Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM

[ALaS]

Anyone have thoughts on 28 1.8 vs. 17-55 for shooting some indoor casual afternoon/evening party shots with NO FLASH. IS vs. 1.8 aperture.

I find my 17-55 has a far better keeper rate with IS than my 28 @ 1.8 in low light with no flash at high ISO's. Seriously that's one of the reasons I sold the lens because it was obsolete for me. But, I do miss it's size and sometimes the bokeh. :[

[J1000]

I find my 17-55 has a far better keeper rate with IS than my 28 @ 1.8 in low light with no flash at high ISO's. Seriously that's one of the reasons I sold the lens because it was obsolete for me. But, I do miss it's size and sometimes the bokeh. :[

Thanks.

[amd is the best]

Nothing special just a few test shots:

http://www.pbase.com/amdisthebest/image/118479111large.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/amdisthebest/image/118479112large.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/amdisthebest/image/118479113large.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/amdisthebest/image/118479114large.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/amdisthebest/image/118479116large.jpg

I am loving the bokeh!

[kandyredcoi]

^cool pics!

[amd is the best]

Thanks!

[kandyredcoi]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v476/fluxmr2spyder/timepeices/_MG_3889.jpg

[agphotography]

Are you just watching the time pass until you get your 35L? Hehe. Youll love it man, it was hands down my favorite lens and I miss it dearly.

[kandyredcoi]

^yea hahaha, really dying for a 35L

[Stealthy Ninja]

Wooo and I'll add a Hoooo!

Canon called, my 28 is fixed!

I'm off to pick it up. Byeee

[eric gautier]

Fall photos..

1)
http://www.eestudios.us/eric/20091024_fall/EG1_8989.jpg

2)
http://www.eestudios.us/eric/20091024_fall/EG1_8985.jpg

[wtfmate]

My new niece!

http://img2.imageshack.us/img2/6650/img9160h.jpg

[wtfmate]

One more:

http://img229.imageshack.us/img229/3005/img9202.jpg

[agphotography]

^ What a wonderful portrait! Thank you so much for sharing this!

[eric gautier]

more Fall photos..

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2421/4048207579_1d21b57611_o.jpg

[Kramer80]

really nicely done, Eric.

[Drowned]

Finally got my lens a couple of days ago :) Straight out of the camera, just did raw->jpg and resized:

http://www.snaptastik.com/uploads/bumba-sharp.jpg

I'm going to have to get used to the shallow DOP (my first f/1.8 lens), but I love it...

[jack lumber]

Just picked this lens up used with caps hood and uv filter for 125 Canadian.
the test shot


http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n250/bobbiel/28mm_4301.jpg

[agphotography]

Wow you got a great deal!

Where on earth did you find it so cheap?

[eric gautier]

really nicely done, Eric.

thanks.

[jack lumber]

Wow you got a great deal!

Where on earth did you find it so cheap?

I picked it up from here
http://calgary.kijiji.ca/f-buy-and-sell-cameras-camcorders-W0QQCatIdZ103

Looking at the shot I posted, photobucket didnt do it justice! I bought it from a pro who said it was gathering dust in his bag.

[drummerhc]

I like this lens so far. It's a little front focused though. :(
I had to micro-adjust it on my 50D.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2780/4083937424_b00847f00a.jpg

[grizzy]

Just joined the club! Looks like my 85 1.8 will be in the sell forum soon as I just don't use it that much with the 70-200.

My 50 1.4 is glued to my 5d but I think it will start sharing duties with this new bad boy!

[agphotography]

I would hang on to the 85 if I were you. The combo you now own is the perfect light weight street shooting setup.

28 f/1.8, 50 f/1.4, 85 f/1.8

You could shoot just about anything with that. I have the same setup minus the canon 50, I have a sigma 50, but it's always in repair so I almost don't count it lol.

[Stealthy Ninja]

The more I use my 28 1.8 the more I love it... and the more I plan to get a 35L one day. :lol:

It's a gateway lens for sure.

[ChristopherChen]

Finally got my lens a couple of days ago :) Straight out of the camera, just did raw->jpg and resized:

I'm going to have to get used to the shallow DOP (my first f/1.8 lens), but I love it...

Great capture!

I love the composition and the expression of your subject.

I had this lens for about a year, a wonderful piece of glass. Brought it with me to Perth, loads of great images and memories captured with it. I upgraded to a 5dmk2, and eventually sold the 28mm and bought the 35L.

Still miss it a little, the size was just so perfect, so small and compact.

Perfect walkaround / street photography lens on a 1.6x cropper!

[eric gautier]

The more I use my 28 1.8 the more I love it... and the more I plan to get a 35L one day. :lol:

It's a gateway lens for sure.

I feel the same way.. but maybe the 24L for me.

[silvex]

Here you go

50D ISO6400 f2 1/60

http://silvex.smugmug.com/Other/50D-ISO6400-samples/MG6990/712620006_n5HMZ-XL.jpg

50D ISO6400 f2.8 1/60

http://silvex.smugmug.com/Other/50D-ISO6400-samples/50DISO64006977/712619768_Rjnyr-XL.jpg

Originals here http://silvex.smugmug.com/Other/50D-ISO6400-samples/

[silvex]

And a few from the crystal cathedral...will shoot more of indoors shots.

http://silvex.smugmug.com/Architecture/Crystal-Cathedral/crystalcathedral200911126808/712319935_KBeYY-XL.jpg

http://silvex.smugmug.com/Architecture/Crystal-Cathedral/crystalcathedral200911126861/712321275_Q69fF-X2.jpg

http://silvex.smugmug.com/Architecture/Crystal-Cathedral/crystalcathedral200911126715/712318076_NYdte-X2.jpg

[Misiek]

http://img195.imageshack.us/img195/4986/canon281.jpg

[Salma]

Self portrait taken with this lens.

http://i49.tinypic.com/2hnq8eu.jpg

[Salma]

And this...

http://i49.tinypic.com/9rmxzq.jpg

[RyanK]

Efff CODMW2.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2613/4134440805_b6b71b0470.jpg

[Salma]

Efff CODMW2.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2613/4134440805_b6b71b0470.jpg
That is absolutely fantastic, I love it.

Care to explain the PP applied?

[RyanK]

All I really did was open it up to ACR, played around with the temp, bumped blacks up a bit, 100% clarity, then opened it in CS3, converted it to B/W and played with the colors. Nothing too out of the ordinary.

[krisjan76]

Some pics with the 28mm of my niece and nephew from this weekend. Not much pp, just some tone and wb correction. The second one is of my 2 year old nephew killing a spider, making his dad very proud!

http://img31.imageshack.us/img31/7030/img1847q.jpg

http://img31.imageshack.us/img31/4696/img1877d.jpg

[BOUNCINGNRG]

Just got this lens today, can't wait to start playing around with it.

[Salma]

I love this lens <3

[joey1234]

This has been becoming my FAVORITE lens- seems to be a perfect match with my mkii

Here is a test shot I took the other niught while at chuck e cheese. Testing bokeh.. Passed.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2601/4161286888_6912816bbd_o.jpg

[ChromeThunder]

01
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2540/4162626017_d4863113bb.jpg

02
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2734/4162626169_9b58fd0620.jpg

[Salma]

This has been becoming my FAVORITE lens- seems to be a perfect match with my mkii

Here is a test shot I took the other niught while at chuck e cheese. Testing bokeh.. Passed.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2601/4161286888_6912816bbd_o.jpg

All the more reason to love this lens!

[Salma]

01
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2540/4162626017_d4863113bb.jpg

02
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2734/4162626169_9b58fd0620.jpg

Wow nice photos dude!

[ChromeThunder]

Wow nice photos dude!

Thanks!

[Salma]

I got these shots yesterday of some students.

http://i47.tinypic.com/2v0lh0p.jpg




http://i49.tinypic.com/1zlrbxc.jpg

[eric gautier]

some pics from vaca, it is stitched.. but still taken w/ the 28. :)

St. Thomas
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2594/4183184053_460dd96827_o.jpg

Barbados
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4043/4180353457_fc9b8d0041_o.jpg

[e.omega]

For those who use this lens on a 5D, how does it perform? I'm trying to get one. And if any of you want to part with yours, hit me up.

[Misiek]

Nice bokeh :)

http://img31.imageshack.us/img31/5902/jarocin2.jpg

[eric gautier]

i will miss this lens. SOOC.

1) St. Thomas
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2531/4205222454_b8d106d4b2.jpg

2) Dominica
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2608/4205243574_5457fc9f58.jpg

3) Banks, beer of Barbados
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2743/4204520293_57e2d3156a.jpg

4) Orient Beach, St. Martin
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2521/4205227280_d14452be5b.jpg

[TristanCardew]

Got myself one on Saturday, though haven't had a real-world test yet.

It seems like a great lens - halfway between the 35 and 24 L's and 1/3rd the price. Hopefully the images make it worth it!

[TristanCardew]

Got to test it out yesterday afternoon. VERY happy!

Walking backwards, 160th, f/2.8, ISO 400. Looking forward to much more use of it!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2750/4205388735_da486e2229_o.jpg

[punkerz123]

I'm trying to ignore all the 28mm bashing. Would you guys say the IQ is comparable to the nifty fifty? Since that lens is often said needed to be stopped down but I'm quite happy shooting with the nifty fifty wide open. Thoughts?

[Misiek]

Well - the nifty is a superb lens from 2.5 I would say. This baby works perfectly from 2.0. On my copy 1.8 is a little soft but still VERY usable.

[onurrus]

Self portrait taken with this lens.

http://i49.tinypic.com/2hnq8eu.jpg
Great picture! I am considering to buy this lens and this hoto helped me to decide.Thanks!

[savoirferret]

Pacific Park, Santa Monica Pier. Rare post-rainy day in SoCal.


http://fc07.deviantart.net/fs70/i/2009/356/8/b/Pacific_Park__Dec__13__2009_by_savoirferret.jpg

[Jethro790]

Add me to the club here, just picked up a new copy of this lens today. Hood should be here tomorrow, pics pending!

[Salma]

Great picture! I am considering to buy this lens and this hoto helped me to decide.Thanks!
Great choice ;)

[onurrus]

Great choice ;)

Thanks :)

[TheMaggedy]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4025/4226078431_1d41a57ac6_b.jpg


Camera: Canon EOS REBEL T1i
Exposure: 0.025 sec (1/40)
Aperture: f/1.8
Focal Length: 28 mm
ISO Speed: 1600
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: Off, Did not fire

[silvex]

50D F2 ISO400 1/125 with bounced 580EXII

http://silvex.smugmug.com/Portraits/Isabel-franco/NewYears2009200912319083/755136758_x8ZeT-X2.jpg

[Maffu]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2803/4240717548_2361214227.jpg

[Yusef]

This lens is the bomb!

[Ricky09]

Can anyone post some shots at f/1.8? Why are so many smaller aperture shots with this fast lens? I wanna compare it to my (now sold) 85mm f/1.8 at its widest aperture in terms of sharpness. Thanks.

[Salma]

This lens is the bomb!
I totally agree.
Can anyone post some shots at f/1.8? Why are so many smaller aperture shots with this fast lens? I wanna compare it to my (now sold) 85mm f/1.8 at its widest aperture in terms of sharpness. Thanks.
http://i49.tinypic.com/25z5p8o.jpg

http://i49.tinypic.com/2d7iqmf.jpg

http://i46.tinypic.com/25q9bie.jpg

http://i45.tinypic.com/1116vf5.jpg

[drumsfield]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4069/4246974662_4cac0819ed_o.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4036/4246200513_08301401f4_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2725/4246200625_07c347a3f8_o.jpg

[Ricky09]

I totally agree.

http://i49.tinypic.com/25z5p8o.jpg

http://i49.tinypic.com/2d7iqmf.jpg

http://i46.tinypic.com/25q9bie.jpg

http://i45.tinypic.com/1116vf5.jpg


Thanks Salma. Nice pics, but I was looking for more of a portrait shots like the last pic. Also, I think the last pic was shot with the 50mm f/1.8 according to the exif info.

[Salma]

Thanks Salma. Nice pics, but I was looking for more of a portrait shots like the last pic. Also, I think the last pic was shot with the 50mm f/1.8 according to the exif info.
Whoops i'm so sorry, i'll post up some portraits with this lens :)

[Salma]

http://i46.tinypic.com/ztapeq.jpg

http://i50.tinypic.com/8zi42e.jpg

http://i49.tinypic.com/98ucdd.jpg

[Salma]

Some more taken with this lens.

http://i49.tinypic.com/291pdi1.jpg

http://i47.tinypic.com/zxkykl.jpg

http://i48.tinypic.com/2qj95ya.jpg

[punkerz123]

Salma you have taken great photos with this lens! I think I am nearly convinced to get this over the Sigma 30mm f/1.4!

[martin2day]

Don't do that. You'll be sorry. Very sorry.

[Salma]

Salma you have taken great photos with this lens! I think I am nearly convinced to get this over the Sigma 30mm f/1.4!
Haha thanks, I guess I just got lucky, seriously it's an amazing lens maybe not perfect for portrait photography but it works great with group and object shots :)

I've never tested a sigma 30mm f1.4 i'm gonna browse some photos on deviantart now :D

[J.Bat]

Anyone looking to sell this lens? I am needing to buy one.

[Salma]

You can buy a new one from ebay :)

Around £350 I think.

[drumsfield]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2730/4275682656_3df519dd7f_o.jpg

[otterlo]

After reading all those posts here i decided to buy one,.
I love it,. Very good value for money and very sharp as well, using it on FF

Some pictures taken today at a water mill

[RyanK]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4046/4286065680_898e1b42bd.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4045/4286068448_d22b4bd8e5.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4044/4285348321_6fffe54209.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2787/4286105294_6438809817.jpg

Edit: More from today.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2762/4288397939_c110191b9b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2764/4289146160_af7b4a013e.jpg

[ChromeThunder]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4006/4296883484_39e039be3a.jpg

[Salma]

I love self portraits with this lens <3

http://i49.tinypic.com/2q8agd2.jpg

http://i45.tinypic.com/2is6vih.jpg



and a rather scary one :/ LOL!

http://i50.tinypic.com/kd7r61.jpg

[silvex]

http://silvex.smugmug.com/Landscapes/Long-Beach-Marina/LongBeachMarina201001240680/773043668_mMvFH-XL-1.jpg

http://silvex.smugmug.com/Landscapes/Long-Beach-Marina/LongBeachMarina201001240736/773044269_DfM5c-XL-2.jpg

http://silvex.smugmug.com/Landscapes/Long-Beach-Marina/LongBeachMarina201001240749/773044559_BWtnv-XL-2.jpg

[Salma]

Silvex, beautiful shots, very nicely done!

I really really wanted to shoot some car light trails, I never got the chance before, I was hoping to go to a bridge today to get some shots of cars on the motorway but my car has been hurt :( so I decided i'll stand in my drive and take some shots on my road, these are the few that I got.

I sharpened all 3 photos in photoshop and gave the last one an effect in lightroom.

http://i47.tinypic.com/2z6rxx4.jpg

http://i45.tinypic.com/xddmx0.jpg

http://i46.tinypic.com/izw0np.jpg

[Salma]

http://i827.photobucket.com/albums/zz198/SitaraPhotos/Lightbox/Covers.jpg

http://i827.photobucket.com/albums/zz198/SitaraPhotos/Lightbox/MultiShadows2.jpg

http://i827.photobucket.com/albums/zz198/SitaraPhotos/Lightbox/braceleterw.jpg

http://i827.photobucket.com/albums/zz198/SitaraPhotos/Lightbox/purpleshadow.jpg

http://i827.photobucket.com/albums/zz198/SitaraPhotos/Lightbox/nailies.jpg

[RyanK]

Dig everyone of em' but the last one.

[Salma]

Ryan, I know dud tell me about it, the whole image is wack, I could a better shot with just half the nail enamels, this one is just very crowded.

[Chris215]

awesome pictures salma, this will be my next lens after i upgrade to the 7D in the upcoming months :)

[BC888]

Im lookin forward to buyin this lens soon. :)

[Salma]

Great choice guys, I recommend, it's my favourite lens!

[drummerhc]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2799/4270932388_996e41f4fe_b.jpg

[silvex]

Thanks Salma! I don't know why folks rant about this lens. You have to know when to use it and when to not use it! :)

[Salma]

Thanks Salma! I don't know why folks rant about this lens. You have to know when to use it and when to not use it! :)
Exactly, seriously though i'm getting hooked on it, it's fast, sharp and just gives amazing shots <3

[pixel_junkie]

There's one like new for sale on my local CL for $300 - smoking deal if someone is interested and is in Southern California:

http://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/pho/1586328595.html

[EdZep]

I've had my 28mm sitting in exile for about 10 months. After buying it second hand, I hated it... because it could not make a sharp image, and the best it could do stopped down to f/8 had obvious purple fringing, in most any kind of light.

I bought a Sigma 30mm, which I have enjoyed. I could not figure out how to dispose of the Canon lens; I did not want to sell it like that, but didn't relish the thought of paying Canon's minimum service charge, which might have been half the value of the lens. I did harbor some hope that if I could try it on a new body with microadjust, things might improve.

Fast forward to my new 7d. Wow... doing the microadjust test shots, it was amazing how much even one tick would change the softness and purple tone. I wound up with a -4 adjustment, and a fantastic lens!

Here's a SOOC shot at f/3.5, at minimum focusing distance.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2736/4332841794_d6cb91d1a2_b.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/wwfloyd/4332841794/in/photostream/

And, here are OOC crops of the 3/8 inch logo at f/1.8, and 2 stops down, at f/3.5. It's a different composition, since the image above was shot at an angle, which made the wide open logo shot look worse. (Even so, note that there's a bit of curve to the surface.)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2690/4332841788_22d9a2bf55_o.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/wwfloyd/4332841788/in/photostream/

Not bad, especially since shooting at MFD is a challenge for most lenses.

So, now, I'll have to decide which lens to keep. I'm leaning toward the Canon, which is pretty sharp at f/1.8, has the shorter MFD, and is smaller. The Sigma has a bit more contrast, the faster aperture, and is less prone to CA.

With all the tales of the 28mm being not sharp (and more broadly, all sorts of lenses with reported problems), I now wonder how many could have been "fixed" with a little microadjust.

Of course, there was nothing wrong with the lens. And, nothing wrong with the camera body. Both were made within manufacturing tolerances. If, for example, acceptable tolerance is + - 3 units, a lens that's +2 or 3 and a body that's +2 or 3 puts the combo out of whack. Adding microadjust to bodies was a brilliant stroke!

After mild processing...
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4035/4336932864_008d601ac1_b.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/wwfloyd/4336932864/

[jazzman]

My curiosity about this lens led me to this forum, and this is my first post. Looks like a 28mm f/1.8 will be joining the arsenal for my 40D. Thanks for all of the great posts in this thread.

[Salma]

I've had my 28mm sitting in exile for about 10 months. After buying it second hand, I hated it... because it could not make a sharp image, and the best it could do stopped down to f/8 had obvious purple fringing, in most any kind of light.

I bought a Sigma 30mm, which I have enjoyed. I could not figure out how to dispose of the Canon lens; I did not want to sell it like that, but didn't relish the thought of paying Canon's minimum service charge, which might have been half the value of the lens. I did harbor some hope that if I could try it on a new body with microadjust, things might improve.

Fast forward to my new 7d. Wow... doing the microadjust test shots, it was amazing how much even one tick would change the softness and purple tone. I wound up with a -4 adjustment, and a fantastic lens!

Here's a SOOC shot at f/3.5, at minimum focusing distance.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2736/4332841794_d6cb91d1a2_b.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/wwfloyd/4332841794/in/photostream/

And, here are OOC crops of the 3/8 inch logo at f/1.8, and 2 stops down, at f/3.5. It's a different composition, since the image above was shot at an angle, which made the wide open logo shot look worse. (Even so, note that there's a bit of curve to the surface.)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2690/4332841788_22d9a2bf55_o.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/wwfloyd/4332841788/in/photostream/

Not bad, especially since shooting at MFD is a challenge for most lenses.

So, now, I'll have to decide which lens to keep. I'm leaning toward the Canon, which is pretty sharp at f/1.8, has the shorter MFD, and is smaller. The Sigma has a bit more contrast, the faster aperture, and is less prone to CA.

With all the tales of the 28mm being not sharp (and more broadly, all sorts of lenses with reported problems), I now wonder how many could have been "fixed" with a little microadjust.

Of course, there was nothing wrong with the lens. And, nothing wrong with the camera body. Both were made within manufacturing tolerances. If, for example, acceptable tolerance is + - 3 units, a lens that's +2 or 3 and a body that's +2 or 3 puts the combo out of whack. Adding microadjust to bodies was a brilliant stroke!

After mild processing...
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4035/4336932864_008d601ac1_b.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/wwfloyd/4336932864/
WOW that's quite the story, i'm glad you didn't get rid of it :lol:

[Salma]

Some shots I got with this lens.

http://i827.photobucket.com/albums/zz198/SitaraPhotos/285-1.jpg

http://i827.photobucket.com/albums/zz198/SitaraPhotos/284-1.jpg

http://i827.photobucket.com/albums/zz198/SitaraPhotos/283-1.jpg

http://i827.photobucket.com/albums/zz198/SitaraPhotos/282-1.jpg

http://i827.photobucket.com/albums/zz198/SitaraPhotos/281-1.jpg

[Jethro790]

I love self portraits with this lens <3



And I'm not too shy to admit I love seeing your self portraits!!

I'll have to upload some shots I have taken with this lens and share them here. Stay tuned.

[Salma]

And I'm not too shy to admit I love seeing your self portraits!!

I'll have to upload some shots I have taken with this lens and share them here. Stay tuned.
Lol well thanks :o

[Chaseme13]

Just purchased this lens from a fellow member; I'm in love:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4001/4352329723_b45820448b_o.jpg

[Chaseme13]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2734/4354818524_7890ca7fd5_o.jpg

[TweakMDS]

This thread pushed me over the edge of buying a 28mm 1.8 :D
I tried a LOT of Sigma 30 1.4's in the store. In fact, 7 ones have let me down upon testing them. Lost my faith in the entire brand, because to me, consistence is everything.
Eitherway, I found a nice deal on a used one, from a fellow photographer who discovered that a wide-normal prime wasn't really his thing.
It's probably arriving tomorrow! very excited :D

I'm looking forward to comparing this to the Tokina 35mm macro, which is my favorite lens to use at the F5.6 / F8 range, but also amazing wide open (2.8)

[Chaseme13]

This focal length is perfect all around on a my 1.6 crop body; perfect for cars, perfect for portraits, great for scenery.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2694/4366353613_c2f6686020_o.jpg

Hand held, f/2, ISO 400, Shutter 1/13

[otterlo]

My son's Dinosaur...

[EdZep]

My son's Dinosaur...

Nice. Pretty shallow DOF for f/5. Gives it a look that makes the scale seem bigger. This close focusing it what's going to have me keep this lens over the Sigma 30mm.

[goingsking]

f2.8: 1/40- at the new 7 world trade center

[KevC]

Anyone move from 28/1.8 to Sigma 30/1.4? Or the other way around?

[pixel_junkie]

I did. I actually started with a SIGMA 30, then went to 28 f1.8, then a 35L and then back to a SIGMA 30 ...

[jdlloyd67]

I did. I actually started with a SIGMA 30, then went to 28 f1.8, then a 35L and then back to a SIGMA 30 ...
You feel the Sigma 30 is that good?

[pixel_junkie]

I do. But I'll PM you about it. This is not the place to knock the 28 ;)

[drummerhc]

I went from 35 f/2 -> 30 f/1.4 -> 28 f/1.8.
Can't stand the MFD of the Sigma. IQ is the same b/w Canon and Sigma, but I like the color on Canon better.

[spelunker]

Is it just my copy, or is the color and contrast a bit dull on the 28 1.8?

[drumsfield]

@f/2.8 ISO1600 on 7D
http://images40.fotki.com/v1239/photos/8/1618388/8505040/IMG_2101-vi.jpg

@f/2.8 ISO1000 on 7D
http://images47.fotki.com/v1590/photos/8/1618388/8505040/IMG_2064-vi.jpg

[KevC]

I do. But I'll PM you about it. This is not the place to knock the 28 ;)

Could you PM me as well :) Considering the move ... ^_^

[Salma]

Pixel Junkie you may aswell PM me too, I wanna know please :( or why not just tell us here :D

[10megapixel]

How is this lens on 1.3 crop?

[eric gautier]

How is this lens on 1.3 crop?

i had this lens for awhile and loved it on 1.3. it was 'wide' enough 90% of the time for me. it was light and spot on. i was gonna hold on to it until i could upgrade to the 24L but found an awesome deal on a 16-35. so i sold the 28 to fund that. i miss this lens.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2743/4204520293_5c487feced_o.jpg

[Salma]

i had this lens for awhile and loved it on 1.3. it was 'wide' enough 90% of the time for me. it was light and spot on. i was gonna hold on to it until i could upgrade to the 24L but found an awesome deal on a 16-35. so i sold the 28 to fund that. i miss this lens.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2743/4204520293_5c487feced_o.jpg
Awesome shot.

[10megapixel]

Thank you ;)

[pixel_junkie]

Okay, this of course is a personal preference, so I hope I don't upset anyone, but to me the colors of the SIGMA are far more vibrant and have more contrast. A lot of times, I don't even touch the colors, just correct the WB. The images are beautiful as is without PP. The colors of the 28 were kind of washed out and unexciting (and you can't always correct that in PP).

Another thing that I noticed right away when I had the 28 is that it doesn't handle strong light sources in the frame as well as the SIGMA. I'm not talking about flair. I'm talking about situations such as a sunset where one shoots against the sun - the SIGMA balances all areas very well, creates nice smooth transitions. And then the 28 blows the highlights beyond repair.

And then of course, both lenses cost about the same but the 28 (to me) is an f/2 lens where the SIGMA is sharp at f/1.4. I even had my 28 calibrated and it was still too soft for my taste at f/1.8. I always stopped it down.

About the reliability issues of the SIGMA, yes, it is true. The one I own is my fourth. But if/when you find one that works well, it is just as reliable as any of the other 3 lenses I own which are all well regarded CANONs.

This is just my take on things ...

[Salma]

Okay, this of course is a personal preference, so I hope I don't upset anyone, but to me the colors of the SIGMA are far more vibrant and have more contrast. A lot of times, I don't even touch the colors, just correct the WB. The images are beautiful as is without PP. The colors of the 28 were kind of washed out and unexciting (and you can't always correct that in PP).

Another thing that I noticed right away when I had the 28 is that it doesn't handle strong light sources in the frame as well as the SIGMA. I'm not talking about flair. I'm talking about situations such as a sunset where one shoots against the sun - the SIGMA balances all areas very well, creates nice smooth transitions. And then the 28 blows the highlights beyond repair.

And then of course, both lenses cost about the same but the 28 (to me) is an f/2 lens where the SIGMA is sharp at f/1.4. I even had my 28 calibrated and it was still too soft for my taste at f/1.8. I always stopped it down.

About the reliability issues of the SIGMA, yes, it is true. The one I own is my fourth. But if/when you find one that works well, it is just as reliable as any of the other 3 lenses I own which are all well regarded CANONs.

This is just my take on things ...
Sounds like something i've heard before, I haven't tested the sigma myself but i've heard alot about it and how it's better than the 28, i'll be purchasing one myself actually.

[pixel_junkie]

One more thing - all lenses I own, I have acquired over a long period of time and are a result of a lot of trial and error. I've owned at least two dozen lenses and I always go for what I think is the best in class. If I have to sell all my lenses and own only one, it will be the SIGMA.

[Salma]

One more thing - all lenses I own, I have acquired over a long period of time and are a result of a lot of trial and error. I've owned at least two dozen lenses and I always go for what I think is the best in class. If I have to sell all my lenses and own only one, it will be the SIGMA.
Which lenses do you have? :lol:

[pixel_junkie]

10-22 f3.5-4.5 - fantastic travel lens, some of my favorite, most original shots were taken with it

CANON 60 Macro - you wanna see sharp? try that thing. Its mind blowing ...

100 f/2 - same as the highly regarded 85 f/1.8, it just gives me a better spread ...

[Salma]

10-22 f3.5-4.5 - fantastic travel lens, some of my favorite, most original shots were taken with it

CANON 60 Macro - you wanna see sharp? try that thing. Its mind blowing ...

100 f/2 - same as the highly regarded 85 f/1.8, it just gives me a better spread ...
Sounds like you have a good bunch there and they're not a rip off either, great collection, do you have any sample shots with the sigma?

[eric gautier]

Thank you ;)

Here's more samples.. SOOC.

1)
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4003/4402158049_f3e83c5ce5_o.jpg

2)
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2769/4402158361_19300469be_o.jpg

3) the MFD of this lens is awesome.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4060/4402158499_2e863623ea_o.jpg

4)
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4025/4402158789_cbab3c31bb_o.jpg

[10megapixel]

Thanks for the pictures. Taken with the 1D3 right?

[eric gautier]

Thanks for the pictures. Taken with the 1D3 right?

Yes.

[AngeloStavrow]

Here are some photos I took wide open to help characterize the bokeh of the lens with 'busy' backgrounds:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2780/4255688774_5182b16866_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/gongzero/4255688774/in/set-72157623038795447/)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2730/4255688662_80320304fe_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/gongzero/4255688662/in/set-72157623038795447/)


And a 100% crop of the selected focus point (the ornament's right eye, your left) to judge sharpness and CA:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4022/4255688584_55843ac294_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/gongzero/4255688584/in/set-72157623038795447/)


All shot on a Canon 20D. This lens really shines on a crop body.


-A

[mastertech01]

Ive been considering this lens lately just to have a light lens to work with at 28mm. But with a 17-35mmL and 28-80mmL Im having difficulty justifying it with 50mm and 85mm primes as well on hand... I just love primes enough to consider it.

Since I shoot 1 series the Sigma 30 is completely out. I have found with the MKIII that I have to desaturate many of my photos so it wont be too much of a disappointment to have shallower color to me.

[fiebru1119]

just picked up this lens as my indoor walkaround prime for my new 1Dm3. these pics make me hopeful!

[10megapixel]

Mine will be here Friday...kinda excited about it.

[fiebru1119]

yep.. looks good to me (no sharpening in DPP - exported to JPG and saved for web in CS2 with no sharpening), focus on black line under lens name and handheld

[alf.g]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2736/4426601358_f6cb66d621.jpg

[ChromeThunder]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4045/4431999147_be7d610d00.jpg

[jazzman]

Here's my new 28 f/1.8, with the neighbor's dog.

[herzi]

Two photos from last night. Both shot wide open, 5D, iso1600.
I love the combination of wide angle and shallow depth of field.

Sry if I compressed pics little too much.

[cure]

my copy is horrible...i got it from a guy off craigslist. basically needed it last min and i knew before hand some copies would be sharp but by luck. i was unlucky ... it worked great in the sun despite the fringing ...wanted the blur in the back but was too bright to stop down.

basically what can i do if my lens back focuses?? this is bad! very upset with the quality it provides for me ...especially at 1.8. i have a canon 40d...there is no micro adjustment, if there was i dont think i'd be that upset...can someone help me please?

[mastertech01]

Send it to Canon for calibration. Better than taking the beating on it for being crappy. Or sell it to someone willing to pay to have it calibrated at a loss.

[EdZep]

There's no great solution, here. Paying for calibration, at non-warranty shop rate, will be nearly half the value of the lens. I had the same problem with my 28 and 40D. I put it in a closet for 10 months, until I did a body upgrade. Microadjusted, and the lens is great. I did feel a bit lucky that it was just a camera+lens alignment issue.

Send it to Canon for calibration. Better than taking the beating on it for being crappy. Or sell it to someone willing to pay to have it calibrated at a loss.

[cure]

thanks guys, i knew about the microadjustment but im not sure when i'll upgrade. i want the 5d but just expensive...i was looking at 50d but its not FF (i want to upgrade to full someday...) i think the 50d has the micro right? is it worth going to 50d if im happy with my 40d already? thanks!

[cure]

There's no great solution, here. Paying for calibration, at non-warranty shop rate, will be nearly half the value of the lens. I had the same problem with my 28 and 40D. I put it in a closet for 10 months, until I did a body upgrade. Microadjusted, and the lens is great. I did feel a bit lucky that it was just a camera+lens alignment issue.


sorry, when you do the micro adjustment, it it look sharp when the 28mm is shot wide open? would you mind posting a few samples?

[BluewookieJim]

Haven't shot with this lens in a while, last night I was out with just my 20D + 28mm, nothing earth shattering here, but it was kind of nice:

http://photos.kodanja.net/img/v4/p387442114-4.jpg

[EdZep]

Check my post at the bottom of this linked page (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=157746&highlight=edzep&page=46). It's pretty sharp, but does get better with stopping down (see the detail crops.

50D does have microadjust. As to whether it's worth it for you, I can't say.

And, these, at f/1.8, which have been lightly processed; I did nothing to hide the purple fringing that's starting to creep in there.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4034/4343097685_4f03012931.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2803/4343097689_b268801086_o.jpg

sorry, when you do the micro adjustment, it it look sharp when the 28mm is shot wide open? would you mind posting a few samples?

[ChromeThunder]

Shot on 5D MKII

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4029/4451557437_cb4671e648.jpg

[TweakMDS]

Shot on 5D MKII


Lovely, just waiting for these babies to bloom here (in the Netherlands). It's a welcome change to 5 months of freezing, snow and slippery roads :D

[VisualOddity]

Just got mine from someone on CL. :woot:

[VisualOddity]

Here are a couple of quick snaps at my desk. These are all wide open @ F/1.8, and the 4th is a %100 crop of the 3rd. Horrible lighting too... :cool:


http://visualoddity.com/28_1pnt8/28_1pnt8-100324-0001.jpg



http://visualoddity.com/28_1pnt8/28_1pnt8-100324-0002.jpg



http://visualoddity.com/28_1pnt8/28_1pnt8-100324-0003.jpg



http://visualoddity.com/28_1pnt8/28_1pnt8_crop-100324-0003.jpg

[monk3y]

I am comparing this and sigma 30mm f/1.4... hmmppp I think I will go for this one

[alf.g]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2617/4164256826_d06c107750.jpg

[sokun]

I love this lens. Although I think I may not have received a sharp copy. Here're some shots from a family shoot I did last Sunday.


1
http://eric-so.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/20100328_Paris_10.jpg
2
http://eric-so.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/20100328_Paris_25.jpg
3
http://eric-so.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/20100328_Paris_19.jpg
4
http://eric-so.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/20100328_Paris_2.jpg
5
http://eric-so.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/20100328_Paris_8.jpg
6
http://eric-so.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/20100328_Paris_13.jpg

[Dannydoo]

I love this lens. Although I think I may not have received a sharp copy. Here're some shots from a family shoot I did last Sunday.


1

2

3

4

5

6


wow... little softness looks better in these pix imo
great pictures.

[Salma]

Here's a shot myself I took yesterday after my sister was practicing her makeup skills on me lol.


http://i43.tinypic.com/rmiwwx.jpg

[sm1rf]

stunning, perfection, WOW!