Sigma 30mm f1.4 EX DC HSM

[JakubPhoto]

Sigma Corporation of America
15 Fleetwood Ct
Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
(631) 585-1144‎

[actorlife]

Thanks Jakob! I'll call them in the morning and report back.

[Stealthy Ninja]

I want to thank all the photographers who have contributed here. Thank you very much for giving me ANOTHER thing to buy :evil:


;) :p

Actually I was thinking of buying this lens for WA street stuff. Your posts just pushed me over the edge.

Now I want the Canon 10-22, 24-105L, Sig 150-500 and the Sig 30mm. Time to start saving. :shock: :)

Won't someone fly to Hong Kong to buy my 17-55?! ;)

[jbkalla]

Just a few from yesterday, this lens was the perfect FL for live concert work

(all vignetting done in pp)

1.
(Gym Class Heroes)

2.
(The Devil Wears Prada)

3.
(Bring Me The Horizon)

4.
(Greeley Estates)




So apparently, if you want to be in a band, you must have a lot of tattoos! :-)

Great shots!

[Stealthy Ninja]

So apparently, if you want to be in a band, you must have a lot of tattoos! :-)

Great shots!

That and any proper fighting league (sorry "rockin' wrestling" not included) :p .

[x2x3x4x5x]

Those shots look slightly backfocused?

In number 3, the guitar neck looks more in focus than the vocalist. I think.

It's 4:30 am here.

[paiintballa182]

thats me having the af point on the wrong part of the image combined with shallow dof and my 10d's focus being shoddy at best :oops:

[damnnit]

I also wanted to know if the 30mm 1.4 lens is out of warranty, what would the charge be?

my 30mm 1.4 was out of warranty and I had no receipt. I just sent it in and they dealt with it for free.

they did quote me 80-180$ over email before seeing the lens though and that was with damaged AF and back focus problems.

[x2x3x4x5x]

thats me having the af point on the wrong part of the image combined with shallow dof and my 10d's focus being shoddy at best :oops:
Fair enough. :lol:

TDWP is amazing though. Good shots!

I'm thinking about getting the Sigma 30 or Canon 85 1.8. Hrmm decisions!

[LeeSC]

I'm thinking about getting the Sigma 30 or Canon 85 1.8. Hrmm decisions!

Unfortunately, the only sound decision is to get them both!:)

You Nifty will be up for sale shortly after you receive them!

[x2x3x4x5x]

Yeah, good 'ol nifty doesn't even get much use as it is!

My 17-40 and 70-200 are both tack sharp. I wish they were f/1.8. ;)

I like the 85, never tried the 30 tbh. I've heard horror stories about Sigma...

[shimmishim]

Yeah, good 'ol nifty doesn't even get much use as it is!

My 17-40 and 70-200 are both tack sharp. I wish they were f/1.8. ;)

I like the 85, never tried the 30 tbh. I've heard horror stories about Sigma...

You are definitely in a minority. I own the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 and I love it. I love it so much that I also got a Sigma 10-20 recently and I love that too.

[lukeap69]

Might be some quality problems with others but I love my 30 also. In fact, I bought 50 1.4 from Sigma again and I never did regret the purchase.

[ilantis]

I am a total noob so my pics probably don't do much justice but...

The 1st image here was on this lens:
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=538436

And all shots here were on this lens:
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=540275

Edit: This was my very first shoot using this lens.

[GeneMan88]

Just got my Sigma 30 f/1.4 today... and here are a couple of shots of my cat.

http://geneman88.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p294632615-5.jpg
10D/Sigma 30 f/1.4, Av=f/1.4, Tv=1/45, ISO=400

http://geneman88.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p19112741-5.jpg
10D/Sigma 30 f/1.4, Av=f/1.4, Tv=1/50, ISO=400, Exp. Comp.= -1

Both photos were shot in RAW and PP via Aperture. I think this one is a keeper...

[Dorman]

Looks just like my cat Bruce!

[actorlife]

Cool shots, eugene! I'm sending my 30 mm 1.4 to Sigma tomorrow. I hope mine looks that sharp when I get it back. Thanks everyone for your help. I shall report back when she comes back home. :cool:

[GeneMan88]

Cool shots, eugene! I'm sending my 30 mm 1.4 to Sigma tomorrow.

I'm sorry to hear that you need to send her back for calibration. I admit, I got worried right after I pressed the "buy now" button as I heard so many people with the same story as yours... bad quality control. I guess I'm one of the lucky ones.

[scottykm]

Cant remember if I have contributed on here yet, if not

Dont know if it qualifies as a good image, but I like it

http://scottykm.smugmug.com/photos/348125669_FFZY6-L.jpg

[ALaS]

Dusty looking cat!

[actorlife]

Well it looks like my Sigma arrived today at the service center.:) I guess I should get a email from them this week.

[Jimmer411]

Just a few from yesterday, this lens was the perfect FL for live concert work

(all vignetting done in pp)

1.http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c334/paiintballa182/211copy.jpg
(Gym Class Heroes)

2. http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c334/paiintballa182/031copy.jpg
(The Devil Wears Prada)

3.http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c334/paiintballa182/097copy.jpg
(Bring Me The Horizon)

4.http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c334/paiintballa182/235copy.jpg
(Greeley Estates)




Ah warped tour very nice. I was just there this weekend at the gorge in george wa. Nice images as well, musta been nice not to get trampled.

[engrmariano]

http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n94/engr_mariano/IMG_4344.jpg

[engrmariano]

http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n94/engr_mariano/IMG_4349.jpg

[engrmariano]

http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n94/engr_mariano/IMG_4184.jpg

[engrmariano]

http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n94/engr_mariano/IMG_4186.jpg

[Max F]

I got my Sigma 30mm today. Had to send it back to Amazon. Couldn't get it to focus on anything - short or long. The only crisp shot on my Xti I could get was at f8 and infinity. I had to break out my Canon 50 1.8 to make sure I wasn't going crazy. Again things were sharp.

Oh well, going to try one more time. If this next one doesn't work then its going to be the Canon 28mm 1.8 for me.

BTW, I loved the feel, weight and focus speed. Too bad it was a dud. Wish me luck for the next one!

[Domino81]

Man, Sigma makes some special lenses. For crop guys like myself, it just makes sense. the Canon 50 f/1.4 is only a wee bit less expensive, but you don't get the whole picture!

[SL 585]

Just got mine,not too bad,it makes quite the noise going from one end to the other but short focal points its quiet.
http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z66/sl585/Costumes/Zam/Zam%20Wip%208-10/IMG_1749-1.jpghttp://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z66/sl585/Costumes/Zam/Zam%20Wip%208-10/IMG_1750-1.jpg

Late in the day
http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z66/sl585/Costumes/Wookie/IMG_1895-1.jpg

[grizzy]

This has been getting more use than my 17-55 lately. More of the dude:

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p902911121-4.jpg

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p448198586-4.jpg

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p570235308-4.jpg

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p990882608-4.jpg

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p746596536-4.jpg

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p917473123-4.jpg

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p677418886-4.jpg

[x2x3x4x5x]

That dolphin shot is amazing.

[sebr]

Nice shorts Grizzy. I have a 2 year-old and these photos look really familiar!

[dlintz]

Great pics Grizzy. The first one made me laugh and the second is just amazing.

I got my 30mm back yesterday from Sigma (noisy focusing motor and slight front focus issue). It's very quiet and way sharp now. It was a long 3 weeks waiting for it.

d.

[fiveFPS]

Just got my Sigma 30 f/1.4 today... and here are a couple of shots of my cat.

http://geneman88.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p294632615-5.jpg
10D/Sigma 30 f/1.4, Av=f/1.4, Tv=1/45, ISO=400

http://geneman88.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p19112741-5.jpg
10D/Sigma 30 f/1.4, Av=f/1.4, Tv=1/50, ISO=400, Exp. Comp.= -1

Both photos were shot in RAW and PP via Aperture. I think this one is a keeper...



very nice @ 1/50th

[grizzy]

Thanks guys:D!

The 30 is perfect for chasing him around indoors.

[actorlife]

One week later...Called Sigma for status on the 30mm, it's not ready yet, they told me to call back in 5 days...

[ilantis]

One week later...Called Sigma for status on the 30mm, it's not ready yet, they told me to call back in 5 days...
Now that's customer service! :rolleyes:

*Wraps my Sigma 30mm in bubble wrap and places it in my camera bag full of packing peanuts*

[Colorblinded]

One week later...Called Sigma for status on the 30mm, it's not ready yet, they told me to call back in 5 days...
Sounds like it is taking a little bit. I sent my first one back to the store and am waiting for another one to be sent out any day now. I hope it's good but I guess if it isn't then it'll be off to Sigma :confused:

[actorlife]

Called Sigma today. The Sigma has shipped! No charge! Should get it by saturday or monday.:D:D:D Sigma rules!

[paiintballa182]

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c334/paiintballa182/001copy.jpg

Not really a good shot, but I haven't added anything in awhile...so enjoy!

[bakatari]

I just got my sigma last night, scored it right off this forum, I'm very excited! My first impression, is wow, I love the size of it, very chunky on my XT. Can't wait to start shooting with it.

[Colorblinded]

My second one is getting here today... hopefully it's a good one.

[grizzy]

I like it Bryan...the vigging works well.

[dannn]

i love this lens!
here are a few

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3168/2672110207_80025168a9.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3038/2672112579_96300e4cdb.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3052/2648094485_3f1eb52836.jpg

[ALaS]

Dan, what's your favorite? 30 or 50? I want both, but don't know what to get first.

[lukeap69]

I like the 3rd one. Can't imagine what the 2 kids are looking at...

i love this lens!
here are a few

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3168/2672110207_80025168a9.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3038/2672112579_96300e4cdb.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3052/2648094485_3f1eb52836.jpg

[lukeap69]

Dan, what's your favorite? 30 or 50? I want both, but don't know what to get first.

Get both. ;)

[ALaS]

I would, but I can't afford both at the same time. Maybe the 35 f/2 and a 50, yeah ;)

[ef2]

Minor DPP'ing involved in these; all wide open

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3284/2763242703_9cfe9cf99c_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3020/2763282765_27589ac13e_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3024/2763323453_b489c587ef_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3119/2763302065_76d06cba96_b.jpg

[DerekRob]

http://static.flickr.com/29/65173761_d52a92d727_b.jpg

How come I want to Yell out Bingo? or give a bmw a try LOL.

good shot.

[dannn]

Dan, what's your favorite? 30 or 50? I want both, but don't know what to get first.

my 30mm 1.4 stays on my 40D all the time
i find the 50mm too narrow for everyday/all around use

i think 30mm on a crop body is more fun to use than the 50mm

[ALaS]

I see. I really want both lenses. I feel like the 50 would serve me better since my 17-55 is mosty mounted. Or I might just skip it nad go 85 for portraits, but I feel its too long indoors. I need to feel both lenses again.

[grizzy]

It's funny...my amazing 17-55 (which I love) has taken a back seat to this lens.

I'm heading out west (several National Parks) next month and I'm gonna see what the 30 can do with landscapes.

[jbkalla]

I thought I would rarely use my 30mm f/1.4 or 50mm f/1.4, but I find I use them all the time! I like the clarity/sharpness, but I REALLY like not using a flash very often. I use both the 30mm sig and the 50mm canon more than I use my megabucks (to me) 16-35mm f/2.8L, even though it's only one stop higher.

[ALaS]

What lens do you use more between the 50 and 30? Which is sharper?

[grizzy]

John,

Not using a flash is the key...so nice to use available light.

[jbkalla]

What lens do you use more between the 50 and 30? Which is sharper?


You know, I'm not sure. I usually use the 50mm for portraits, as it works out to a good length for my 40D. I use the 30mm for a general walk-around. The 30mm seems to be a higher quality lens, so it feels better in my hands than the 50mm.

[ALaS]

Haha, I see. Let me ask you this: What lens do you feel more creative with? :)

[egordon99]

f/1.4 is TWO stops faster than f/2.8.
Stops go 1, 1.4, 2, 2.8, 4, 5.6, 8,...

I use both the 30mm sig and the 50mm canon more than I use my megabucks (to me) 16-35mm f/2.8L, even though it's only one stop higher.

I love my Sigma 30mm as well!

[jbkalla]

f/1.4 is TWO stops faster than f/2.8.
Stops go 1, 1.4, 2, 2.8, 4, 5.6, 8,...



I love my Sigma 30mm as well!

Ooops! I should have known that!

It's just, man! I've never had a lens under f/3.5-5.6 until last year. I'm not used to the super-lens category!

[GeneMan88]

http://geneman88.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p356506176-5.jpg

A photo of my LG Dare... 10D/Sigma 30 f/1.4 combo, Av=f/1.4, Tv=1/100, ISO=400. Shot in RAW and processed via Aperture.

[kja]

I'm loving mine, though I haven't really put it through too many paces yet...I do love it
http://www.scubaboard.com/gallery/data/2882/IMG_16783.jpg

Oops, EXIF isn't there: Canon 40D, Sigma 30 1.4, ISO 1000, 1/30, f 1.4

[actorlife]

Wow nice shots guys. Just got back my sigma on monday. At what F stop am I gonna get the sharpest pics? Do most of you do manual focus? Basically would like to know your settings for day or night shots. Thanks!

[Mike]

Wow nice shots guys. Just got back my sigma on monday. At what F stop am I gonna get the sharpest pics? Do most of you do manual focus? Basically would like to know your settings for day or night shots. Thanks!

I think f1.4 is sharp out of mine. I use Autofocus all the time on mine - I'm a rubbish judge when manual focusing!

A couple of day (indoor) shots. My niece's teddybear's tea party! The tea service, followed by the teddy bears:

[Mike]

And here's a couple taken later that day, at dusk for an illuminated boat parade. Pushing the limits on these:

[jbkalla]

Wow nice shots guys. Just got back my sigma on monday. At what F stop am I gonna get the sharpest pics? Do most of you do manual focus? Basically would like to know your settings for day or night shots. Thanks!


I think many people say that f/5.6-f/8 is very sharp for this lens, but I can't remember where I saw that...

[johnny0415]

At what F stop am I gonna get the sharpest pics? Do most of you do manual focus? Basically would like to know your settings for day or night shots. Thanks!

The center is sharpest sharpest at f/4. The border sharpness increases until f/8 (or possibly higher).
http://www.photozone.de/canon-eos/298-sigma-af-30mm-f14-ex-hsm-dc-test-report--review?start=1

I use AF all the time. It's too hard to MF with a small viewfinder and no split prism.

I generally shoot at f/2 or f/2.8 during the day unless I want extreme DOF then I go even wider, and f/1.4 or f/1.8 at night in low light conditions. Even though f/1.4 is already amazingly sharp, I try not to use it wide open as the DOF is very unforgiving - I am afraid I will accidently change focus as I recompose. I use f/8 or above for sceneries.

[AlanU]

Just purchased this lens stunned with the IQ. These pics were taken wide open at f1.4. Unbelievably sharp!!

Box shot

http://members.shaw.ca/airvw/sigexample.jpg


cropped

http://members.shaw.ca/airvw/100percent.JPG



Heres a 1.5 inch guy. They call him BRUCE

http://members.shaw.ca/airvw/bruce.jpg



croppped

http://members.shaw.ca/airvw/bruce_crop.jpg

[X-Warrior]

http://members.shaw.ca/airvw/100percent.JPG

Hold on... shouldn't there be more green/red at the unsharp black/white borders ? You know... CA ?

Smells like you got yourself a great copy. Care for it well ;)

[AlanU]

x-warrior,

That lens is a true gem. Cant complain about the insanely sharp wide open pics I'm getting.

[Mike]

Just purchased this lens stunned with the IQ. These pics were taken wide open at f1.4. Unbelievably sharp!!

http://members.shaw.ca/airvw/bruce_crop.jpg

Haaaiiiiiiyyyyyya!!! Cool shot, great lens. :D

[Qwest905]

lots and lots of siggy pics
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3061/2824227574_2689f50655_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3193/2823365377_4811fd0558_b.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2177/2823354747_3b73fa4f76.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3242/2823408027_ab0d21c4aa_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3171/2820751791_2bd90eba46.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3067/2820470584_cd7132fab1_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3276/2819630709_6947ed6f1a.jpg

[thatkatmat]

Thought I'd show off my tomato plants while showing my very sharp 30mm wide open.
Love this lens on the 40D
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3101/2827026990_f6a194f895_b.jpg

100% crop....Well probably more like 130% because the original was cropped some too:)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3120/2826189449_f6c27ec690_b.jpg

[hngu7721]

VERY NICE! Man, I'm having serious seller's remorse issues after looking at these photos....

[splitfyre]

Here is my donation to the Sigma 30mm f1.4 image list. B&W post production.

[shooter mcgavin]

I just bought mine from jschro. It sounds like it's a good copy...I'm really really excited! I'll post something after I bond with it for a while :)

[grizzy]

it's just fixed to my 30d...

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p57943485-3.jpg

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p177942874-4.jpg

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p44048760-4.jpg

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p49162771-4.jpg

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p220097588-4.jpg

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p117750527-4.jpg

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p205954730-4.jpg

[roastpuff]

My earlier post from a thread on this lens. I'll just add a couple more new ones from recent shoots.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3156/2835425848_a632c0f359.jpg
1/40, f1.8, ISO800

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3247/2835412636_7ea6e68c1a.jpg
1/400, f1.4, ISO1600 - the focus was somewhat off, as his earring attracted the attention of the camera AF selector (oooh, shiny?).

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3141/2835419228_bef2ac0e95_b.jpg
1/60, f2, ISO800
Lucked out with a good copy, and it's an amazing lens.

Some samples from my Sigma 30mm f1.4... I love this lens.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3042/2825014607_68b9b11f2c.jpg
1/80, f2.8, ISO200

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3027/2825013621_13a214bee1.jpg
1/2500, f1.4, ISO100

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3046/2825848524_2f14df3253.jpg
1/1000, f2, ISO100

The sharpness, color and bokeh is just amazing.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3092/2825844704_1fd91cc14e_b.jpg
1/800, ISO100, f1.4
Check out the DOF on this - you can see the scratches on the sabre blade clearly, but everything else is out of focus.

[AlanU]

This lens is freakishly sharp and the colours are amazing. I still want a 35L for my gearbag and also for comparison sake. The CDN price for the Sigma 30mm is $489 and its worth every penny.


f1.4 bokeh

http://members.shaw.ca/airvw/1.4bushb.jpg

f2.8 bokeh

http://members.shaw.ca/airvw/2.8bush.jpg

[Mike]

A couple of shots from today which I call "Broken-Back Mountain"! :)

http://img398.imageshack.us/img398/8973/brokenbackmountain1xu4.jpg

http://img398.imageshack.us/img398/2640/brokenbackmountain2kc0.jpg

[Stealthy Ninja]

A couple of shots from today which I call "Broken-Back Mountain"! :)



Have you read "Without Remorse" by Tom Clancy.

That's my favourite book of his. "Rainbow Six" was good too.

I like the ones with more action.

Oh and nice shots BTW. ;)

[Sfordphoto]

bleh, i want a 30 or so mm prime so i could get a wider view on my 40d, since 50mm is a bit tight sometimes. but i know i want FF soon, so i promised myself no more crop lenses. nice pics though!

[thatkatmat]

One of the ONLY reasons I sold mine and went with the 35L is that I own a FF & a crop. For the price, for a crop, it's a bargain for sure.

[AlanU]

One of the ONLY reasons I sold mine and went with the 35L is that I own a FF & a crop. For the price, for a crop, it's a bargain for sure.


I'm jelous :) I'm still contemplating on buying a 35L and replacing the nifty with a 1.4 version.

However the Sigma 30mm has only shown its ugly front focus head several times out of my 500 pics I've taken this week.

[Sfordphoto]

One of the ONLY reasons I sold mine and went with the 35L is that I own a FF & a crop. For the price, for a crop, it's a bargain for sure.

yea, its tempting, but im going to scrimp and save to get me a FF, lol

[Stealthy Ninja]

yea, its tempting, but im going to scrimp and save to get me a FF, lol


Totally the same here dude. Lens buying is off till the end of the year I guess. :confused:

Still this lens was one on my list, till I decided FF was what I wanted for the future.

[pixel_junkie]

One of the ONLY reasons I sold mine and went with the 35L is that I own a FF & a crop. For the price, for a crop, it's a bargain for sure.

You did? Who is the lucky individual?!

Every time I looked back on the images I had taken with my first SIGMA ... although AF problem plagued, there was just something about the pictures ... it is subtle... and whatever it is made me give it another go. I have a good feeling about this one though. Here's a couple older ones I don't think I posted here before:

http://www.emilkara.com/Images/TG/Kali-1.jpg

http://www.emilkara.com/Images/TG/Kali-2.jpg

[Sfordphoto]

awesome ambient light shots :D

[jbkalla]

You did? Who is that lucky handsome individual?!

Every time I looked back on the images I had taken with my first SIGMA ... although AF problem plagued, there was just something about the pictures ... it is subtle... and whatever it is made me give it another go. I have a good feeling about this one though. Here's a couple older ones I don't think I posted here before:




Aww! No EXIF data!

What ISO/etc... did you use for these? They're quite good!

[pixel_junkie]

Aww! No EXIF data!

What ISO/etc... did you use for these? They're quite good!

Thanks.

1st: ISO 800, f/2.5, 1/30
2nd: ISO 1600, f/2, 1/160

[AlanU]

PJ,

Great photos!

[Urskog]

http://tn3-2.deviantart.com/fs37/300W/f/2008/252/c/7/Sigma_tryout_by_Bobbolina.jpg
Link for bigger view: http://bobbolina.deviantart.com/art/Sigma-tryout-97385622
Took the risk and bought one today, think it's worth it!

[paiintballa182]

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb200/verynicephotography/these%20are%20my%20friends/005.jpg

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb200/verynicephotography/these%20are%20my%20friends/001.jpg

[shooter mcgavin]

A lot of people seem apprehensive about this lens because they want to eventually buy a FF, but it seems to me that it will never be difficult to sell one of these without losing much money, assuming that Canon keeps making cropped cameras and you have a good copy. But I guess if you can afford a 35L then it doesn't really matter :)

[jbkalla]

From what I understand, it's quite probable that Canon will stop making "crop sensor" cameras entirely in the not too distant future. Of course, that's completely speculation, and the lens will still be fantastic with the cameras it's with now. In my opinion, the great price and the fantastic build quality make the lens worth it, no matter what happens! Really, I think it's just about my favorite lens!

[X-Warrior]

From what I understand, it's quite probable that Canon will stop making "crop sensor" cameras entirely in the not too distant future. Of course, that's completely speculation, and the lens will still be fantastic with the cameras it's with now. In my opinion, the great price and the fantastic build quality make the lens worth it, no matter what happens! Really, I think it's just about my favorite lens!

Stop making crop sensors, and ditch the entire low-budget amateur market ? Even though FF sensors might become cheaper to produce, the required glass for them is rather unlikely to. At least in the near future.

[AlanU]

My wife's shoulder is in the lower left corner but I really wanted to have this shot. Its a beautiful afternoon at Engish Bay in Vancouver.

At f/2.8

http://members.shaw.ca/airvw/1englishbay1.jpg

http://members.shaw.ca/airvw/1englishbay2.jpg

[thatkatmat]

Nice shot Alan with great color, you're lucky to live in Vancouver, love that area, so diverse, it truly is an international city and in my top 5 for sure.

[Jman13]

My third copy is on its way to Sigma for calibration. After having two horrendously front focusing copies, the third copy backfocuses, though not nearly as badly as the first two front focused. I decided to keep this one and send it to Sigma, so hopefully it'll come back perfect! Also sent my slightly front focusing 24-60 f/2.8.

The only reason I'm willing to put up with this crap is because the image quality of a properly focused shot is stunning.

[ef2]

I hope you have your serial number. I also sent in my 30 this weekend :)

[lukeap69]

Snap of my daughter jpeg straight out of the camera, no processing except cropping.

[pixel_junkie]

My girl's big feets ...

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

[AlanU]

PJ,

Does she roll her eyes when you take photos like that? :)

[pixel_junkie]

PJ,

Does she roll her eyes when you take photos like that? :)

Yah, ... and sometimes throws small objects at me too ... Feisty!

[AlanU]

My daughter eating crackers on the couch and watching TV.

Wideopen 1/640, f/1.4, ISO 400

http://members.shaw.ca/airvw/1ella_sofa.jpg

[Domino81]

Dude, that's just nasty cute.

[shimmishim]

My daughter eating crackers on the couch and watching TV.

Wideopen 1/640, f/1.4, ISO 400

http://members.shaw.ca/airvw/1ella_sofa.jpg

wow, seriously?

freakin' ridiculously cute!

[AlanU]

This photograph was totally unplanned. I was walking around cleaning up her mess of toys at the same time doing front/back focus tests. My wife says "look at that!!"

I was laughing as I took this shot.

[tin.risky]

How sharp do you guys find this wide open? I just picked up a copy yesterday and it seems a little soft at 1.4, but once I stop it down to 2.8 it's wicked sharp. Is this typical or should I take a walk over to the service center and see if they can calibrate it for my 40D?

[pixel_junkie]

How sharp do you guys find this wide open? I just picked up a copy yesterday and it seems a little soft at 1.4, but once I stop it down to 2.8 it's wicked sharp. Is this typical or should I take a walk over to the service center and see if they can calibrate it for my 40D?

It should be pretty sharp at 1.4 and wicked sharp at f/1.8 - f/2

[dandan]

How sharp do you guys find this wide open? I just picked up a copy yesterday and it seems a little soft at 1.4, but once I stop it down to 2.8 it's wicked sharp. Is this typical or should I take a walk over to the service center and see if they can calibrate it for my 40D?

The center of mine is completely useable at f/1.4 and extremely sharp at f/1.8. However it drops off pretty quickly the closer you get to the edges. If you want 100% crops let me know.

[ALaS]

please! 100% crops!

[roastpuff]

It should be pretty sharp at 1.4 and wicked sharp at f/1.8 - f/2

x2. I will go through my pics when I get home and find a 100% crop.

[dandan]

http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/7291/dsc0122editdr3.jpg

Heres one at f/1.4. Wide open with this thing the weird green CA is more of an issue then sharpness. I think i desaturated the green channels in this one to mostly get rid of it.

http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/8085/dsc01392editct3.jpg

at f/2.8. Both of these have had sharpening and basic PP applied.

[Qwest905]

http://i34.tinypic.com/aw82hl.jpg
http://i36.tinypic.com/axlnk9.jpg
http://i33.tinypic.com/15eias6.jpg
http://i34.tinypic.com/25zkt2c.jpg

[badgerW]

First time posting photos here.... this is my favorite lens on my 40D, and the one that I keep on it at most times. I am still learning, and shoot fully manual almost all the time, but sometimes I forget to check things like ISO, so I end up taking shots at higher ISO when lower would have worked just as well. Oh well, they still end up ok. Oh, and all of these are handheld. On the first shot (beer steins) I give the full shot and then the 100% pixel view. I tried playing with Unsharp Mask in PS but did not get great results (I always shoot in RAW so they come out of the camera unsharpened). Anybody got any suggestions on Unsharp Mask settings for a 40D? That shot had USM, and the Starburst Gourmet photo had USM and white balance corrected in PS. All others are straight jpeg exports from iPhoto.

http://s87318368.onlinehome.us/images/Steins.jpg
1/60, f/1.4, ISO 100

http://s87318368.onlinehome.us/images/Steins cropped.jpg
full pixel crop

http://s87318368.onlinehome.us/images/Mushroom 2.jpg
1/4000, f/1.8, ISO 400

http://s87318368.onlinehome.us/images/Starburst.jpg
1/320, f/2.0, ISO 640

http://s87318368.onlinehome.us/images/Carnival Ride 1.jpg
1/20, f/8.0, ISO 800

http://s87318368.onlinehome.us/images/Carnival Ride 2.jpg
0.3s, f/1.6, ISO 100

[jbkalla]

badgerW: Great photos!

[DerekRob]

badgerW: Great photos!Ditto, However I don't like the tree shot all that much and I love BEER STEINS THE BEST :)

[badgerW]

Thanks guys :)

[Brennan.M]

any automotive shots in here guys?

[tin.risky]

Hopefully getting a new (used) car soon. I'll get some pics up when I do.

[jjmucker]

Gotta be honest here and say my copy doesnt hit the mark everytime. Im positive its not user error. Ive had it for over a year now. I have a feeling it may be my 30Ds. Once i get my hands on the 50D and try it out with that then i can say its not the 30Ds.

When it hits the mark though its amazing - even at F1.4
heres 2 samples @ F1.4

1.
http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n55/jjmucker/ben_hannah-520.jpg

2.
http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n55/jjmucker/Sabine_Richard-285-100copy-copy.jpg

[-spam-]

Had to get a shot of my birthday present


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3293/2884111063_ea36277fa8.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/-spam-/2884111063/)

[jbkalla]

What is that? A griddle?

[Nick_b]

it's a coffee maker! espresso.

[DerekRob]

hmmm espresso.

:)

[x2x3x4x5x]

Yum.

[-spam-]

What is that? A griddle?

See below ;)

it's a coffee maker! espresso.

hmmm espresso.

:)

Yum.

Mmmhmmm... Ive got one sitting in front of me right now too.

[AlanU]

1/200s, f2, Iso 400

This phenominal copy is simply stunning. Cloned my dogs hair off of my sock but othewise NO sharpening.

http://members.shaw.ca/airvw/feet.jpg

[pixel_junkie]

f/1.4

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

[AlanU]

Pj,

What a soft wideopen shot.....NOT!!!

cool!!! great shot!

[pixel_junkie]

Pj,

What a soft wideopen shot.....NOT!!!

cool!!! great shot!

Thanks buddy! I'm still a little paranoid. I use it in different conditions and still think I'll come home and half my shots are going to be OOF. Hasn't happened. I’m definitely glad I gave it another chance!

[gixxer]

pixel_junkie, I noticed that you use to have the canon 28mm f1.8. How do you think it compares to this lens?

[Jon8]

http://imagehost.vendio.com/a/3730802/aview/Fsi2008_3.jpg

http://imagehost.vendio.com/a/3730802/aview/J_Y_Viper.jpg

[x2x3x4x5x]

Is that Vin Diesel?

:lol:

[Collin85]

Is that Vin Diesel?

:lol:

And is that Paul Walker? :lol:

[DerekRob]

And is that Paul Walker? :lol:Looks like that guy from crocodile dundee 1 LOL.

[Domino81]

Paul Hogan!

[DerekRob]

Paul Hogan!No one of the extra's that was in the bar scene at the beginning of the movie.

[mineymole]

http://www.brooklyndesigngroup.com/pets/fig7.jpghttp://www.brooklyndesigngroup.com/pets/figbear.jpg

[pixel_junkie]

My better half, all at f/1.4 ...

http://www.emilkara.com/Images/Kali2/1.jpg

http://www.emilkara.com/Images/Kali2/2.jpg

http://www.emilkara.com/Images/Kali2/3.jpg

[tin.risky]

Great shots ^

[fz_za]

Great shots ^

+1!

[AlanU]

We saved him from the animal shelter several years ago. He's been our best friend ever since.

Wideopen f/1.4, 1/125, ISO 400

http://members.shaw.ca/airvw/bestfriend1.jpg

[pixel_junkie]

We saved him from the animal shelter several years ago. He's been our best friend ever since.

Wideopen f/1.4, 1/125, ISO 400



That's awesome! Good for you! Nice shot. Dogs rule!:D

[gixxer]

Man there are some awsome shots in here, I'm about to break down and buy this lens.

[AlanU]

That's awesome! Good for you! Nice shot. Dogs rule!:D

He's was an unruly guy when we first got him but now he's well trained.

This sigma has such a high keeper rate its unbelieveable!!!

[lukeap69]

Maybe he likes the Sigma 30. :)

[mineymole]

Man there are some awsome shots in here, I'm about to break down and buy this lens.

I LOVE this lens, but I did have to send it to Sigma to get calibrated.

[GeneMan88]

Here's a recent shot of my cat... while he was laying on my wife's legs.

Taken with 10D/Sigma 30 f/1.4 combo, Av=f/1.6, Tv=1/25, ISO=800, Exp. Comp -1, no flash.

http://geneman88.zenfolio.com/img/v4/p1043041247-5.jpg