskew

30th of December 2006 (Sat), 17:30

"I'll drink to that ... tea my friend? "

Thanks, but I perfer Pepsi :)

peanuthead

6th of January 2007 (Sat), 00:10

I love this lens!

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/155/347220256_9d89c71d41_o.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/158/338138514_fdf536696c_o.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/166/335850913_9be361841e_o.jpg

grimreaper

8th of January 2007 (Mon), 19:06

this lens as got me thinking again about witch lens to get with my first dslr

super sharp

only thing is i read some reviews and they wernt over impressed :confused:

Canonised

9th of January 2007 (Tue), 03:51

I have the Sigma 30mm and absolutely love using it. I enjoy it so much that it convinced me to buy the 35L! Now that I have gotten the L lens (about 1 month now), I have yet to decide whether to part with the 30mm or just keep it. I did a search online and found no comparison reviews of the two lenses. Instead the Siggy 30mm was often compared to slower lenses.

Personally so far I found the 35L at best 15% better than the Siggy in terms of sharpness at infinity, noise and colour. BUT its three times the cost and twice the size.

I bought the 35L because I wanted the lens on my next camera body which will be a Full Frame. Unfortunately I was told that the Siggy 30mm does not work with FF bodies. Has anyone tried this?

Thanks for reading.

asabet

9th of January 2007 (Tue), 04:35

Do you ever find the 35L too long? That is the one thing holding me back from buying it. I'm thinking more and more about the 24L.

Canonised

10th of January 2007 (Wed), 01:32

Do you ever find the 35L too long? That is the one thing holding me back from buying it. I'm thinking more and more about the 24L.

Hi, I do not find the 35L long at all on my 20D. At just 5mm more than Sigma, I hardly notice it. Of course with the 1.6 Crop it seems larger and tad more than a standard but I am sure the 35L will shine at its best when I get a FF body. Its a bit soft complete open but comes to its own when stopped to f1.8-2.

Cheers

poah

19th of January 2007 (Fri), 18:20

just a snap shot of my cat wanting food, but low light high ISO wid open

http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/2575/5492cl7.jpg

Mr. Clean

24th of January 2007 (Wed), 23:07

Wide open unsharpened via CS2

It rocks!

Rhinotherunt

25th of January 2007 (Thu), 10:46

Here is one I did with available light.

Canon 300D
Sigma 30mm 1.4

ISO: 800
Shutter Speed: 1/30
AV: 1.8

poah

30th of January 2007 (Tue), 09:36

was bored the other night lol

http://img128.imageshack.us/img128/3875/30bn4.jpg

Tony-S

30th of January 2007 (Tue), 10:28

was bored the other night lol

http://img128.imageshack.us/img128/3875/30bn4.jpg

Damn. My cardiologist put me on the South Beach Diet. I'm in my two-week period of no carbs. This pic is such a tease...

Pete-eos

8th of March 2007 (Thu), 08:35

Posted these in various parts of the forum, but these have been put here to give people an idea of how great this lens is!

http://www.maben.f9.co.uk/mike/Clio/images/IMG_7316.jpg
Clio V6 Fuel Cap!

That'll do for now, a very very good lens!

mmmm hello mr V6 :cool:

Think I could fall in love with this lens, ditch my 50 1.8 for it perhaps...

dosken

8th of March 2007 (Thu), 09:25

f/1.4, ISO 320, 1/1600 sec.

Good to be able to use fast shutter speeds for these fast moving objects ;)

waynew

10th of March 2007 (Sat), 12:06

Very nice lowlight lens. I'm more than satisfied with it.
Shot with Canon 30D, f3.2, 1/160, ISO 640

peanuthead

10th of March 2007 (Sat), 12:27

Couple more taken with 30D.

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/143/405367001_a1e47bdadc_o.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/183/416562092_312ae000af_o.jpg

jjmucker

10th of March 2007 (Sat), 13:52

love this lens. so sharp and great for low light work.

image 1 : F3.5, ISO 100, 1/1250sec
image 2 :F14 , ISO 100, 1/100sec
image 3 :F11, ISO 200 , 1/500 sec

jjmucker

10th of March 2007 (Sat), 13:53

image 3 :D

condyk

10th of March 2007 (Sat), 13:54

Glad you found one and appreciate its unique qualities.

jjmucker

10th of March 2007 (Sat), 14:21

Glad you found one and appreciate its unique qualities.

thanks man, bet your glad you didnt sell me yours because im sure you would have regretted it lol.
stunning lens, cant wait to get my 30D now and try it with that :D

speedracersong

16th of March 2007 (Fri), 01:04

where can i buy this lens for a good price?

Rudy M.

23rd of March 2007 (Fri), 21:17

I read this thread start to finish, loved what I saw, got mine on Saturday and am very impressed with it. Espeicially wide open at ISO 3200 in the back yard with ambient light at night. I can't wait to take this to some night life. Great lens for the money. I put a B&W UV Haze filter on mine just in case I get careless, and also bought a rubber hood for lower profile to stick the camera under my coat for street shooting if I ever get brave! It brings back lots of memories of my AE-1 and A-1 with 50mm f/1.4 lenses. 20D and this lens plus 17-85 IS makes a nice light and versatile package. One lens in a pocket, 580EX in another, and camera with a lens on it. Doesn't beaty my C5050 for a street shooter, but that's another life.

Sigma 30mm f/1.4--just goes to show you your L glass does NOT rule everything!

Rudy M.

23rd of March 2007 (Fri), 21:26

Is it me, or are a lot of the pics in this thread shot at wide open then claimed poor focus? It seems this lens serves a dual purpose--great up-close in-focus subject with blurred back ground (if thought out that way), or a great deep DOF lens when shot farther away than point-blank and at a small f-stop. Up close and in your subject's face wide open--this thing has bookoo bokeh! Stopped down say 5.6 to 8, and subject is 20 something feet away or more--way huge DOF. I like it! I'll lose weight zooming with my feet!

peanuthead

23rd of March 2007 (Fri), 21:29

Congrats on your new Sigma. Enjoy!

I read this thread start to finish, loved what I saw, got mine on Saturday and am very impressed with it. Espeicially wide open at ISO 3200 in the back yard with ambient light at night. I can't wait to take this to some night life. Great lens for the money. I put a B&W UV Haze filter on mine just in case I get careless, and also bought a rubber hood for lower profile to stick the camera under my coat for street shooting if I ever get brave! It brings back lots of memories of my AE-1 and A-1 with 50mm f/1.4 lenses. 20D and this lens plus 17-85 IS makes a nice light and versatile package. One lens in a pocket, 580EX in another, and camera with a lens on it. Doesn't beaty my C5050 for a street shooter, but that's another life.

Sigma 30mm f/1.4--just goes to show you your L glass does NOT rule everything!

gef

27th of March 2007 (Tue), 17:44

I just finished reading the thread as well. Probably not the best idea since I already wanted this lens and now even more! I have to wait, but I'll be watching this thread and living vicariously through it!!

speedy_2

30th of March 2007 (Fri), 01:25

august23

30th of March 2007 (Fri), 01:29

Allow me to add to the mayhem:

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n316/yandoli/IMG_0011.jpg
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n316/yandoli/IMG_0104.jpg
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n316/yandoli/IMG_0165.jpg
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n316/yandoli/IMG_0274.jpg

All f/1.4. All ISO 100-200. No PP to any of them except last shot which I purposely softened.

august23

5th of April 2007 (Thu), 01:14

Guess a few more couldn't hurt....

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n316/yandoli/IMG_0236.jpg
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n316/yandoli/IMG_0190.jpg
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n316/yandoli/IMG_0189.jpg
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n316/yandoli/IMG_0641.jpg

Really gonna miss this lens :( Enjoy it cjm!!!:D

cjm

5th of April 2007 (Thu), 01:22

Dude that's what I am getting? Looks pretty good. Can't wait now!

thedjo

5th of April 2007 (Thu), 04:04

I just bought this lense used from a used camera shop,... for 32000 yen, ~US$270, still have the original shop warranty until Jan 2008.
but i think it has back(front?)focus issue. I took a picture of a battery at available light with tripod, and it is always out of focus. Is there another test to confirm backfocus/frontfocus ?
For general use I dont see any problem though.

I will post some examples later.

peanuthead

5th of April 2007 (Thu), 09:57

Taken with 30D.

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/242/445590461_92c9a75ed0_o.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/246/445711310_25775b3997_o.jpg

onesummer

5th of April 2007 (Thu), 10:29

Plan on buying the sigma lens as well for a Canon Digital Rebel XTi. For those who bought online, where did you purchase from? B&H says they are out of stock. TriStateCamera sounds suspicious, sigma4less, might be a winner, but they are closed until next Wednesday, as is a lot of other companies. Adorama is also out of stock. Any suggestions? I think I will probably order from sigma4less, being that it is cheaper there and says it is in stock. Any advice is welcome! I'm heading to Spain with my g/f at the end of May and want to get some practice in with the camera and lens before I go.

onesummer

5th of April 2007 (Thu), 12:38

I think I will go ahead and get it from sigma4less. they've gotten good reviews and some people even think they're just as good as B&H. Thanks for the feedback. I'd still be curious to know where everyone on here bought theirs.

Cassie

5th of April 2007 (Thu), 12:47

Sigma4less:D I have not had any issues with my 30.

http://thompson-photo.smugmug.com/photos/138639312-M.jpg

cjm

19th of April 2007 (Thu), 21:34

I just got this lens and so far I am pretty impressed with it. It deffinately has more uses to me then my 50mm f1.4 lens.

My Dad and a Totem Pole.

august23

19th of April 2007 (Thu), 21:41

Hey cjm, nice lookin shots! Better update that sig! (finally) ;)

turbodude

19th of April 2007 (Thu), 23:55

awesome job

LightRules

20th of April 2007 (Fri), 00:19

Luckie8

20th of April 2007 (Fri), 00:34

It definately has more uses to me then my 50mm f1.4 lens.
I agree! Eversince I got my Sigma 30, my 50 f/1.4 has not been used which I finally sold it here a few months ago.
30mm on a crop body seems to suit me better especially indoors.

sismastery

25th of April 2007 (Wed), 10:56

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/204/472292966_073f3d20a9.jpg

Just something quick I shot to test wide open, manually focussed on middle of the silver ball.

goatee

25th of April 2007 (Wed), 11:01

Mine is arriving any day. . . can't wait :)

jjmucker

25th of April 2007 (Wed), 16:56

A link to some superb PJ-style shots from Carl Rytterfalk with the 30 f1.4 EX. [Link can take a little longer to load, but it's exceptional work and worth it.]

http://www.rytterfalk.com/2006/04/04/kunming-village-38-photos/

some stunning shots in there. i really need to use this lens more often.

thanks for the link. looks like he has no focusing issues with his copy :rolleyes:

nadtz

25th of April 2007 (Wed), 18:48

A year and change later and this is still my favorite lens. I'm moving to a 20D soonish, it will be interesting to see how the lens acts on that body (I used my friends 20D for a while and all the random focus issues I have on my xt just 'went away'). I still say for the money this is a great lens, even if you have to sort any problems out with sigma.

MedLine

25th of April 2007 (Wed), 19:03

Just got the lens. Focus is accurate and perfect, was a little nervous about that, turns out zero problems. This is quick shot of bamboo plant in my lab, f/1.4, 1/100, ISO 100, handheld. No PP except resized for web. Absolutely love the color and bokeh with my copy ;)!

________________
Rebel XTi | Sigma 10-20 | Sigma 30 1.4 | EF-S 17-55 IS | EF 70-200 4L IS | EF 100 USM Macro | 430EX | Bogen 785SHB | Rezo 190 AW

cjm

25th of April 2007 (Wed), 19:03

Actually I was amazed when selling my 50mm f1.4 how much this lens is new compared to the Canon 50mm. Its over $100 US difference, which is a lot of money considering one is Canon (usually a lot more then third party) and this is Sigma, usually less then Canon. But it makes sense when looking at the 35L.

Like the Canon 24-70L is around $1200 and the Sigma 24-70 EX is around $500, sort of the same thing with the 35L/30EX and I would say that this Sigma 30 EX DC is a EFs L lens. Or the closest thing to one i have seen other then the two Canon EFs ones.

MedLine

25th of April 2007 (Wed), 19:13

Plan on buying the sigma lens as well for a Canon Digital Rebel XTi. For those who bought online, where did you purchase from? B&H says they are out of stock. TriStateCamera sounds suspicious, sigma4less, might be a winner ....

BTW I got my copy from Tristate, was a little worried about that too. Came out to be $375 shipped. I placed the order last week, got a lame follow-up call from a guy at Tristate to confirm that I had a compatible body, but then it got shipped same day and arrrived just now.

________________
Rebel XTi | Sigma 10-20 | Sigma 30 1.4 | EF-S 17-55 IS | EF 70-200 4L IS | EF 100 USM Macro | 430EX | Bogen 785SHB | Rezo 190 AW

cdhender

25th of April 2007 (Wed), 21:10

Man this lens is sharp! Wow :D

thedjo

26th of April 2007 (Thu), 10:22

I'm in love with this lens. Nowadays, I just go out only with sigma 30mm and had a lot of fun

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/167/471274401_e6045e4a79_o.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v514/athedjo1/peugeot.jpg

sismastery

27th of April 2007 (Fri), 17:51

Composition is horrible on this shot but I was just trying it out wide open again

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/169/474578919_f9a8a3c944.jpg

I still have some work to do on my technique as the image is soft at 100%

goatee

28th of April 2007 (Sat), 17:42

Wide open the depth of field is tiny - especially when you're as close to the subject as you are here. Personally, I like the shot :).

sismastery

30th of April 2007 (Mon), 10:02

It does take some getting used to but I'm getting there.

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/182/478398643_8b43d2b79a.jpg

jklewer

30th of April 2007 (Mon), 10:36

Should have mine come Wednesday! Bought it used from a member here and I can't wait for it to replace my fifty as a walk-around!

olz

30th of April 2007 (Mon), 10:54

I just got mine 30 minutes ago. :D Bought the lens second hand only two month old at a very nice price. Got the 85mm f/1.8 too from the same person and both are insanely sharp wide open.

Here's a boring box photo just to test. No sharpening - straight from RAW. No more pixel peeping, I'm out of here. :D
http://50mm.dk/potn/sig_30mm_test.jpg

goatee

30th of April 2007 (Mon), 12:13

Got mine today - here's a sample and a 100% crop. This lens is awesome, and I love it :) Thanks Chris L!
30mm (duh!), f/1.4, 1/200s, ISO 100

olz

1st of May 2007 (Tue), 17:59

I guess I could post some real life picures. I think I'll get to like this lens alot. Feels great on my 20D:

http://www.50mm.dk/potn/marie.jpg
http://www.50mm.dk/potn/fisk.jpg
http://www.50mm.dk/potn/jens_fisk_2.jpg
http://www.50mm.dk/potn/jens_math.jpg
http://www.50mm.dk/potn/blomst.jpg

cjm

3rd of May 2007 (Thu), 18:29

Here is another from me shot in very bright sunlight.

turbodude

4th of May 2007 (Fri), 09:34

here are some more...

1.
http://www.sromagazine.com/sz_images/15789_img_1076.jpg

2.
http://www.sromagazine.com/pictures/albums/wpw-20070417/normal_IMG_0988.jpg

3.
http://www.sromagazine.com/pictures/albums/wpw-20070417/normal_IMG_1004.jpg

i love this lens

jdos2

4th of May 2007 (Fri), 15:02

Just saw references to Tri-State.

You are right to be concerned, but my experience did work out, though not without the credit card company getting involved, and I didn't feel too bad off at the end of it.

poah

4th of May 2007 (Fri), 17:11

grimreaper

16th of June 2007 (Sat), 20:52

asun

19th of June 2007 (Tue), 01:25

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1084/567679017_630a2f919a_b.jpg

Taken wide open, a bit of sharpening and crop.

sanil

20th of June 2007 (Wed), 06:13

Wide open, sharpened a bit

thedjo

20th of June 2007 (Wed), 10:07

amazing shot asun... I think you have to tone the sharpening down abit.. maybe desharpen..
This lens is very2 sharp!

turbodude

21st of June 2007 (Thu), 02:39

that looks a great copy of the lens ya got there, :D like that last brake dancer shot

Thanks!!!

asun

21st of June 2007 (Thu), 13:25

amazing shot asun... I think you have to tone the sharpening down abit.. maybe desharpen..
This lens is very2 sharp!

Thanks, I'll ease off the unsharp mask then. :)
What's the normal settings you guys use?

grimreaper

21st of June 2007 (Thu), 13:29

Thanks, I'll ease off the unsharp mask then. :)
What's the normal settings you guys use?

id like to know this as well:)

goatee

21st of June 2007 (Thu), 15:25

Personally, I start off around 200%, 0.3, 0

sanil

28th of June 2007 (Thu), 08:51

booooo !
one more sharpened and cropped at 100% and noise removed. pic taken at 1.8 and iso 1600:D

kevindar

11th of July 2007 (Wed), 19:53

here is one at 1.6. Its a good lens.

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1168/758152350_f761673d7b_b.jpg

BobbyT

11th of July 2007 (Wed), 22:40

Mine just got delivered today. Didn't have a lot of time to shot but I took a quick one of the sky.
http://images25.fotki.com/v944/photos/9/949682/5139442/_MG_3250-vi.jpg

xabi

22nd of July 2007 (Sun), 11:58

I love mine. Here're two pics I took yesterday.

Rudy M.

23rd of July 2007 (Mon), 00:02

A couple of mine--dog is 1/2500 @ f/1.4 ISO 200, and shoe is same but ISO 100. Hope these attach nice and clear.

Nightscape

23rd of July 2007 (Mon), 00:23

Great thread! Funny though!!!

A lot of people that have posted pics on here don't even have the sigma 30mm 1.4 anymore.... but most of them have the 85mm 1.8

HMmmmm................

f50fan

23rd of July 2007 (Mon), 01:31

goatee

23rd of July 2007 (Mon), 06:10

Great thread! Funny though!!!

A lot of people that have posted pics on here don't even have the sigma 30mm 1.4 anymore.... but most of them have the 85mm 1.8

HMmmmm................

I have both, and both are superb primes. Maybe people found they preferred the extra length that the 85mm gives. Me, I wouldn't want to lose either of them - they're both such great lenses that it'd suck to lose either of them!

asun

23rd of July 2007 (Mon), 16:43

Here is another one. This is currently my primary lens as I've sent out my zoom for calibration.

1/30s, f/1.4, ISO400. Minimal postprocessing.

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1405/573687533_d22e555d7e.jpg

Rhinotherunt

23rd of July 2007 (Mon), 17:32

BobbyT

23rd of July 2007 (Mon), 17:44

splitfyre

17th of August 2007 (Fri), 13:03

I have the 50mm and the 85mm and testing out a Sigma 30mm this weekend. I'm curious to see how it will fare with two shoots I have this weekend.

Trilitai

17th of August 2007 (Fri), 14:05

Nice shots!

Borderfox

17th of August 2007 (Fri), 14:10

Great lens to use in the studio, it is pretty tricky when using at f1.4. I thought mine was bust but it was just me :)

splitfyre

17th of August 2007 (Fri), 14:13

Trying to decide between this or the Canon 35 f/2. I can't believe how OLD the Canon 35 f/2 though is in relation to the Siggy.

Mrvile

19th of August 2007 (Sun), 17:48

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a214/Mrvile/DSLR%20Photos/still%20life/plane.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a214/Mrvile/DSLR%20Photos/still%20life/wine.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a214/Mrvile/DSLR%20Photos/landscapes/deadfish.jpg

Pano:

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a214/Mrvile/DSLR%20Photos/landscapes/skypanocropped.jpg

Miyagi-san

19th of August 2007 (Sun), 22:19

INCREDIBLE LENS!

f/4
http://ajarvis.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p905689124-4.jpg

f/2
http://ajarvis.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p175611069-4.jpg

f/2
http://ajarvis.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p361748233-4.jpg

wide open! f1.4
http://ajarvis.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p79997557-4.jpg

splitfyre

22nd of August 2007 (Wed), 15:10

I get my Siggy 30mm later this week.

angryhampster

22nd of August 2007 (Wed), 15:20

I get my Siggy 30mm later this week.

I should be getting mine within a month or so. I can't wait :)

Pete-eos

22nd of August 2007 (Wed), 19:54

I should be getting mine within a month or so. I can't wait :)

Ditto, this lens looks ace and such a useful focal length on a crop body! nifty fifty is just to long...

Miyagi-san

22nd of August 2007 (Wed), 19:56

wide open, with 100% crop! :D

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m296/wolfgang7/fonepointfour.jpg

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m296/wolfgang7/100crop.jpg

Mrvile

22nd of August 2007 (Wed), 20:00

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a214/Mrvile/DSLR%20Photos/landscapes/ivysign.jpg

Miyagi-san

22nd of August 2007 (Wed), 21:50

i know when i am thinking of getting a lens, i like to see shots OF it as well......here's to all the non-owners!
what are you waiting for?!?

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m296/wolfgang7/DSCF1275.jpg

joruiz

22nd of August 2007 (Wed), 22:01

i know when i am thinking of getting a lens, i like to see shots OF it as well......here's to all the non-owners!
what are you waiting for?!?

Thanks for the pic.. I want one of those.. and I am waiting for some cash :D

it would be nice to see another pic of the lens, this time not so close to it ;)

Mrvile

23rd of August 2007 (Thu), 00:06

Thanks for the pic.. I want one of those.. and I am waiting for some cash :D

it would be nice to see another pic of the lens, this time not so close to it ;)

Granted.

Here is a pic of my main macro rig:
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a214/Mrvile/DSCN1399.jpg

Here is a pic of when I'm not using it for macro (sorry about the focus, I don't know how to operate a P&S):
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a214/Mrvile/DSCN1400.jpg

jbkalla

23rd of August 2007 (Thu), 00:23

So now I feel the need to post mine! I know it's mostly the same or cheaper than everybody else's, but hey! It's mine!
(taken with Canon SD500/IXUS700 with three sheets of paper background, blurred in PS)

PS... Also, it sports a blue POTN strap!

http://www.kalla.net/POTN/Sigma30mmRebelXT34viewSmall.jpg

mdwsta4

25th of August 2007 (Sat), 19:15

mine just came thursday. finally got to play with it today

http://images28.fotki.com/v1003/free/fb918/5/51621/4246904/pink-vi.jpg

http://images28.fotki.com/v987/free/fb918/5/51621/4246901/barkbw-vi.jpg

http://images29.fotki.com/v1017/free/fb918/5/51621/4246904/reflectionbridge-vi.jpg

http://images27.fotki.com/v991/free/fb918/5/51621/4246901/guitarbw-vi.jpg

troypiggo

25th of August 2007 (Sat), 19:17

mine just came thursday. finally got to play with it today

http://images27.fotki.com/v991/free/fb918/5/51621/4246901/guitarbw-vi.jpg

:-( The guitar got hurted :-(

splitfyre

28th of August 2007 (Tue), 11:44

I just got mine, and took a few shots at 1.4. I will post some of them tonight. Bought this lens for full body shots and for when I'm shooting in small tight locations. So we'll see. :)

Mrvile

3rd of September 2007 (Mon), 00:06

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a214/Mrvile/DSLR%20Photos/bugs/mantishand.jpg

2005GLI

3rd of September 2007 (Mon), 02:06

Granted.

Here is a pic of my main macro rig:
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a214/Mrvile/DSCN1399.jpg

Here is a pic of when I'm not using it for macro (sorry about the focus, I don't know how to operate a P&S):
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a214/Mrvile/DSCN1400.jpg

Can you post some macro shots with this setup?

angryhampster

3rd of September 2007 (Mon), 02:31

kkeep em comin!

Can't wait t get mine :)

Miyagi-san

3rd of September 2007 (Mon), 02:50

kkeep em comin!

Can't wait t get mine :)

how long till you get yours, few weeks? you'll love it....

this is my one and only subject lately :)

not the sharpest of photos, all taken with quite wide apertures with low light conditions...it just excels under those conditions but i really have to be careful with the xti under av mode so it doesn't underexpose or i produce some crazy color noise.....

this lens is awesome tough.....

http://ajarvis.zenfolio.com/img/v2/p288614898-4.jpg

http://ajarvis.zenfolio.com/img/v2/p412089481-4.jpg

http://ajarvis.zenfolio.com/img/v2/p395387548-4.jpg

http://ajarvis.zenfolio.com/img/v2/p387480418-4.jpg

angryhampster

3rd of September 2007 (Mon), 03:24

a hopefully by the end of the week :)

I put my order in with beach camera yeseterday morning and got 2-3 day shipping :)

Great shots of the newborn, Miyagi.

You're the devil as far as my wallet's concerned. You were responsible for my buying of the 150 macro.

Miyagi-san

3rd of September 2007 (Mon), 04:55

Great shots of the newborn, Miyagi.

You're the devil as far as my wallet's concerned. You were responsible for my buying of the 150 macro.

thanks :)

I'll take that as a compliment :grin::grin::grin:

i sold my 150 for some crazy reason....will be getting another as soon as the boy can walk though :)

the 30 won't let you down!

sebr

6th of September 2007 (Thu), 16:27

galahad

6th of September 2007 (Thu), 16:36

Just arrived today.. :D

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff96/galahad_s/Sigma30mm1.4.jpg

Miyagi-san

6th of September 2007 (Thu), 20:24

Myiagi, I remember you were worried about the noise this lens would make when taking photos of the baby. How is it? Looking at the photos, it does not seem to be an issue. I guess the shutter is louder anyway.
Great photos by the way and congratulations !

Thanx! :)

Actually it was the autofocus motor noise from canon's 35mmf2 lens.....but yes....the shutter is louder so it doesn't really matter. Our baby sleeps REALLY lightly, the shutter will wake him up.....

the sigma is silent though :)

Miyagi-san

6th of September 2007 (Thu), 20:25

looks good galahad!

BobbyT

6th of September 2007 (Thu), 21:32

how long till you get yours, few weeks? you'll love it....

this is my one and only subject lately :)

not the sharpest of photos, all taken with quite wide apertures with low light conditions...it just excels under those conditions but i really have to be careful with the xti under av mode so it doesn't underexpose or i produce some crazy color noise.....

this lens is awesome tough.....

http://ajarvis.zenfolio.com/img/v2/p288614898-4.jpg

http://ajarvis.zenfolio.com/img/v2/p412089481-4.jpg

http://ajarvis.zenfolio.com/img/v2/p395387548-4.jpg

http://ajarvis.zenfolio.com/img/v2/p387480418-4.jpg
Beautiful baby. Congratulations.

kevindar

6th of September 2007 (Thu), 23:30

another one albeit cropped a little

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1117/1338923957_4dd103f8d8_o.jpg

gpx4

7th of September 2007 (Fri), 00:37

Isn't this lens a ef-s mount? Can it mount on a kenko extension tube?
If yes, with a 12mm KET, can it be used with a 5D?

Granted.

Here is a pic of my main macro rig:
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a214/Mrvile/DSCN1399.jpg

muz64

7th of September 2007 (Fri), 06:33

30mm f/1.4 @ 1/500 f/1.4 ISO100 400D. Focused on the screw thread.

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc7/muz64/IMG_1294-web.jpg

poah

7th of September 2007 (Fri), 10:33

Isn't this lens a ef-s mount? Can it mount on a kenko extension tube?
If yes, with a 12mm KET, can it be used with a 5D?

its an EF mount and you'll get dark corners with it on a 5D. I've used it on my EOS5 wide open for some nice vignetted shots. I'd not want to use it for anyother purpose. you can use extention tubes but you'll be very close to your sunject with even a 12mm one

angryhampster

7th of September 2007 (Fri), 17:49

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v109/angryhampster/artistic/laserlomo.jpg

added lens blur in photoshop. the lens is super sharp :)

Tony-S

9th of September 2007 (Sun), 00:24

Getting the hair done is so much fun...

1/30", f/4, ISO 400.

bangarang

9th of September 2007 (Sun), 00:46

its an EF mount and you'll get dark corners with it on a 5D. I've used it on my EOS5 wide open for some nice vignetted shots. I'd not want to use it for anyother purpose. you can use extention tubes but you'll be very close to your sunject with even a 12mm one

So without extension tubes, I can mount the sigma 30 1.4 onto my 5D? I'd like to try it and just play around but I wasn't sure if it'd mount or the mirror would slam onto the rear element.

*EDIT*

Nevermind, it works with just a bit of vignetting without tubes. Nothing a little cropping won't fix :).

Tony-S

9th of September 2007 (Sun), 01:07

Nevermind, it works with just a bit of vignetting without tubes. Nothing a little cropping won't fix :).

Boy, I'd sure like to see some of those. Can you post a few, full-frame and 100% crops from center and edges?

bangarang

9th of September 2007 (Sun), 01:13

To give you an idea of how much vignetting, when you take a picture and review it, one press of the "zoom in" button gets rid of all the dark edges.

It's late here with terrible terrible light but next chance I get, I'll shoot something a bit more interesting and post up the results :).

Tony-S

9th of September 2007 (Sun), 01:22

That'll do - I'll keep an eye out the next few days. Thanks.

gpx4

9th of September 2007 (Sun), 04:03

Will be waiting for your shots. I might purchase one tomorrow if i can use it with a 5D and just crop the corners.:)

To give you an idea of how much vignetting, when you take a picture and review it, one press of the "zoom in" button gets rid of all the dark edges.

It's late here with terrible terrible light but next chance I get, I'll shoot something a bit more interesting and post up the results :).

gpx4

10th of September 2007 (Mon), 10:57

All shot indoor in a restaurant

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1264/1355778304_ad56d90c18_o.jpg

Camera: Canon EOS 30D
Exposure: 0.005 sec (1/200)
Aperture: f/1.4
Focal Length: 30 mm
ISO Speed: 200

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1370/1355778572_a91333481a_o.jpg

Camera: Canon EOS 30D
Exposure: 0.003 sec (1/320)
Aperture: f/1.8
Focal Length: 30 mm
ISO Speed: 800

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1336/1354888155_1b072c7069_o.jpg

Camera: Canon EOS 5D
Exposure: 0.013 sec (1/80)
Aperture: f/3.2
Focal Length: 30 mm
ISO Speed: 800
With 12mm Kenko Extension Tube and minor croping to remove vignette

scottykm

10th of September 2007 (Mon), 14:08

Just ordered this lens, where do you get those focus charts?

bangarang

10th of September 2007 (Mon), 16:07

Will be waiting for your shots. I might purchase one tomorrow if i can use it with a 5D and just crop the corners.:)

Sorry it's been taking so long, busy work weekend. Hope you enjoy it, saw that you already picked it up!

galahad

10th of September 2007 (Mon), 16:26

Just ordered this lens, where do you get those focus charts?

have the chart printed from here http://focustestchart.com/chart.html
(http://focustestchart.com/chart.html)