Sigma 30mm f1.4 EX DC HSM

[skut]

anyone here knows how to disassemble this lens? my autofocus stop working... :(

[ChuckingFluff]

anyone here knows how to disassemble this lens? my autofocus stop working... :(

If you don't know how to take it apart DON'T. Send it in or just use manual focus.

[kfreels]

Mine arrived today! I got it out, put it on my T2i and did a few shots. It is perfectly sharp, but appears to front focus by about 1 inch at f1.4 at 24 inches. At f3.5 it's about 2 inches of front focus. Yes, it focuses in front of where it should be. I did this several times in several tests and it's consistent. I was very careful on where that focus square was landing and angled in such a way that the area actually in focus is definitely outside the focus square with room to spare.

However, my 7D will be arriving tomorrow. So the question...do I sent it back for another copy? Do I send it in to be "calibrated"? Or do I say the hell with it and adjust the micro focus on the 7D and go on my merry way?

[kobeson]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6200/6071019589_51134e073a.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dpockett/6071019589/)
St. Andrew's Market (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dpockett/6071019589/) by Daniel Pockett (http://www.flickr.com/people/dpockett/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6196/6071558082_983375d12e.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dpockett/6071558082/)
St. Andrew's Market (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dpockett/6071558082/) by Daniel Pockett (http://www.flickr.com/people/dpockett/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6210/6071018881_58c7b0485e.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dpockett/6071018881/)
Kinglake (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dpockett/6071018881/) by Daniel Pockett (http://www.flickr.com/people/dpockett/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6085/6071558990_fbe0d3f050.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dpockett/6071558990/)
Kinglake (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dpockett/6071558990/) by Daniel Pockett (http://www.flickr.com/people/dpockett/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6072/6071556498_051480a7a1.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dpockett/6071556498/)
Kinglake (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dpockett/6071556498/) by Daniel Pockett (http://www.flickr.com/people/dpockett/), on Flickr

[JAbberwocky]

anyone here knows how to disassemble this lens? my autofocus stop working... :(

Um, use the Sigma warranty

[skut]

this lens is kinda old and warranty is not honored here when it came from another country.

[Brian_R]

some tug-o-war :D

shot at f2.8

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6086/6076491411_766f8076f8_b.jpg

[Brules]

I will be picking one of these up very soon - can't wait!

[cdo221]

@cdo221: nice bridge shot. I like the way the fog made the photo feel almost surreal.

Thanks drew. I love having a bit of fog to get that effect... though too much and I can't get anything haha.

Here's some more SF fog at the Golden Gate Bridge, this time at F/9.0
552494


Very nice, I like it.

Guess what cdo221, looks like I'm going to be "looking to buy" this lens soon....again :eek:. I have a 40D on it's way to me....again

Hopefully I get a a copy just like yours

Nice! I feel somewhat bad/greedy because I never want to give this lens up even though it was originally yours haha.

[kfreels]

Mine arrived today! I got it out, put it on my T2i and did a few shots. It is perfectly sharp, but appears to front focus by about 1 inch at f1.4 at 24 inches. At f3.5 it's about 2 inches of front focus. Yes, it focuses in front of where it should be. I did this several times in several tests and it's consistent. I was very careful on where that focus square was landing and angled in such a way that the area actually in focus is definitely outside the focus square with room to spare.

However, my 7D will be arriving tomorrow. So the question...do I sent it back for another copy? Do I send it in to be "calibrated"? Or do I say the hell with it and adjust the micro focus on the 7D and go on my merry way?

OK. Got the 7D yesterday and the focus adjustment seems to fix the problem. What would you do? Would you send it back for another? Or is this common enough that I may just get another with the same problem and keep paying shipping for it?

[Steven_nl]

OK. Got the 7D yesterday and the focus adjustment seems to fix the problem. What would you do? Would you send it back for another? Or is this common enough that I may just get another with the same problem and keep paying shipping for it?

It should also work well on your T2i right? I'd have it calibrated. People seem to get good results.

[Loodachris]

http://loodachris.smugmug.com/New/photos/i-qCtVPk3/0/XL/IMG5831-XL.jpg

[Castro]

Nice! I feel somewhat bad/greedy because I never want to give this lens up even though it was originally yours haha.

LOL, it's all good. I think I'm ready to get one soon, I'll most likely buy one within the next week or so. Hopefully I get a great copy like yours :cool:

Best to you

[jabrowski]

OK. Got the 7D yesterday and the focus adjustment seems to fix the problem. What would you do? Would you send it back for another? Or is this common enough that I may just get another with the same problem and keep paying shipping for it?

If anything send it to get it calibrated, that's a safer bet. However, since you have it MFA'd on your 7D, i see no reason at all to put it on the t2i.

[kfreels]

I'm sending it back to Adorama. They are shipping a replacement and covering the shipping. I hear that for calibration they want the actual camera too and I really don't want to ship my new toy away. Why would they need the camera to just get the thing to their own specs and focus properly on a standard body? Do they not know what that spec is? Can't they just calibrate it to a generic body?

[edmyloo]

http://i52.tinypic.com/33kxe7q.jpg

[MARK1992]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6199/6085285451_ccf3b39a52_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mark1992-/6085285451/)
Lightheaded. (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mark1992-/6085285451/) by MARK1992- (http://www.flickr.com/people/mark1992-/), on Flickr

[Brian_R]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6084/6085937588_781b8201ca_b.jpg

[LouKango]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6199/6085285451_ccf3b39a52_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mark1992-/6085285451/)
Lightheaded. (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mark1992-/6085285451/) by MARK1992- (http://www.flickr.com/people/mark1992-/), on Flickr

Nice! How many mW is your laser?

[drew]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6191/6086768131_f826083ec6_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/drew_dslr/6086768131/)
Fly Fisherman (http://www.flickr.com/photos/drew_dslr/6086768131/) by drew_dslr (http://www.flickr.com/people/drew_dslr/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6199/6086767855_550c0fcc65_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/drew_dslr/6086767855/)
My three girls (http://www.flickr.com/photos/drew_dslr/6086767855/) by drew_dslr (http://www.flickr.com/people/drew_dslr/), on Flickr

[MARK1992]

Nice! How many mW is your laser?

200mW. :D

[Tony_Stark]

After being spoiled silly by renting a 85L, the Sigma30 seems to be rubbish in comparison but it does do its job ;)

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6065/6087110869_bb6d8ce441_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/gbucur/6087110869/)
Day 93/365 - Milky Way (http://www.flickr.com/photos/gbucur/6087110869/) by George.Bucur (http://www.flickr.com/people/gbucur/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6193/6087009387_a8e49c6fb5_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/gbucur/6087009387/)
IMG_2725-Edit.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/gbucur/6087009387/) by George.Bucur (http://www.flickr.com/people/gbucur/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6082/6087106153_704ae0bb17_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/gbucur/6087106153/)
IMG_2667-Edit.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/gbucur/6087106153/) by George.Bucur (http://www.flickr.com/people/gbucur/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6209/6087615810_32bfa9a705_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/gbucur/6087615810/)
IMG_2217.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/gbucur/6087615810/) by George.Bucur (http://www.flickr.com/people/gbucur/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6209/6087068915_1a9556840d_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/gbucur/6087068915/)
Day 88/365 - Water Skis (http://www.flickr.com/photos/gbucur/6087068915/) by George.Bucur (http://www.flickr.com/people/gbucur/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6198/6087591614_dd11506274_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/gbucur/6087591614/)
IMG_1758-Edit.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/gbucur/6087591614/) by George.Bucur (http://www.flickr.com/people/gbucur/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6185/6087596172_5fd8272214_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/gbucur/6087596172/)
IMG_1868-Edit-2.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/gbucur/6087596172/) by George.Bucur (http://www.flickr.com/people/gbucur/), on Flickr

[CalebA]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6077/6084237801_33cb20edee_b.jpg

[Marknot]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6196/6088379862_fa951125f2_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/marknot/6088379862/)
Colors (http://www.flickr.com/photos/marknot/6088379862/) by MarkDiVi (http://www.flickr.com/people/marknot/), on Flickr

[Brian_R]

^awesome colors

[evnhvn]

This lens is definitely the most fun of all of mine (the sigma):

http://i.imgur.com/vz7Wt.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6188/6090762161_7ddd629385_b.jpg

[Steven_nl]

My neighbours kid

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-NHiR3pg0fqo/TlvcGFw9neI/AAAAAAAAAEM/6-gs2RLrVDY/s512/IMG_2553.JPG

[Ten Ounce]

I finally made the leap and picked it up today! Pictures will be posted soon....

[idsurfer]

I finally made the leap and picked it up today! Pictures will be posted soon....


You're stoked! Post em' up...

[tomcat7886]

You're stoked! Post em' up...

hahah

[kobeson]

Some I took this week (the first photo was taken with Raynox DCR 250 attached)

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6061/6098493544_c5700c05d5.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dpockett/6098493544/)
Morning dew (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dpockett/6098493544/) by Daniel Pockett (http://www.flickr.com/people/dpockett/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6076/6097945929_df7655719b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dpockett/6097945929/)
Pink on brown (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dpockett/6097945929/) by Daniel Pockett (http://www.flickr.com/people/dpockett/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6142/6098395970_ea59e68706.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dpockett/6098395970/)
In the shadows (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dpockett/6098395970/) by Daniel Pockett (http://www.flickr.com/people/dpockett/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6189/6098391934_0e0133bd88.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dpockett/6098391934/)
Slaves (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dpockett/6098391934/) by Daniel Pockett (http://www.flickr.com/people/dpockett/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6069/6097846225_76fc785f4b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dpockett/6097846225/)
Sleeping in the sun (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dpockett/6097846225/) by Daniel Pockett (http://www.flickr.com/people/dpockett/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6010/6098400362_535f214f6f.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dpockett/6098400362/)
Crossing Flinders St (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dpockett/6098400362/) by Daniel Pockett (http://www.flickr.com/people/dpockett/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6194/6098393846_b7b409d72a.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dpockett/6098393846/)
Swanston St (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dpockett/6098393846/) by Daniel Pockett (http://www.flickr.com/people/dpockett/), on Flickr

[boingy]

Anyone with a T2i use single outer focus points with this lens wide open or large apetures? If so how's the AF accuracy?

Can't wait to play with this baby...

[kfreels]

Some I took this week (the first photo was taken with Raynox DCR 250 attached)

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6061/6098493544_c5700c05d5.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dpockett/6098493544/)


Hey. That Raynox appears pretty nice. Have any more shots with it? Is there a thread for it?

[X-Warrior]

Added two specials to my website:

http://www.dvdpimages.com/s110813.php

http://www.dvdpimages.com/s110820.php

Lots of pics, all with the 30mm. And come to think of it, I don't believe it missed focus on a single shot all the way.

[Cassie]

Nice set Daniel!

[PeyDay17]

I had my mind set on the Canon 28 1.8 and the 50 1.4... Now I'm not too sure...the sigma lenses can deliver!

[idsurfer]

Some I took this week (the first photo was taken with Raynox DCR 250 attached)

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6061/6098493544_c5700c05d5.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dpockett/6098493544/)
Morning dew (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dpockett/6098493544/) by Daniel Pockett (http://www.flickr.com/people/dpockett/), on Flickr



Hey there, how far away were you with this shot using the Raynox. I've got one and was wondering If I should grab some step down rings for it. It seems that the working distance would be next to nothing. THanks

[Ten Ounce]

I went out for a walk with the wife this evening and this was the only interesting shot I could find.

http://i1100.photobucket.com/albums/g410/ten_ounce/IMG_1439.jpg

[Loodachris]

http://loodachris.smugmug.com/New/Danbo/i-8fmggZG/0/X2/IMG5893-X2.jpg

[ColemanLee09]

dang i want one of these! no one seems to have any to be sold to me through the selling section.....

[kobeson]

Hey. That Raynox appears pretty nice. Have any more shots with it? Is there a thread for it?

In my 2 following sets on flickr, every shot was taken using the Raynox 250 on either the Sigma 30mm f1.4 or the Canon 50 f1.8:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/dpockett/sets/72157627001874783/
(last 8 shots were Panasonic FZ50)


http://www.flickr.com/photos/dpockett/sets/72157627001861973/


But the Raynox is a pretty cool inexpensive way to get macro shots, very sharp on a sharp lens - working distance is the only barrier, but it doesn't stop me, I just clip it onto one of my other lenses if I need more space...

[kobeson]

Nice set Daniel!

Thanks Cassie! :)



Hey there, how far away were you with this shot using the Raynox. I've got one and was wondering If I should grab some step down rings for it. It seems that the working distance would be next to nothing. THanks

I was probably only 10cm away or thereabouts, it is a very small working distance, but if your subject is still enough you can get good results.

[Loodachris]

dang i want one of these! no one seems to have any to be sold to me through the selling section.....

I'm thinking about selling mine. Pm me an offer?

[kfreels]

In my 2 following sets on flickr, every shot was taken using the Raynox 250 on either the Sigma 30mm f1.4 or the Canon 50 f1.8:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/dpockett/sets/72157627001874783/
(last 8 shots were Panasonic FZ50)


http://www.flickr.com/photos/dpockett/sets/72157627001861973/


But the Raynox is a pretty cool inexpensive way to get macro shots, very sharp on a sharp lens - working distance is the only barrier, but it doesn't stop me, I just clip it onto one of my other lenses if I need more space...
Wow. I think I'm going to pick one up. I was trying to decide between a longer lens or a macro lens and I think I'll just get the longer lens and one of these.

[kobeson]

I still wanna get a macro lens one day, but not until I go FF and get a 100mm f2.8, so the Raynox will do me just fine until then. To be able to focus 1:1 and to infinity with one lens is what I want, but just for macro shots the Raynox is a very handy investment - excellent bang for buck!

It will fit your 50mm perfectly, and your 55-250 - be prepared for some vignetting on the Sigma 30, and also the 18-55 (at wide end). But to be honest, a little crop or vignette adjustment in PP and it's fine anyway.

[malakite]

f1.4 1/50 ISO800
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6078/6101698419_bed8642c67_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/_gr/6101698419/)
Day 105 Sennheiser (http://www.flickr.com/photos/_gr/6101698419/) by Photo By GR (http://www.flickr.com/people/_gr/), on Flickr
This lens always continues to impress me.

[runninmann]

/"]Slaves[/URL] by Daniel Pockett (http://www.flickr.com/people/dpockett/), on Flickr


How about "Anticipation"?

[tomcat7886]

I went out for a walk with the wife this evening and this was the only interesting shot I could find.

http://i1100.photobucket.com/albums/g410/ten_ounce/IMG_1439.jpg

Niceeeeeeee. The darken colors makes the droplets stand out :)

[ExPlanet]

http://www.exposedpla.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/BeerRev2-Trip1.jpg
http://www.exposedpla.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/HoneyTrip.jpg

This lens stays on my camera 99% of the time.

[idsurfer]

^^I love your shots^^ I love beer as well.

[boingy]

Your item is out for deliver. Expected Delivery By: September 2, 2011.

Can't wait till I get home from work! :p

[Tony_Stark]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6199/6108143036_42334bd57e_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/gbucur/6108143036/)
Day 101/365 - GOBLIN (http://www.flickr.com/photos/gbucur/6108143036/) by George.Bucur (http://www.flickr.com/people/gbucur/), on Flickr

More Sigma 30mm f/1.4 shots on my flickr page :)

[idsurfer]

Boise Balloon festival is this weekend. This was tonight's "Night Glow". Twelve of the 30ish balloons all lit up at dusk. It was pretty cool. My vantage point wasn't the best, but not too bad.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6076/6107681815_479fc41d0e_z.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6086/6107682403_37176a2ee8_z.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6076/6115746827_93ff78c03a_z.jpg

[Brian_R]

Boise Balloon festival is this weekend. This was tonight's "Night Glow". Twelve of the 30ish balloons all lit up at dusk. It was pretty cool. My vantage point wasn't the best, but not too bad.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6076/6107681815_479fc41d0e_z.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6086/6107682403_37176a2ee8_z.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6207/6108232888_49727a8406_z.jpg

awesome set! those colors are great

[bwell]

http://www.scapevision.ca/img/v31/p524358213-4.jpg



Nice, very Lee Friedlander

[Tim Uhler]

F1.8

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-cmiC5hEIrIs/TmF6vn_gmkI/AAAAAAAAD8o/JX63OQ5ow90/s640/IMG_1895.jpg


F2.0

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-wuuEVVzUlN4/TmF6wUBNAcI/AAAAAAAAD8s/ZO3nC2sSTi8/s640/IMG_1903.jpg

[Eldarion]

http://hem.bredband.net/Helvetica/dirigenten.jpg


Lightning is PP. You can probably tell because there's no reflection whatsoever ;)

[boingy]

First time using this baby...Tried a TGKW style PP... Shot wide open on my T2i inside a casino...

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6206/6112708949_ff1c744645_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/boingyman/6112708949/)
Cali to Reno (http://www.flickr.com/photos/boingyman/6112708949/) by boingy.man (http://www.flickr.com/people/boingyman/), on Flickr

[idsurfer]

Messing around.
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6182/6114720474_7e4ff1b2c1_z.jpg

[Castro]

First time using this baby...Tried a TGKW style PP... Shot wide open on my T2i inside a casino...

Cali to Reno (http://www.flickr.com/photos/boingyman/6112708949/) by boingy.man (http://www.flickr.com/people/boingyman/), on Flickr

I dig the pic and those colors. Nice shirt

Hopefully I get my Sigma 30 this week

[Steven_nl]

awesome set! those colors are great

Yeah I love them too. Great colors. any PP?

[Mistle]

fiiiiiiiiinally got one of these for my 600D! Haven't really had a chance to test it much yet- I'm unsure if it has any focusing issues. I really hope not.

[idsurfer]

Yeah I love them too. Great colors. any PP?

Thanks...The photos were shot RAW and converted with LR3. The only adjustments were to change the WB to "auto" (I had it set for daylight! lol), add the normal contrast, clarity, and sharpness necessary when shooting RAW. I pulled the luminance down a bit in the sky of the second to make it a bit more rich. I actually got the exposure I was looking for so no real adjustments needed in that dept. The colors were pretty much right out of the camera/lens.

[Steven_nl]

Thanks. That's realy helpfull!

[boingy]

Another shot testing out my new lens...

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6210/6114549528_b268edbde6_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/boingyman/6114549528/)
Peace.. (http://www.flickr.com/photos/boingyman/6114549528/) by boingy.man (http://www.flickr.com/people/boingyman/), on Flickr

[Brian_R]

nice snapshot

[PeyDay17]

Do any of you users actually have a gripe about the MFD? I looked up the MFD of the 28 1.8 and the 30 1.4 and there's only a 3.7" difference. I'm wanting this lens but I wanted to ask if you all have any issues.

I plan to use it as a walk around and for indoor candids of my daughter. This focal length seems like it will really suit my shooting style.

[JimmyDude911]

Do any of you users actually have a gripe about the MFD? I looked up the MFD of the 28 1.8 and the 30 1.4 and there's only a 3.7" difference. I'm wanting this lens but I wanted to ask if you all have any issues.

I plan to use it as a walk around and for indoor candids of my daughter. This focal length seems like it will really suit my shooting style.

The MFD SUCKS. the only thing i can't stand about this lens

[Scapevision]

The MFD SUCKS. the only thing i can't stand about this lens

+ the distortion when shooting buildings

[idsurfer]

The MFD SUCKS. the only thing i can't stand about this lens

The MFD is 40 cm or 15.7 inches. To me that works just fine. Are you looking to shoot macro with it or something. That is not really within the scope of this lens.

+ the distortion when shooting buildings

Distortion can be fixed in less than a second in LR3. I have an import preset that does it and I never know the difference.


I plan to use it as a walk around and for indoor candids of my daughter. This focal length seems like it will really suit my shooting style.

I think you will very much enjoy the lens for what you describe. It is a really functional all purpose lens. Much more useful on the 1.6 crop cameras than the 50 mm IMO. Mine is quite sharp. Love it and use it all the time.

[PeyDay17]

@idsurfer - I appreciate it man. I think the 30mm focal length would be perfect on the 7D for me.

[ct1co2]

The 30 will be great for small children. Don't worry about the MFD. For shooting toddlers, getting in to close is going to result in distortion anyway. I've used it extensively for my daughter's first 18 months, and it produced keeper after keeper for her 1yr old birthday last year. Recently with her running around at 20 months it's a bit wide as I need to be to close and I end up in her area of attention, often losing the candid opportunity, but otherwise, it's spectacular. And mine is the "old" finish, but requires no micro-adjustment.

[ct1co2]

A couple from a day trip a couple days ago. Free Tiffen 58mm UV filter for anyone that can name the town/state/ of these 2 images LOL.

554434

554435

[kfreels]

Got the lens the same day I shot this. It had a front-focusing issue so I sent it back to be replaced, but with +12 micro focus adjustment I was still quite pleased with this lens.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6194/6117781936_cf1e4bb231_b.jpg
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6086/6117243801_a6738c6be0_b.jpg
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6080/6117239291_8c7995567c_b.jpg

[boingy]

Another snapshot of wifey testing out the lens..

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6074/6117756133_e86cefc8b8_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/boingyman/6117756133/)
Bang Bang! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/boingyman/6117756133/) by boingy.man (http://www.flickr.com/people/boingyman/), on Flickr

[Ten Ounce]

http://i1100.photobucket.com/albums/g410/ten_ounce/shells.jpg

[boingy]

I dig the pic and those colors. Nice shirt

Hopefully I get my Sigma 30 this week

I didn't like the PP i did so redid it.. I'll post it up again...

[boingy]

Redid this one...

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6208/6118629674_dcd1b5e002_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/boingyman/6118629674/)
Cali to Reno (http://www.flickr.com/photos/boingyman/6118629674/) by boingy.man (http://www.flickr.com/people/boingyman/), on Flickr

[Glueeater]

Oh hello thread. I've missed you.

Shot my first festival this weekend:

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6084/6122263995_1b1678c6b6_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/crzyazninvazn/6122263995/)
you. (http://www.flickr.com/photos/crzyazninvazn/6122263995/) by mstrcrz (http://www.flickr.com/people/crzyazninvazn/), on Flickr
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6076/6122803812_6f28163f1b_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/crzyazninvazn/6122803812/)
americaMontreal. (http://www.flickr.com/photos/crzyazninvazn/6122803812/) by mstrcrz (http://www.flickr.com/people/crzyazninvazn/), on Flickr
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6074/6122806462_4a99f6e7a3_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/crzyazninvazn/6122806462/)
sombrero. (http://www.flickr.com/photos/crzyazninvazn/6122806462/) by mstrcrz (http://www.flickr.com/people/crzyazninvazn/), on Flickr
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6070/6122262485_94cf9642ca_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/crzyazninvazn/6122262485/)
closeMontreal. (http://www.flickr.com/photos/crzyazninvazn/6122262485/) by mstrcrz (http://www.flickr.com/people/crzyazninvazn/), on Flickr
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6199/6122264259_5098686f52_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/crzyazninvazn/6122264259/)
satisfaction. (http://www.flickr.com/photos/crzyazninvazn/6122264259/) by mstrcrz (http://www.flickr.com/people/crzyazninvazn/), on Flickr

[jj_glos]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6090/6128023039_ce159fc5b9_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jj_glos/6128023039/)
Bournemouth August 2011 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jj_glos/6128023039/) by jj_glos (http://www.flickr.com/people/jj_glos/), on Flickr

[Morlow]

Just got my new Sigma 30 today. It looks like it focuses well on my 40D. A few of my random test shots:

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6067/6130955296_5988633faa_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/morlow/6130955296/)
3 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/morlow/6130955296/) by Morlow (http://www.flickr.com/people/morlow/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6205/6130408621_da19b78edc_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/morlow/6130408621/)
5 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/morlow/6130408621/) by Morlow (http://www.flickr.com/people/morlow/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6069/6130957604_cbdc6aaf60_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/morlow/6130957604/)
7 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/morlow/6130957604/) by Morlow (http://www.flickr.com/people/morlow/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6200/6130955188_e466690d48_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/morlow/6130955188/)
2 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/morlow/6130955188/) by Morlow (http://www.flickr.com/people/morlow/), on Flickr

[idsurfer]

^^Looks good, your in business!!

[randy98mtu]

Not sure if anyone has posted an example here of the Sigma 30 on a FF. I currently only have my 70-200 and my Sigma 30, so I had to at least try it until I get my 50 tomorrow!

http://randalsmith.smugmug.com/photos/i-qLW8TpN/0/L/i-qLW8TpN-L.jpg (http://randalsmith.smugmug.com/Other/RAW-Conversions/18387175_QK94QJ#1473494582_qLW8TpN-A-LB)

[d0GGii]

50L? I want a FF too!

[randy98mtu]

No, Sigma 50. :) Definitely digging the FF. ISO 1600 looks so clean. Can't wait to use it more, especially with the 50mm. I'm a prime junkie so it's killing me only having a zoom to use with it right now. My wife has my 7D, 24-105 and 85 f/1.8 with her until October.

[idsurfer]

Hey Randy, What aperture was this shot taken? Thanks

[randy98mtu]

That was shot wide open at 1.4. I was about 3 feet from the focus point. The wall in the background is about 25 ft away. Having only had 24mm on my 7D for a long time, I forgot what wide angle was. If you "reverse" the 1.6 crop, the 30mm on ff is like a 19mm on crop! I've only had my 24-105 for a long time. I can't wait for my wife to get back with it as that will be like 15mm on crop (and without the vignetting)

[philthejuggler]

Just got my new Sigma 30 today. It looks like it focuses well on my 40D. A few of my random test shots:

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6067/6130955296_5988633faa_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/morlow/6130955296/)
3 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/morlow/6130955296/) by Morlow (http://www.flickr.com/people/morlow/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6205/6130408621_da19b78edc_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/morlow/6130408621/)
5 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/morlow/6130408621/) by Morlow (http://www.flickr.com/people/morlow/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6069/6130957604_cbdc6aaf60_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/morlow/6130957604/)
7 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/morlow/6130957604/) by Morlow (http://www.flickr.com/people/morlow/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6200/6130955188_e466690d48_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/morlow/6130955188/)
2 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/morlow/6130955188/) by Morlow (http://www.flickr.com/people/morlow/), on Flickr

In my experience, you wouldn't see focus errors in any of these shots - try a subject 8-10 feet away from the camera.

Phil

[boingy]

A few from San Francisco

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6088/6135251755_63e2b1a864_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/boingyman/6135251755/)
Queen's Guard (http://www.flickr.com/photos/boingyman/6135251755/) by boingy-man (http://www.flickr.com/people/boingyman/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6083/6135258901_06a73de41c_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/boingyman/6135258901/)
Look Who's Talking! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/boingyman/6135258901/) by boingy-man (http://www.flickr.com/people/boingyman/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6199/6135802756_f13f9c4949_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/boingyman/6135802756/)
Double Dragon (http://www.flickr.com/photos/boingyman/6135802756/) by boingy-man (http://www.flickr.com/people/boingyman/), on Flickr

[idsurfer]

That was shot wide open at 1.4. I was about 3 feet from the focus point. The wall in the background is about 25 ft away. Having only had 24mm on my 7D for a long time, I forgot what wide angle was. If you "reverse" the 1.6 crop, the 30mm on ff is like a 19mm on crop! I've only had my 24-105 for a long time. I can't wait for my wife to get back with it as that will be like 15mm on crop (and without the vignetting)


So I wonder at what aperture would the vignetting go away, or would it?

[Castro]

One for Today
http://29rs.zenfolio.com/img/v27/p511127175-5.jpg

[JimmyDude911]

So I wonder at what aperture would the vignetting go away, or would it?

i looked into it, and the general consensus is that it never goes away on FF

[llazlok]

40D at f/1.4 (a little CA to clean up)
http://michaelamyphotography.smugmug.com/Other/Summer-Wheatly/i-RxPXB8K/0/X2/IMG2740-X2.jpg

1DmarkII at f/2 (though a glass door)
http://michaelamyphotography.smugmug.com/Other/Summer-Wheatly/i-Z7FJ8P3/0/XL/HO3U7908-XL.jpg

1DmarkII at f/2
http://michaelamyphotography.smugmug.com/Other/Summer-Wheatly/i-L45wtjP/0/XL/HO3U7910-XL.jpg

[kfreels]

OK. I'm REALLY wanting to love this lens. But I received my second copy today and it too is front focusing badly at close range. I can fix it with MFA on my 7D BUT then the correction causes problems as the distance increases. I really don't get this. None of my other lenses have had this problem. Just this one. Sure, I could send it in and have the lens "calibrated" but is that really necessary to get this thing to proper specs? Wouldn't there be a "normal" which would be the same on all cameras that all the other lenses happen to have no trouble with that they could calibrate too? There's nothing wrong with my camera or it would be a problem across all the lenses, right? ERGH! I just want this lens to work!
So should I try for a third one?

[idsurfer]

kfreels....I don't know what to tell you. I have only purchased one sigma lens...the 30 1.4. I bought it used, old style, off POTN. It is right on the money with focus and sharp as hell. Therefore I'm one of the one's that loves this thing and thinks anyone that has a 1.6 crop and an affinity for primes would love it to. But having to send it back several times would put me over the edge and I would say forget it. I also think it is totally absurd to have to send your camera in with a newly purchased lens just to get it to work right. Is it really and truly front focusing or are you being too picky? Are you trying it in real life situations or are you using a focus chart and over analyzing it? I have never shot a focus chart...okay, that a lie. ;). I'm not helping so I'll stop there. It is a really nice lens and FL for your cameras though. I say try one more time.

[kfreels]

kfreels....I don't know what to tell you. I have only purchased one sigma lens...the 30 1.4. I bought it used, old style, off POTN. It is right on the money with focus and sharp as hell. Therefore I'm one of the one's that loves this thing and thinks anyone that has a 1.6 crop and an affinity for primes would love it to. But having to send it back several times would put me over the edge and I would say forget it. I also think it is totally absurd to have to send your camera in with a newly purchased lens just to get it to work right. Is it really and truly front focusing or are you being too picky? Are you trying it in real life situations or are you using a focus chart and over analyzing it? I have never shot a focus chart...okay, that a lie. ;). I'm not helping so I'll stop there. It is a really nice lens and FL for your cameras though. I say try one more time.

Nope. It's not a pickiness issue. It's off quite a bit on my 7D and the results are the same on my T2i. With no MFA using the focus test chart from focustestchart.com on a tripod at 45 degrees the text that should be in focus is completely illegible but 20mm is incredibly sharp. So at 15 inches it is off by about 1.5 inches. In real world, the best portrait result is to focus on the ears to get the eyes in focus which looks better than focusing on the eyes themselves. Like I said, I can microadjust at +20 and it comes in line, but then anything at a distance is all screwed up. The only option is to manually focus based on my best guess on sharpness.

I've never been one to harp on quality control. My assumption is usually that the majority are good and the few bad ones are the ones that people talk about. But this one seems to be a continual known issue. I have a Sigma 10-20 that was perfect out of the box. The stuff actually in focus when I use this lens is awesome and I really REALLY want this to work out. I looked at the Canon 35mm 1.4 L and it is 3 times the price of this one, so I guess I'm going to stick to it and keep trying. I did find that I don't HAVE to send my camera with the lens to Sigma. I've heard people have had wonderful results after sending one in but it just doesn't seem right that I would have to take a brand new product and pay to ship both ways to have it fixed. Even worse, if I do send it in, then it still isn't quite how I want it, do I then lose the ability to return it to Adorama? Just don't know which way to go with this!

[skut]

@kfreels
i think you have to send it to sigma together with your 7d for calibration. there's nothing wrong with your body and lens. they will just do some minor adjustments.. and if youre going to use that also with your t2i, then you you to send both bodies.

[kfreels]

@kfreels
i think you have to send it to sigma together with your 7d for calibration. there's nothing wrong with your body and lens. they will just do some minor adjustments.. and if youre going to use that also with your t2i, then you you to send both bodies.
Gee. That kind of defeats the purposed of a backup. lol

[idsurfer]

I say you should push to have Sigma pay the shipping. I would also ask Adorama if sending it in will nullify the return. My guess is it would. Hmmm, It really is a nice lens. I was just shooting with it a few minutes ago (because we were talking about it here I decided to get it out). I'm a poor grad student with a family, there is no way I could buy the 35L. Looks like you know your options. Good luck and keep us posted. Here's one to give you something to look forward to (at least I kinda like it and I hope I haven't posted it before)

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6086/6145486989_a804953992_z.jpg

[kfreels]

I say you should push to have Sigma pay the shipping. I would also ask Adorama if sending it in will nullify the return. My guess is it would. Hmmm, It really is a nice lens. I was just shooting with it a few minutes ago (because we were talking about it here I decided to get it out). I'm a poor grad student with a family, there is no way I could buy the 35L. Looks like you know your options. Good luck and keep us posted. Here's one to give you something to look forward to (at least I kinda like it and I hope I haven't posted it before)

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6086/6145486989_a804953992_z.jpg

OK. Now that I've wiped the slobber from my jaw, I'm gonna pack this thing up and ship it to Sigma tonight. lol

[idsurfer]

LOL! Glad I could be of assistance. :D

[kobeson]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6067/6142167150_3ae1277631.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dpockett/6142167150/)
Intrigue (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dpockett/6142167150/) by Daniel Pockett (http://www.flickr.com/people/dpockett/), on Flickr

These are with Raynox DCR 250 (have to remove slight vignette with the Sig 30):

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6203/6142154886_80ee9941c6.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dpockett/6142154886/)
Lilly DOF (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dpockett/6142154886/) by Daniel Pockett (http://www.flickr.com/people/dpockett/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6172/6141602421_a15d41380a.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dpockett/6141602421/)
Lilly (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dpockett/6141602421/) by Daniel Pockett (http://www.flickr.com/people/dpockett/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6066/6142155722_8775ed6745.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dpockett/6142155722/)
Lilly stem (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dpockett/6142155722/) by Daniel Pockett (http://www.flickr.com/people/dpockett/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6066/6141604945_dbe16dc130.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dpockett/6141604945/)
Lilly close-up (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dpockett/6141604945/) by Daniel Pockett (http://www.flickr.com/people/dpockett/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6208/6141604171_5cef86801a.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dpockett/6141604171/)
Lilly (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dpockett/6141604171/) by Daniel Pockett (http://www.flickr.com/people/dpockett/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6178/6142157392_8d3247642a.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dpockett/6142157392/)
Lilly leaf close-up (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dpockett/6142157392/) by Daniel Pockett (http://www.flickr.com/people/dpockett/), on Flickr

[Morlow]

A couple random shots wide open.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6158/6145810795_9dfdecccf0_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/morlow/6145810795/)
11 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/morlow/6145810795/) by Morlow (http://www.flickr.com/people/morlow/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6188/6146359758_79a5b46716_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/morlow/6146359758/)
12 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/morlow/6146359758/) by Morlow (http://www.flickr.com/people/morlow/), on Flickr

[llazlok]

40D f/2.8
http://michaelamyphotography.smugmug.com/Other/Summer-Wheatly/i-5VC3fLx/0/X2/IMG2859-X2.jpg

http://michaelamyphotography.smugmug.com/Other/Summer-Wheatly/i-46HM94C/0/X2/IMG2863-X2.jpg

http://michaelamyphotography.smugmug.com/Other/Summer-Wheatly/i-jcwSD7s/0/X2/IMG2808-X2.jpg

[Glueeater]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6067/6151986522_6b8a355981_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/crzyazninvazn/6151986522/)
lasVegas. (http://www.flickr.com/photos/crzyazninvazn/6151986522/) by carlo cruz [ mstrcrz ] (http://www.flickr.com/people/crzyazninvazn/), on Flickr

[Scapevision]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6160/6151804269_4a54b1bb0c_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/potatoeye/6151804269/)
The Golden Ratio (http://www.flickr.com/photos/potatoeye/6151804269/) by Scapevision (http://www.flickr.com/people/potatoeye/), on Flickr

[randy98mtu]

Wow. That's awesome. Nice job.

[d0GGii]

Amazing .. I love you B&W work

[MooseNut]

Great shot Scapevision

[Scapevision]

thanks, this lens isn't only good for babies shots apparently lol

[Glueeater]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6081/6154138431_54d56b80f1_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/crzyazninvazn/6154138431/)
bellagio. (http://www.flickr.com/photos/crzyazninvazn/6154138431/) by carlo cruz [ mstrcrz ] (http://www.flickr.com/people/crzyazninvazn/), on Flickr

[JimmyDude911]

Rainy day today.

[L.J.G.]

Just got this lens. I have not had much of a chance to try it out but so far so good. It doesn't seem to have any focussing issues and is OK stopped down to f1.4

Australian Red Bottlebrush Callistemon

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6157/6154247689_5b4b7358a7_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/53004189@N05/6154247689/)
Red Bottlebrush (http://www.flickr.com/photos/53004189@N05/6154247689/) by LJG_Images (http://www.flickr.com/people/53004189@N05/), on Flickr

[skut]

nice capture scapevision, i like it :)

[Glueeater]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6073/6156256892_8f3c95f91c_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/crzyazninvazn/6156256892/)
fall. (http://www.flickr.com/photos/crzyazninvazn/6156256892/) by carlo cruz [ mstrcrz ] (http://www.flickr.com/people/crzyazninvazn/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6161/6155712147_d272b1021a_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/crzyazninvazn/6155712147/)
strip. (http://www.flickr.com/photos/crzyazninvazn/6155712147/) by carlo cruz [ mstrcrz ] (http://www.flickr.com/people/crzyazninvazn/), on Flickr

[Ten Ounce]

Loving the pictures Glueeater, keep'm coming!

[ximocko]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6153/6152466000_e3046e52cc_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ximocko/6152466000/)

[Amfamora]

http://beamophotography.smugmug.com/People/Psylan/i-FsDsktD/0/XL/20110918-IMG0258-XL.jpg

[Ricku]

Awesome shots in this thread. :) I'm not in need of this lens, but I do love the photos in here.

Keep it up.

[tomcat7886]

Fantastic shots! :)

[Brian_R]

the camera i shoot with at work

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6176/6158889842_cc72c41f93_b.jpg

[Castro]

One for Today
http://29rs.zenfolio.com/img/v29/p656643256-2.jpg

[d0GGii]

Hey folks, if the sigma 30 takes a while to focus in an indoor low light situation, I'm saying it takes a good 1 to 1.5 seconds until the Single Shot beeps to confirm focus, is it the lens that's slow in focus or the camera body. I was shooting at a birthday party with 60D + 580 EX ii. Even with the aid of the flash, it took a while to focus.. I've tried switching the aperture from wide open to f/8, same result.

Any tips or advices would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

[Brian_R]

try using it in manual focus and use focus confirm. most lenses have trouble focusing super fast in really low light situations. it is possible that its your camera but my camera has that problem too but it has to be extremely low light

[boingy]

Mine hunts in really low light sometimes, but the same could be said with most lenses...

[L.J.G.]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6159/6159753149_da6f949dc1_o.jpg

[Brian_R]

dinner tonight. not the best photo but my sigma 30 is still amazing :D

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6087/6160643844_8f77d31164_b.jpg



mmmm ramen noodles

[idsurfer]

mmmm ramen noodles

If it were not for those delicious fried noodles packed with high sodium and plenty of MSG I would have starved years ago!! Might have to grab a few packs just for old time sakes. :D

[Brian_R]

ramen allows me to be able to save up for new glass. like my soon to be purchased rokinon 8mm

[Glueeater]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6165/6161550282_4bf728a4e2_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/crzyazninvazn/6161550282/)
ariaExpress. (http://www.flickr.com/photos/crzyazninvazn/6161550282/) by carlo cruz [ mstrcrz ] (http://www.flickr.com/people/crzyazninvazn/), on Flickr

Freelensing:

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6073/6161012865_fcd28a4d34_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/crzyazninvazn/6161012865/)
freeBokeh. (http://www.flickr.com/photos/crzyazninvazn/6161012865/) by carlo cruz [ mstrcrz ] (http://www.flickr.com/people/crzyazninvazn/), on Flickr

Bounce-flashing:

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6161/6161011429_f5948e3707_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/crzyazninvazn/6161011429/)
kidrobot. (http://www.flickr.com/photos/crzyazninvazn/6161011429/) by carlo cruz [ mstrcrz ] (http://www.flickr.com/people/crzyazninvazn/), on Flickr

[Brian_R]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6165/6161550282_4bf728a4e2_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/crzyazninvazn/6161550282/)
ariaExpress. (http://www.flickr.com/photos/crzyazninvazn/6161550282/) by carlo cruz [ mstrcrz ] (http://www.flickr.com/people/crzyazninvazn/), on Flickr

Freelensing:

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6073/6161012865_fcd28a4d34_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/crzyazninvazn/6161012865/)
freeBokeh. (http://www.flickr.com/photos/crzyazninvazn/6161012865/) by carlo cruz [ mstrcrz ] (http://www.flickr.com/people/crzyazninvazn/), on Flickr

Bounce-flashing:

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6161/6161011429_f5948e3707_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/crzyazninvazn/6161011429/)
kidrobot. (http://www.flickr.com/photos/crzyazninvazn/6161011429/) by carlo cruz [ mstrcrz ] (http://www.flickr.com/people/crzyazninvazn/), on Flickr

awesome shots!!!!

[Castro]

Second for Today
http://29rs.zenfolio.com/img/v33/p63914913-5.jpg

[lorenzo_vill]

Just wanna say that I got mine today. Hoping to contribute pics soon...

[Nobody Weird Like Me]

I really like this lens! All these are from last year:
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1227/5100642562_f84ea9f039_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/54244573@N06/5100642562/)
Autumn Leaves (http://www.flickr.com/photos/54244573@N06/5100642562/) by C Hartmann (http://www.flickr.com/people/54244573@N06/), on Flickr
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5008/5232079403_86c67a2306_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/54244573@N06/5232079403/)
Cold II (http://www.flickr.com/photos/54244573@N06/5232079403/) by C Hartmann (http://www.flickr.com/people/54244573@N06/), on Flickr
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5201/5258071437_be0944408f_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/54244573@N06/5258071437/)
This Cold (http://www.flickr.com/photos/54244573@N06/5258071437/) by C Hartmann (http://www.flickr.com/people/54244573@N06/), on Flickr

[BaghdadFred]

Very Seriously contemplating getting this lens.

Currently using a 8-16 Sigma Ultra Wide, Canon 17-55 2.8. I have the wide and ultra wide range covered well BUT using the super shallow DOF of f1.4 to f2.0 I might get interesting different types of shots.

THe only lens in my collection that I am not using now is my 28-135MM. It's in great condition so I am going to try to sell it when I return to the states.

[skut]

@1.4
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6169/6165766937_7b0dc7c14e_z.jpg
@1.4
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6180/6166305128_673f385483_z.jpg

[lorenzo_vill]

my youngest...

556841

[lorenzo_vill]

my two daughters..

556842

[contributor_M]

Arggg!!! Really torn between buying this lens, or to continue saving for a FF.

I already have a 50mm 1.8 and I really like the FOV this Sigma gives on a crop (currently, I have a T1i).

Decisions, decisions....

What would you do? Save, or just buy?

[Scapevision]

Arggg!!! Really torn between buying this lens, or to continue saving for a FF.

I already have a 50mm 1.8 and I really like the FOV this Sigma gives on a crop (currently, I have a T1i).

Decisions, decisions....

What would you do? Save, or just buy?

Save it, don't waste your money on this

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6180/6165576824_57e8d26622_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/potatoeye/6165576824/)
Cafe (http://www.flickr.com/photos/potatoeye/6165576824/) by Scapevision (http://www.flickr.com/people/potatoeye/), on Flickr

[Sirrith]

Arggg!!! Really torn between buying this lens, or to continue saving for a FF.

I already have a 50mm 1.8 and I really like the FOV this Sigma gives on a crop (currently, I have a T1i).

Decisions, decisions....

What would you do? Save, or just buy?
Lenses before body. If you went FF, you'd have ONE lens, and it would be the cheapest one in the whole canon lineup.
You'd get way better results spending that money on lenses to use with your current body.

[L.J.G.]

At F1.4

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6156/6160295874_1b5ee1b7ca_o.jpg

[evnhvn]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6170/6167544896_7158591799_b.jpg

Wide open.

[Nobody Weird Like Me]

A picture my little brother took of me
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6155/6164291466_61cbbfb092_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/54244573@N06/6164291466/)
One More of Me (http://www.flickr.com/photos/54244573@N06/6164291466/) by C Hartmann (http://www.flickr.com/people/54244573@N06/), on Flickr

[BaghdadFred]

Just ordered this lens today with a Hoya DMC PRO1 Digital Filters.

Hope it makes it here safe!

[Nathan]

That was shot wide open at 1.4. I was about 3 feet from the focus point. The wall in the background is about 25 ft away. Having only had 24mm on my 7D for a long time, I forgot what wide angle was. If you "reverse" the 1.6 crop, the 30mm on ff is like a 19mm on crop! I've only had my 24-105 for a long time. I can't wait for my wife to get back with it as that will be like 15mm on crop (and without the vignetting)

Say what? Reverse? A lens gets effectively longer on a crop; 30mm on a full frame is 48mm on a crop. That 24-105 that you'll get back from your wife is going to be 38-168mm.

*EDIT: Hmm... I think I get what you're saying. You're using the crop body as the reference point? So what you're seeing on a ff is what you could have seen using a different lens on a crop body. The Sigma 30 on a ff gives you what you could have seen if you had a 19mm lens on a crop. Weird thinking. Definitely backwards :p

[randy98mtu]

Say what? Reverse? A lens gets effectively longer on a crop; 30mm on a full frame is 48mm on a crop. That 24-105 that you'll get back from your wife is going to be 38-168mm.

*EDIT: Hmm... I think I get what you're saying. You're using the crop body as the reference point? So what you're seeing on a ff is what you could have seen using a different lens on a crop body. The Sigma 30 on a ff gives you what you could have seen if you had a 19mm lens on a crop. Weird thinking.

Yeah. I have been using crop with a 30 and 24-105. When I put the 24-105 on my FF, 24 will feel like a crop with a 15mm mounted. Yes, reverse thinking as I'm used to crop FL's. In reality yes, I have been using 38mm as my widest and now I will have true 24mm.

[Brian_R]

dinner from last night i cooked for my girlfriend, we are super classy eating off paper plates on the floor of my apartment room lol

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6166/6169783796_d2e85b9ee6_b.jpg

[BaghdadFred]

Ahhh lovely Bokeh on that ham and cheese

[idsurfer]

Ahhh lovely Bokeh on that ham and cheese

You forgot to mention the wonderful isolation of the tater tots...great capture!! ;)