Sigma 30mm f1.4 EX DC HSM [Archive] - Page 3 - Canon Digital Photography Forums

poah

22nd of September 2007 (Sat), 09:51

some shots from my new 40D links below to full sized images

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1224/1422550171_331effdeff.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1224/1422550171_831f98dd4c_o.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1225/1423431244_2cbee444c2.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1225/1423431244_493852098f_o.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1085/1422537419_8a674ed04f.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1085/1422537419_7bc737c6c2_o.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1204/1423443160_f94a7362d2.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1204/1423443160_9fcb7b1e58_o.jpg

fz_za

22nd of September 2007 (Sat), 17:11

Very nice shots, poah. I'm assuming you added the vignetting to the first shot in post-processing? It really adds to the shot, IMO.

galahad

23rd of September 2007 (Sun), 08:55

sharp and love the blur on these shots.:)

some shots from my new 40D links below to full sized images

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1224/1422550171_331effdeff.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1224/1422550171_831f98dd4c_o.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1225/1423431244_2cbee444c2.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1225/1423431244_493852098f_o.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1085/1422537419_8a674ed04f.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1085/1422537419_7bc737c6c2_o.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1204/1423443160_f94a7362d2.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1204/1423443160_9fcb7b1e58_o.jpg

stevegreen

24th of September 2007 (Mon), 11:35

http://static.flickr.com/1244/1412623159_8e648bb07e.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photo.gne?id=1412623159)

http://static.flickr.com/1066/1412608915_20803cbb48.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photo.gne?id=1412608915)

http://static.flickr.com/1375/1412597419_a9b60dcc2e.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photo.gne?id=1412597419)

http://static.flickr.com/1167/1413502570_c9e6dc21b4.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photo.gne?id=1413502570)

angryhampster

24th of September 2007 (Mon), 12:31

Available light, ISO 800, 1/60, f/1.6

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v109/angryhampster/artistic/markguitar1.jpg

Big Hands

24th of September 2007 (Mon), 14:25

Some cycling pans taken with the 30 f/1.4:

http://photos.imageevent.com/johansen01/letsgoracin/danapointgp07/DPGP07%20014a.jpg

http://photos.imageevent.com/johansen01/letsgoracin/danapointgp07/DPGP07%20020a.jpg

http://photos.imageevent.com/johansen01/letsgoracin/danapointgp07/DPGP07%20013a.jpg

jjmucker

24th of September 2007 (Mon), 15:15

Took these the other day. i dont use this lens enough. such a great lens, though i'll be honest. sometimes it doesnt focus exactly were i want it too which is a pain sometimes. When it does though which is 99% of the time its razor sharp.

shot at F2 and F1.8

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n55/jjmucker/IMG_0171.jpg

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n55/jjmucker/IMG_0165.jpg

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n55/jjmucker/IMG_0162.jpg

galahad

24th of September 2007 (Mon), 18:01

was able to use this lens during a wedding... still enjoying it. :D
1.
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff96/galahad_s/IMG-12-1.jpg

2.
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff96/galahad_s/IMG-36.jpg

3.
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff96/galahad_s/IMG-386.jpg

mdwsta4

24th of September 2007 (Mon), 20:42

had a problem on my fotki with the shots before....
here are some again. BTW, this lens has replaced my 17-40 f4L as my daily walkaround lens. it's absolutely great.

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

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

http://images30.fotki.com/v38/photos/5/51621/4247407/strobistamazedbw-vi.jpg

fz_za

6th of October 2007 (Sat), 17:41

I love this lens, even though at times it can be hard to get it to focus where I want it to (probably because of the tiny DoF and "user error" :))

Here's what the lens looks like on a 40D (with me holding the 40D :))

http://impenetrable.org/potnforum/IMG_0406.jpg

Love the colours the lens produces...

http://impenetrable.org/potnforum/IMG_0502.jpg

http://impenetrable.org/potnforum/IMG_0751.jpg

(EXIF info intact; No post-processing besides resizing; 100% crop available on request)

fz_za

6th of October 2007 (Sat), 17:45

Very nice bokeh as well (though it's limited by the relatively wide focal length of 30mm)

http://impenetrable.org/potnforum/IMG_0231.jpg

http://impenetrable.org/potnforum/IMG_0408.jpg

(EXIF info intact; No post-processing besides resizing; 100% crop available on request)

fz_za

6th of October 2007 (Sat), 17:55

And lastly, available light (indoor) shots...

The following three shots were without flash, under "average" tungsten lighting.

http://impenetrable.org/potnforum/IMG_0375.jpg

http://impenetrable.org/potnforum/IMG_0385.jpg

http://impenetrable.org/potnforum/IMG_0390.jpg

This one was literally a candle-lit shot...

http://impenetrable.org/potnforum/IMG_0650.jpg

(EXIF info intact; No post-processing besides resizing; 100% crop available on request)

jbkalla

7th of October 2007 (Sun), 10:07

And lastly, available light (indoor) shots...

(EXIF info intact; No post-processing besides resizing; 100% crop available on request)

fz_za, how do you like your 40D? I've got a 350D and am thinking of upgrading in a couple months...

divinemethod

9th of October 2007 (Tue), 17:19

I have the 17-55 which covers what this lens is able to do. But I shoot indoors often, and nightclubs. Would you guys recommend this lens? (believe me, nothings wrong with the 17-55, its just a bit too heavy and im afraid i might hurt it :P )

secondly, with the focusing issues, I am restraining from ordering it through BH and instead go to henry's to pick this up (I would end up losing $150 doing this), would you recommend i take my chances and order through BH? as I am in canada and i HATE having to mail stuff out with my own money i want to do as much as i can to avoid this.

tuan209

9th of October 2007 (Tue), 18:41

LightRules

9th of October 2007 (Tue), 18:49

I had both and the 30 1.4 didnt see much time on my camera.

Interesting. I had both and now the 1755 is gone.

fz_za

9th of October 2007 (Tue), 20:10

John, I did not want to go off-topic on the thread so I have PM'd you my thoughts on the 40D.

divinemethod: great question - it's pretty debatable either way (as you have seen from the two posts above mine!) Interesting that you pose this question as well, since I am considering getting a 17-55mm myself. However, my reasoning is not for its low-light performance, but rather it's sharpness and large aperture (for better bokeh) when compared to the kit lens that I currently have on 'standby' for when I need a wide angle.

Regarding an actual opinion on your question: again, I think it's the classic IS vs. large aperture debate. Certainly your 17-55mm is much more versatile, and has IS to boot. That IS, to some degree, offsets the faster Sigma 30mm. And then, you factor in subject movement and it gets interesting. In a club, I'd imagine people / your subjects would be moving most of the time and so IS will not help here, while the Sigma will. Something else to consider is that at f/1.4, depth of field is pretty darn small on anything not far away (though not entirely problematic as the lens is relatively wide at 30mm - if it were a longer focal length, DoF would be smaller).

So, you have to think about what you will be shooting:

People posing for you? Yes - keep your Canon. No - consider the Sigma.
Would you want shots of the entire club as opposed to a small portion (such as above, a group of people)? Yes - keep your Canon (the smaller aperture will let you have more in focus and the IS will help lots)
How critical are you of the sharpness and focus-precision of your shots / are you a pixel peeper? Very / Yes - keep your Canon. No - consider the Sigma.

As far as paying a little more to avoid the hassle, for me personally, it would be worth the extra expense to not have to go through the huge hassle of sending the lens back and just knowing that should I want to exchange, it will be an easy process. Then again, should you have a copy with a focus issue, you could have Sigma take a look at it for you (and I've heard that they even request your camera body to calibrate the lens to match your body precisely)...

Good luck!

Mr. Clean

9th of October 2007 (Tue), 23:18

I wish Sigma would redesign this lens to work on the 1.3 croppers (the further it's stopped down, the more it vignettes). The difference in price between the Sigma and Canon version is probably the hardest pill to swallow yet.
Great great great lens on a 1.6 body.

kevindar

10th of October 2007 (Wed), 02:24

Interesting. I had both and now the 1755 is gone.

I have both. the 17-55 certainly sees more use, as its my walk around lens. the 1.4 is fantastic for indoor no flash photography, and portrait photography. Honestly, 2.8 is often not fast enough indoors for people, since they move and the is does not help. also its nice to play with the shallow dof. If I had to give up one, i would give up the 30, but of my 4 primes (30, 50, 85, 105) its my favorite.

stevegreen

17th of October 2007 (Wed), 08:16

http://static.flickr.com/2126/1591235924_4d2147d70d.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/steve_green/1591235924/)

Canonised

19th of October 2007 (Fri), 06:20

Click on the image/link to see the slideshow of images I captured with the Siggy at Monterery Aquarium.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y57/cyberlawprof/Aquarium000020.jpg (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/<div style=)

VIEW MONTEREY AQUARIUM SLIDESHOW. (http://s3.photobucket.com/albums/y57/cyberlawprof/?action=view&current=1167807924.pbw)

divinemethod

19th of October 2007 (Fri), 16:28

I ended up buying this lens today... it seems really versatile so far! got a shoot tonight and that will tell how good this baby really is.

El Duderino

19th of October 2007 (Fri), 16:52

I reeeeeeeally want this lens.

goatee

23rd of October 2007 (Tue), 08:10

See http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=396380 for some examples of what you can do with this. It's my favourite indoor lens.

Cassie

24th of October 2007 (Wed), 11:32

available light wide open:

http://thompson-photo.smugmug.com/photos/212201439-M.jpg

my dog wide open:

http://thompson-photo.smugmug.com/photos/212201476-M.jpg

my other dog:
http://thompson-photo.smugmug.com/photos/212228304-M.jpg

lighting seminar:

http://thompson-photo.smugmug.com/photos/212217180-M.jpg

(Shot removed because it was shot with the 85)

olz

24th of October 2007 (Wed), 12:00

drama

6th of November 2007 (Tue), 02:08

Just picked one up, this thread was very influential in the decision making

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2082/1873797222_8b8964f890_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2172/1874359368_b97150be70_o.jpg

Cassie

7th of November 2007 (Wed), 12:55

I can see them:confused: must be a smugmug issue. I'll add links too this time.

Scarecrow Walk at Morton's Aboretum. VERY SUNNY day so some highlights got blown.

http://thompson-photo.smugmug.com/photos/218445713-M.jpg

http://thompson-photo.smugmug.com/photos/218445713-M.jpg

http://thompson-photo.smugmug.com/photos/218459920-M.jpg

http://thompson-photo.smugmug.com/photos/218459920-M.jpg

http://thompson-photo.smugmug.com/photos/218481324-S.jpg

http://thompson-photo.smugmug.com/photos/218481324-S.jpg

IB///M

7th of November 2007 (Wed), 15:36

Cassie

7th of November 2007 (Wed), 15:38

:?: IDK

Did the links work at least :evil:

syntrix

7th of November 2007 (Wed), 15:39

still no luck...

ditto, can't view the smugmug pics.

Is this one of those cases where you have to have an account there to view pics linked into other sites?

Cassie

7th of November 2007 (Wed), 16:00

No you don't need an account to view pics, I have no idea why they aren't showing up.....do the links work though?

galahad

7th of November 2007 (Wed), 16:04

No you don't need an account to view pics, I have no idea why they aren't showing up.....do the links work though?

It just directs you to your home page...

gef

8th of November 2007 (Thu), 13:23

links quoted in #337 work for me.

syntrix

8th of November 2007 (Thu), 13:48

It just directs you to your home page...

Mine displays nothing when i click a link.

angryhampster

8th of November 2007 (Thu), 14:18

It's my 21st birthday today:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v109/angryhampster/AR/roguechocolate.jpg

drama

8th of November 2007 (Thu), 23:35

18:11:19

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2118/1897980619_4043109787_b.jpg

iplayazi

9th of November 2007 (Fri), 00:01

Just ordered one of these bad boys! Love the CAD dollar! saved a little over 200 smackers!

Cant wait :)

Cassie

9th of November 2007 (Fri), 12:12

Mine displays nothing when i click a link.

I think I solved the problem:oops: my external links were off.:confused:

El Duderino

9th of November 2007 (Fri), 12:33

It's my 21st birthday today:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v109/angryhampster/AR/roguechocolate.jpg

Nice choice.

Happy Birthday.

drama

10th of November 2007 (Sat), 12:13

From a dream, with a shiny bell

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2308/1949851845_77b3b90303_b.jpg

From a dream, with a beautiful red seat

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2383/1950719896_9cb9e54dfd_b.jpg

angryhampster

10th of November 2007 (Sat), 15:12

Nice choice.

Happy Birthday.

Thank you :)

It was a really delicious brew. I'll have to treat myself to another one soon.

fz_za

11th of November 2007 (Sun), 17:40

How is your corner-sharpness, guys? Pixel-peeping my photos (or even going to, say, 50% of full size), I can see that my center is very sharp, but towards the corners (and I'm not talking extremes either) I find quite a drastic reduction in sharpness - seems to be apparent at all apertures, too. Still, not a deal breaker for me since I don't print my images (at least not at 100%) - I mostly resize to about 25% to post on the web.

goatee

12th of November 2007 (Mon), 12:02

Since I almost always shoot wide open, or nearly wide open, my corners are almost always out of focus, since the DOF is so tiny.

How is your corner-sharpness, guys? Pixel-peeping my photos (or even going to, say, 50% of full size), I can see that my center is very sharp, but towards the corners (and I'm not talking extremes either) I find quite a drastic reduction in sharpness - seems to be apparent at all apertures, too. Still, not a deal breaker for me since I don't print my images (at least not at 100%) - I mostly resize to about 25% to post on the web.

Miyagi-san

13th of November 2007 (Tue), 05:46

man this kid is growing up quick...I remember posting some newborn shots of him just a few pages ago in this thread lol....

sorry, kinda small....
http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m296/wolfgang7/_MG_1796.jpg

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m296/wolfgang7/_MG_1567myspace.jpg

harrydog

13th of November 2007 (Tue), 07:15

I think I'm going to order this lens. There really is no alternative if I want f/1.4 in a lens wider than 50mm other than the $1100+ Canon 24L and 35L.
Buydig.com has the best price of any of the reputable dealers. Has anyone had to return a defective product to them? I'm wondering how good their return policy is. It states 30 days but I've never heard of anyone who's actually returned something to them.

Miyagi-san

15th of November 2007 (Thu), 02:41

wide open on the first, f2.2 for the second

i really really can't say enough good about this lens...very happy :) really helps make ugly backgrounds tolerable too lol :p
http://ajarvis.zenfolio.com/img/v2/p680157518-4.jpg

http://ajarvis.zenfolio.com/img/v2/p660734011-4.jpg

iplayazi

17th of November 2007 (Sat), 12:24

Just got mine from sigma4less.com and I am very happy with my lens! I can see myself owning this lens for a long time to come :)

http://www.pbase.com/iplayazi/image/89066165/original.jpg

hngu7721

20th of November 2007 (Tue), 22:54

Fiancee with single strobe and shoot thru umbrella
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b280/hngu7721/20071120-IMG_5661web.jpg

datadump

20th of November 2007 (Tue), 23:24

my sigma is for sale however i thought i'd throw in some samples into the archive

http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x19/jkoc/sigma30mm/20071110-HikewithRic-_MG_7153-0011.jpg
http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x19/jkoc/sigma30mm/20071110-HikewithRic-_MG_7166-0024.jpg
http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x19/jkoc/sigma30mm/20071110-HikewithRic-_MG_7151-0009.jpg

jbkalla

25th of November 2007 (Sun), 12:27

Straight from the camera. Only resized, changed colorspace to sRGB, saved as level 7 jpg. For those that can't read EXIF data:

Canon 350D (RebelXT), 1/160sec, f/1.8. No flash.

http://kalla.net/POTN/annika1.jpg

condyk

25th of November 2007 (Sun), 12:30

Man, I so miss this lens :-(

L.Morey

25th of November 2007 (Sun), 12:42

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c99/TruTurn/Zoie.jpg

goatee

26th of November 2007 (Mon), 08:14

Man, I so miss this lens :-(

I'd say I'd swap my 40D and it, for your 5D, but actually, I'd rather have the 40D than the 5D :D.

condyk

26th of November 2007 (Mon), 08:20

Well I have a 40d already ;-) the only reason I ain't got another 30mm 1.4 for it is because I am now tryin' at stickin' to EF lenses with view to staying with FF useful kit. Once you have used a 5D everything else is second best. I am therefore putting up with another 50mm 1.4 instead. Not quite as good but still a sweet lens.

thedjo

26th of November 2007 (Mon), 09:49

I love this lens. even love it more than my 17-55

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2153/2047576466_490d2cfefa_o.jpg

runninmann

26th of November 2007 (Mon), 19:46

Taken through a glass display case at ISO 800. Entitled "Return" by John Woodward.

S.Horton

27th of November 2007 (Tue), 16:20

Very interesting lens.

Anyone compare it to the EF 50 f/1.4 at f/8 or f/11 in the real world?

Rhinotherunt

27th of November 2007 (Tue), 16:57

Very interesting lens.

Anyone compare it to the EF 50 f/1.4 at f/8 or f/11 in the real world?

About the same IMHO just different focal lengths... Of course not FF compatible. Would be better to compare Canon 35 2.0...

BigBlueDodge

27th of November 2007 (Tue), 19:38

It's funny that half of the people singing the praise of this lens no longer even own it (looking at people's gear list).

S.Horton

27th of November 2007 (Tue), 20:26

About the same IMHO just different focal lengths... Of course not FF compatible. Would be better to compare Canon 35 2.0...

Thank you, and noted you own them both.

I'm debating the whole FF vs. glass for 1.3 crop/1.6 crop and only because the budget got busted a long time ago........;)

condyk

28th of November 2007 (Wed), 02:21

It's funny that half of the people singing the praise of this lens no longer even own it (looking at people's gear list).

I don't know what that means ... you'd have to drill down to why that might be to get anything meaningful. I no longer own the 24-105 IS L, or lots of other lenses or bodies ... so what?

Anyway, I have had two 50mm 1.4's and a 30mm 1.4 and I would always choose the 30mm where it not for need to cover FF. It just has a rare quality that I like. At f8.0 you aren't gonna complain at either so really you can choose safely on 'feel' of the image and focal length.

goatee

28th of November 2007 (Wed), 04:07

Quite - needs change, therefore need to own particular lenses / kit comes and goes. If someone asked me about a beginner / intermediate set of tripod legs and head, I'd happily recommend the Manfrotto 190XPROB and 488RC2 head, even though I no longer own them. Likewise, I wish I could still own my old 85mm f/1.8, which is optically probably the best lens I've ever owned, but needs change, so I had to sell it.

I don't know what that means ... you'd have to drill down to why that might be to get anything meaningful. I no longer own the 24-105 IS L, or lots of other lenses or bodies ... so what?

Rhinotherunt

28th of November 2007 (Wed), 08:48

It's funny that half of the people singing the praise of this lens no longer even own it (looking at people's gear list).

I still own it and love it... on my crop body it is my favorite lens...

S.Horton

28th of November 2007 (Wed), 09:18

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/381615-REG/Sigma_300101_30mm_f_1_4_EX_DC.html

LightRules

28th of November 2007 (Wed), 12:13

It's funny that half of the people singing the praise of this lens no longer even own it (looking at people's gear list).

It's one of two lenses (along with the 1755 f2.8 IS) that have kept me APS-C. In fact, it has the longest tenure of any lens in my bag, IIRC.

aridan

28th of November 2007 (Wed), 12:35

Is it me or this lens works great with kids? :)

Having our first stork arriving in 6 weeks, it sure looks like I can benefit from it. :)

harrydog

28th of November 2007 (Wed), 16:58

Where are you guys buying this lens from? I'm looking for one too but haven't found too many places that sell this one.
I just ordered one from here for $389.
http://www.buydig.com/shop/product.aspx?sku=SG30F14EOS
It was $369 only a few days ago but everyone seems to have raised their prices, probably due to the falling US dollar.

goatee

29th of November 2007 (Thu), 07:17

Is it me or this lens works great with kids? :)

Having our first stork arriving in 6 weeks, it sure looks like I can benefit from it. :)

This lens is such a kid friendly lens - they need to be able to be used to having a camera in their face for headshots, but I've got soooo many lovely shots of the kids I've taken with this indoors - that the 24-70 wouldn't have been able to do, due to the slower aperture.

stevegreen

1st of December 2007 (Sat), 11:31

Me with my new specs :lol:
http://static.flickr.com/2213/2076194018_fc5279b760.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/steve_green/2076194018/)

And the wife........
http://static.flickr.com/2386/2075418165_c7b82dde4b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/steve_green/2075418165/)

Miyagi-san

1st of December 2007 (Sat), 11:48

Is it me or this lens works great with kids? :)

Having our first stork arriving in 6 weeks, it sure looks like I can benefit from it. :)

Yup :) That's the reason I picked it up....excellent baby/kid lens :)

Cassie

3rd of December 2007 (Mon), 10:45

Me with my new specs :lol:
http://static.flickr.com/2213/2076194018_fc5279b760.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/steve_green/2076194018/)

:lol:funny

jbkalla

3rd of December 2007 (Mon), 12:38

:lol:funny

I agree. I think it would have been interesting to have taken two shots: One with a focus on the face and the current one. Then layer them and put the in-focus part through the lenses. I wonder how that would turn out?

stevegreen

4th of December 2007 (Tue), 11:31

I agree. I think it would have been interesting to have taken two shots: One with a focus on the face and the current one. Then layer them and put the in-focus part through the lenses. I wonder how that would turn out?

I think that would have totally confused the wife!! She took the photo after a short tutorial on focussing points and what large aperture does at differing distances, she kept backing away and I kept walking forward........i'm suprised I got one in focus at all! :lol:

stevegreen

5th of December 2007 (Wed), 07:35

At the risk of being accused of flooding the thread.......one more at f/1.4. Not pin sharp becaiuse the shutter speed was 1/15.......handheld.

http://static.flickr.com/2233/2086821653_66b355ddce.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/steve_green/2086821653/)

Miyagi-san

7th of December 2007 (Fri), 13:47

Miyagi-san

7th of December 2007 (Fri), 14:05

Hope no one is getting sick of seeing pics of my son, Chase just yet....he's about all I point my camera at lately lol....

f2.2....

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m296/wolfgang7/22.jpg

mdwsta4

7th of December 2007 (Fri), 18:55

taken a few weeks back. handheld f2, /40, iso 800
http://images32.fotki.com/v1065/photos/5/51621/5574779/IMG_6262-vi.jpg

Cassie

8th of December 2007 (Sat), 11:50

Hope no one is getting sick of seeing pics of my son, Chase just yet....he's about all I point my camera at lately lol....

Nope, not tired of seeing Chase, he sure is growing fast:)

Nice Christmas portrait mdwsta4.

turbodude

8th of December 2007 (Sat), 16:49

I want to say again i love this lens. Here is a shot i took recently at a concert. One of the most perfect headshot lenses i have used.
1.
http://www.localitesvegas.com/uploads/photos/592/FOB12_2-20.jpg

2.
http://www.localitesvegas.com/uploads/photos/592/FOB12_2-16.jpg

3.
http://www.localitesvegas.com/uploads/photos/592/FOB12_2-28.jpg

Medic85

8th of December 2007 (Sat), 20:12

So, has Sigma finally fixed the focusing issues with this lens? Anyone know? I've wanted one for a while but the issues with the focusing problems have kept me from really putting it in the bag.

Katzer1

9th of December 2007 (Sun), 00:42

taken a few weeks back. handheld f2, /40, iso 800
http://images32.fotki.com/v1065/photos/5/51621/5574779/IMG_6262-vi.jpg

lovely portrait, excellent work.

jbkalla

9th of December 2007 (Sun), 04:01

lovely portrait, excellent work.

Ditto! Something keeps drawing me back to it. Perhaps your wife's beauty, but the photo is also calling to me. Fantastic!

mdwsta4

9th of December 2007 (Sun), 11:29

thank you both! she's not my wife, just girlfriend, but she appreciates the kind words

Ditto! Something keeps drawing me back to it. Perhaps your wife's beauty, but the photo is also calling to me. Fantastic!

Katzer1

10th of December 2007 (Mon), 17:08

I love the 3D effect that 1.4 aperture produces:)

http://www.pbase.com/katzer/image/90142124/original.jpg

Erez

Fabrian

14th of December 2007 (Fri), 20:53

Well, I finally got mine a couple of days ago. I won't get into the long story of how I ordered one from buydig and wound up paying $60.00 more for one locally.... Anyhow, I picked up my lens local (Purchase local, they "special ordered it" and 10 minutes later I drive over to the Sigma Service/Warehouse center to pick it up.) and ahh.. what do we have here? a bit of front focus. TBH, I expected this and as someone earlier in this thread said, "This lens just has too much potential. I don't care if it has to go to Sigma". I agree. So I go drive 10 minutes over to Sigma. I waited for 1/2 an hour for them to calibrate it. That's it.

This lens is so much fun, I really enjoy it..even though I haven't had time to shoot much of anything besides what I can find in the few minutes I've had recently. Here's a few very generic, crapola shots I can share. They're all pretty much taken under harsh lighting conditions which is what impressed me even more with this lens. It's not typical for me to take off my 70-200 f2.8 IS. I haven't put it back on yet.

Some test shots - all wide open except for #3

Inside Sigma Service - Front desk (close):
http://www.frozen-motion.com/temp_images/30-1.4-1.jpg

Inside Sigma Service - Front desk (far):
http://www.frozen-motion.com/temp_images/30-1.4-2.jpg

From inside my truck @ 2.8:
http://www.frozen-motion.com/temp_images/30-1.4-3.jpg
http://www.frozen-motion.com/temp_images/30-1.4-3c.jpg

There's actually some camera motion blur in this one:
http://www.frozen-motion.com/temp_images/30-1.4-4.jpg

http://www.frozen-motion.com/temp_images/30-1.4-5.jpg

http://www.frozen-motion.com/temp_images/30-1.4-6.jpg
http://www.frozen-motion.com/temp_images/30-1.4-6c.jpg

Fabrian

14th of December 2007 (Fri), 20:54

A couple more..

Taken at night from inside my truck, so shot through my dirty windshield and the stores glass window. Note the CA, but good I think under this kind of lighting condition:
http://www.frozen-motion.com/temp_images/30-1.4-7.jpg
http://www.frozen-motion.com/temp_images/30-1.4-7c.jpg

http://www.frozen-motion.com/temp_images/30-1.4-8.jpg
http://www.frozen-motion.com/temp_images/30-1.4-8c.jpg

BrewsterPilot

14th of December 2007 (Fri), 20:58

Like it?

Fabrian

14th of December 2007 (Fri), 21:00

Like it?

You need to express your question a bit more clearly before I can respond in the appropriate way... Is that clear?

BrewsterPilot

14th of December 2007 (Fri), 21:22

You need to express your question a bit more clearly before I can respond in the appropriate way... Is that clear?

Many thanks to my loving wife for putting up with my nit-picky-obsessive nature :cool:

Do you enjoy your new Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM lens that you have just acquired?

amyandmark3

14th of December 2007 (Fri), 21:23

Henry: 1/125, f/2.8, iso 200

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2338/2112011228_de78c599e6_b.jpg

Rocco: 1/50, 1.4, iso 200

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2301/2112010960_5664c41e8a_b.jpg

nadtz

14th of December 2007 (Fri), 21:25

Wow, this thread is still kicking around. Still have and love my Sigma 30, I know this lens is hit or miss for lots of people, but it good to know so many do enjoy it.

Fabrian

14th of December 2007 (Fri), 22:27

Do you enjoy your new Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM lens that you have just acquired?

Yes. It really is an enjoyable addition to my current lineup :cool:

trumpet_guy

15th of December 2007 (Sat), 03:00

In contrast to the nice portraits posted here, intersting and worthwhile subjects,
I'll post a very boring test shot of a cereal box.

This is at f/1.4 and shows:
a) great center sharpness
b) significant barrel distortion
c) decent bokeh

http://www.pbase.com/tswen/image/78234255/original.jpg

Miyagi-san

15th of December 2007 (Sat), 03:10

A couple from the city....(w/plenty of photoshop....)

http://ajarvis.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p51745372-4.jpg

http://ajarvis.zenfolio.com/img/v2/p184182103-4.jpg

condyk

15th of December 2007 (Sat), 05:05

... as someone earlier in this thread said, "This lens just has too much potential. I don't care if it has to go to Sigma". I agree. So I go drive 10 minutes over to Sigma. I waited for 1/2 an hour for them to calibrate it. That's it.

Perect situatioon ... a bespoke tuned 30mm 1.4 is an awesome thing to own ;-)

Medic85

15th of December 2007 (Sat), 08:46

Fabrian

15th of December 2007 (Sat), 09:43

I had asked if anyone knew if Sigma had corrected the focusing issues with this lens earlier in the thread but never got a response. Does anyone know or are there still inconsistent issues with the focusing on this lens?
Thanks.

I've had two go through my hands, only because a canceled order made it to my house and was curious if I would see any copy variation. They were identical on my body, both had slight front focus. One quick visit to Sigma and focus is on the money. As I said before, I think this lens is worth a trip to service if need be. I personally consider one visit to service a good thing. I've certainly sent canon stuff in more than once for the same piece of equipment..

While I'm at it, I'd like to recommend staying away from beachcamera/buydig (yes, they are the same place). Having ordered from them several times, I have never felt comfortable with their packaging or the fact that the equipment they send out has never been touched.

Also, Having dealt with Canon, Tamron and now Sigma service (Tamron and Sigma being 20 and 10 minutes from where I live) I can say now that Sigma service has been my best EXPERIENCE. Sigma service is better than Tamrons in the form of night and day. Canon...well, lets just say "No pain, no gain".. For me anyhow.

Medic85

16th of December 2007 (Sun), 10:39

Thanks for the info.

Tony-S

16th of December 2007 (Sun), 21:56

Love this lens. No worries shooting at f/1.4 (unlike my EF 50mm f/1.4). Full-frame and a 100% crop. No post processing, other than conversion to JPEG.

Tony-S

16th of December 2007 (Sun), 21:57

I had asked if anyone knew if Sigma had corrected the focusing issues with this lens earlier in the thread but never got a response. Does anyone know or are there still inconsistent issues with the focusing on this lens?
Thanks.

I've had mine for almost 2 years and not had any problems with it. I'm 7 for 7 on Sigma lenses. If they have QC issues, I've not had any.

Mrvile

17th of December 2007 (Mon), 17:15

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a214/Mrvile/DSLR%20Photos/artschool/jon3.jpg

Chris L

19th of December 2007 (Wed), 17:18

I've found myself loving this lens more and more lately having sold my "walkaround" zoom in favour of this to help me think more about what I'm photographing. Here's one of my latest using it (short description about the shot can be found here (http://75.126.234.18/forum/showthread.php?t=422929))

Shot using a 40D at f/2.5

229301

Cheers :)

Fabrian

21st of December 2007 (Fri), 08:11

From the outside the drivers window of my Pilot.

http://thefabhouse.com/temp_sample_images/potn/IMG_0271.JPG

http://thefabhouse.com/temp_sample_images/potn/IMG_0271_C.jpg

Exif intact, but here it is anyway

Camera Make: Canon
Camera Model: Canon EOS 30D
Image Date: 2007:12:15 13:09:31
Flash Used: No
Focal Length: 30.0mm
CCD Width: 5.13mm
Exposure Time: 0.0002 s (1/5000)
Aperture: f/1.4
ISO equiv: 100
White Balance: Auto
Metering Mode: Spot
Exposure: aperture priority (semi-auto)

XPHALCON

22nd of December 2007 (Sat), 04:24

Just had to contribute here. Not my best pic with this lens, but I think the pictures prove a point. This was hand held, low light with sun setting.

ISO 800, 1/10, f 1.4

galahad

27th of December 2007 (Thu), 12:42

shot 2 to 3 feet away from the subject at f 1.4...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2133/2141753302_8653fa22c5.jpg

pixel_junkie

28th of December 2007 (Fri), 13:55

f/2.2, 1/100, ISO400 - manual focus

http://www.emilkara.com/Images/1.jpg

Cassie

28th of December 2007 (Fri), 14:31

^^nice portrait
Did you process that in LR?

pixel_junkie

28th of December 2007 (Fri), 14:44

^^nice portrait
Did you process that in LR?

I used Photoshop CS3 for this one but I do use LR as well.

agent.media

2nd of January 2008 (Wed), 09:40

From the outside the drivers window of my Pilot.

http://thefabhouse.com/temp_sample_images/potn/IMG_0271.JPG

I think this shot has almost sold this lens for me.

It screams "I was taken on a FF camera".

But the beauty is, it wasn't.

cdifoto

4th of January 2008 (Fri), 23:41

Just got mine today. Took a trying-to-be-badass selfy. Not much else to shoot around here & too damned cold to go anywhere.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/cdifoto/2008-01-04-004BW_pp.jpg

turbodude

5th of January 2008 (Sat), 00:05

cdi, for some reason i imagined you as an old man.

cdifoto

5th of January 2008 (Sat), 00:07

What can I say...I'm bullsh!tty beyond my years. :D

PhotoInc

5th of January 2008 (Sat), 01:00

I know this lens is for a crop sensor, but has anybody tried it on a FF 5D at 1.4??
I'd like to see some if you have them.

TIA

cdifoto

5th of January 2008 (Sat), 01:03

I know this lens is for a crop sensor, but has anybody tried it on a FF 5D at 1.4??
I'd like to see some if you have them.

TIA

There's really no point. It's obvious what a crop lens will do on a full frame body. It'll vignette. You should only be curious about how it does on a 1.3x (1D, 1D II/N, 1D III). Here's the answer to the latter:

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=271809

LightRules

5th of January 2008 (Sat), 01:05

There's really no point. It's obvious what a crop lens will do on a full frame body. It'll vignette. You should only be curious about how it does on a 1.3x (1D, 1D II/N, 1D III).

Agreed. See this link for how it does on a 1D MKII http://dc.watch.impress.co.jp/cda/review/2005/06/30/1833.html

PhotoInc

5th of January 2008 (Sat), 01:12

There's really no point. It's obvious what a crop lens will do on a full frame body. It'll vignette. You should only be curious about how it does on a 1.3x (1D, 1D II/N, 1D III). Here's the answer to the latter:

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=271809

Thanks for your feedback, however I would still like to see how much of the vignette is in the FF sensor. I have a method to my madness.

So again .....if anybody has any shots with the 30 1.4 on the 5D @ 1.4 or so.....please share.

Thanks Again

PS It looks really nice on the 1D's 1.3 crop sensor.....thanks for sharing that

cdifoto

5th of January 2008 (Sat), 01:17

It'll look like you're staring down a pipe. Not so much vignette as total corner and edge blackout. There is honestly zero point in mating them together.

PhotoInc

5th of January 2008 (Sat), 01:17

It'll look like you're staring down a pipe.

Show Me

cdifoto

5th of January 2008 (Sat), 01:18

Show Me

Send me a 5D. I don't own a 5D but I know what it'll look like because I have common sense.

PhotoInc

5th of January 2008 (Sat), 01:35

Send me a 5D. I don't own a 5D but I know what it'll look like because I have common sense.

Dude,

Sometimes you have to think outside the box. Maybe this lens on a 5D shot at 1.4 will give a nice smooth natural looking vignette that doesn't need to be added in PP.
I've been earning a living as a photog for 20 years. Coming from the old school film mentality, you crop and capture everything in the camera, you don't rely on Photoshop to make an image better. So if putting a 30 1.4 on a 5D gives me what I'm looking for I just saved myself some post processing time, (and about $900 for a 35 1.4L,) that I can spent shooting more images for my Stock agent. Time is Money.
Keep checking here.....maybe you'll learn something, or maybe I'll have to say "Hey Dude...you were right....It does look like your looking through a freakin pipe".
We are all here to learn new stuff, so let's keep an open mind, and see what happens.

Later

cdifoto

5th of January 2008 (Sat), 01:39

Dude,

Sometimes you have to think outside the box. Maybe this lens on a 5D shot at 1.4 will give a nice smooth natural looking vignette that doesn't need to be added in PP.
I've been earning a living as a photog for 20 years. Coming from the old school film mentality, you crop and capture everything in the camera, you don't rely on Photoshop to make an image better. So if putting a 30 1.4 on a 5D gives me what I'm looking for I just saved myself some post processing time, (and about $900 for a 35 1.4L,) that I can spent shooting more images for my Stock agent. Time is Money.
Keep checking here.....maybe you'll learn something, or maybe I'll have to say "Hey Dude...you were right....It does look like your looking through a freakin pipe".
We are all here to learn new stuff, so let's keep an open mind, and see what happens.

Later

No, it won't. The 1D series (1.3x) does that. The 5D won't be pleasant, it'll be disgusting and render the lens useless since you'll be cropping to about 50mm AOV anyway.

I really don't care how long you've been making a living as a photographer. That means nothing if you can't see what a 1.3x sensor does with a 1.5/1.6x designed lens then realize what an even bigger sensor camera would do. The 1.3x gives somewhat pleasing vignetting, sure. The 5D will only be more severe.

PhotoInc

5th of January 2008 (Sat), 01:49

Oh....OK Dude.....you da man.....guess I just better buy the 35 1.4L then, cuz you say it's gunna look like crap, Thanks for saving me the embarassment.

cdifoto

5th of January 2008 (Sat), 01:51

Everyone would have the 35L if money wasn't an issue. But really it's the best option for FF. Other than that there's the 28mm f/1.8 and 35mm f/2, the latter being kinda chinsy (think 50mm f/1.8 II).

PhotoInc

5th of January 2008 (Sat), 02:00

cdifoto

5th of January 2008 (Sat), 02:01

Dude....let it go

You're the one that pressed it, not me.

PhotoInc

5th of January 2008 (Sat), 02:10

I'll take that as a NO

condyk

5th of January 2008 (Sat), 02:35

Dude....let it go
I just talked to a guy on Fred Miranda's that has the 30 and a 5D, and he said the vignetting is pretty cool.....he's sending me some samples.
Now.....would you like to see them when I get them?
I'll be happy to share, that's why we are here.

Yeah, let's see them ... one guys cool is another guys WTF. Ya only gotta look at the trousers some folks wear to know that :lol::lol:

argyle

5th of January 2008 (Sat), 08:02

Hmmm...is "Dude" back 'in' again? I thought that term went 'out' a long time ago...

cdifoto

5th of January 2008 (Sat), 08:12

Hmmm...is "Dude" back 'in' again? I thought that term went 'out' a long time ago...

No way dude. It's still in like Flynn.

argyle

5th of January 2008 (Sat), 08:32

Thanks, dude...looks like I need to brush up on the 90's terminology all over again. :rolleyes:

cdifoto

5th of January 2008 (Sat), 08:35

Groovy.

PhotoInc

5th of January 2008 (Sat), 09:31

I hear "Bitchin" is making a come back.......

Duuuude.........that's a really Bitchin 55 Chevy your rollin in

cdifoto

5th of January 2008 (Sat), 09:31

Foshizzle.

PhotoInc

5th of January 2008 (Sat), 17:19

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2191/2170129648_18d4365c6d_b.jpgIt'll look like you're staring down a pipe. Not so much vignette as total corner and edge blackout. There is honestly zero point in mating them together.

Sigma 30mm f1.4 at 1.4 on a Canon 5d

Fashizzle Dude..........Guess what.......You were right!
It does look like your looking through a freakin pipe!
I guess this just proves that I'm a stubborn mofo!

Now we have a reference when the next stubborn SOB wants to see the 30 1.4 shot on a FF camera.

PS Just ordered the 35 1.4L

Photo

cdifoto

5th of January 2008 (Sat), 17:22

LOL told you. I guess in hindsight it doesn't hurt to show it. We can all be stubborn at times. I'm no exception. :p

condyk

5th of January 2008 (Sat), 17:22

Sigma 30mm f1.4 at 1.4 on a Canon 5d

PS Just ordered the 35 1.4L

:lol::lol: What kinda pants did that FM guy wear?

The 35mm is a lovely lens. My favourite L I reckon.

turbodude

5th of January 2008 (Sat), 17:23

hmmm what about a std zoom on a 1.3? like my siggy 18-50.I want a 1d classic... I know the 30 1.4 works. but what about my zoom. :) anyone want to try it?

Rhinotherunt

6th of January 2008 (Sun), 18:11

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2191/2170129648_18d4365c6d_b.jpg

Sigma 30mm f1.4 at 1.4 on a Canon 5d

Fashizzle Dude..........Guess what.......You were right!
It does look like your looking through a freakin pipe!
I guess this just proves that I'm a stubborn mofo!

Now we have a reference when the next stubborn SOB wants to see the 30 1.4 shot on a FF camera.

PS Just ordered the 35 1.4L

Photo

Interesting post... I have the 30 that I use on my old 300D, but was afraid to place it on my 5D cause I was afraid the lens protruded to far into the body and would hit the mirror... I wonder if he has a beat up mirror?

cdifoto

6th of January 2008 (Sun), 18:19

I wonder if he has a beat up mirror?

Third party crop lenses aren't protruding like EF-S lenses.

Rhinotherunt

6th of January 2008 (Sun), 18:28

Third party crop lenses aren't protruding like EF-S lenses.
My Sigma 30 may not protrude like an ef-s (none do I own), but I was still not going to risk trying it out. Love my 5D too much.

metalman1010

6th of January 2008 (Sun), 22:16

I just picked this up Saturday in a trade and love it. This is a fun shot today of my puppy that didn't want to be photographed!

Ross

keener

7th of January 2008 (Mon), 04:13

My contribution.

oreca

7th of January 2008 (Mon), 23:28

I'm seriously thinking about this lens, but I have a ridiculous question to ask of anyone with one...

How does this lens operate with extension tubes?

tucked

7th of January 2008 (Mon), 23:40

I'm seriously thinking about this lens, but I have a ridiculous question to ask of anyone with one...

How does this lens operate with extension tubes?

I don't have this lens yet... but really want it. I also just got my first set of Extension tubes for Christmas. I had asked this question some time ago with the thinking of wow... such a sharp lens, but was told that at 30mm, the working distance isn't much... and the 30mm lens has a not so good minimum focusing distance already.