Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM -SIGMALUX-

[Nickc84]

Is their any major distortion when taking semi close portraits with this lens?

[KenjiS]

Is their any major distortion when taking semi close portraits with this lens?

Yes but its not much and easily correctable

[AJG1]

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5148/5644377994_612231e51d_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/41560617@N07/5644377994/)
Day 360 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/41560617@N07/5644377994/) by Andy_Guyton (http://www.flickr.com/people/41560617@N07/), on Flickr

[jwcdds]

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5148/5644377994_612231e51d_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/41560617@N07/5644377994/)
Day 360 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/41560617@N07/5644377994/) by Andy_Guyton (http://www.flickr.com/people/41560617@N07/), on Flickr

What is this voodoo trickery. :lol: I like the shot. I'm guessing you did actually toss/let go of the camera and catch it again after the shot was exposed.

(Oh, you've got a hot pixel, unless that's a piece of dust. I can see it in the hair.)

[AJG1]

Glad you like it, but there's no way on this earth I would risk throwing my camera gear in the air. Simple levitation is all that it took.....actually No....it was a 2 shot composite, 1 with the camera, 1 without. Just got rid of 'most' of the tripod in CS5.
Hadn't noticed the 'mark' on the hair. Due to the 'wide'ish' aperture it seems that it may be a hot pixel. I'll have to investigate this further. Thanks for the heads up. ;)

[tomcat7886]

Stunning shot. Gr8

[Mookalafalas]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6127/6021859568_28f7b49418_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mookalafalas-pixgalore/6021859568/)
IMG_5652.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mookalafalas-pixgalore/6021859568/) by Mookalafalas (http://www.flickr.com/people/mookalafalas-pixgalore/), on Flickr

[pridash]

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5148/5644377994_612231e51d_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/41560617@N07/5644377994/)
Day 360 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/41560617@N07/5644377994/) by Andy_Guyton (http://www.flickr.com/people/41560617@N07/), on Flickr

So cool! :D

[ChuckingFluff]

A deer? ^^

Ya a deer with a 50mm not cropped. I should of brought it home.

[bedojo]

so happppy ! 5d2 got droped off on my lunch break, so took a few snaps with my favorite lens :D
just to check it focus is still great, no MA, at f 2.0, looks good, 1.4 is a little finiky on my quick test, will have to play with it more after work :D
my gf... being her haha
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6070/6023341932_062322c6e9_b.jpg

[BananaRaw]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6082/6023385306_b0a8e75bf7_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bananaraw/6023385306/)
Freelensing again.. :) +1 in comments! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bananaraw/6023385306/) by BananaRaw (http://www.flickr.com/people/bananaraw/), on Flickr

[plasticmotif]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6139/6020114044_9133f9b4c9_z.jpg

My daughter turned 2. :D

[bedojo]

^ awww how cute :D

[Nickc84]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6142/6023860896_ea0c58ccdb_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nicholascaputo/6023860896/)
IMG_1471high res (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nicholascaputo/6023860896/) by Bokehliciousss (http://www.flickr.com/people/nicholascaputo/), on Flickr

[tkadrum]

^aw, so cute.

Can't read exif on iPad. What camera are you using?

[Nickc84]

Not sure if you mean me or the post above me but it was taken with 5D2 @ 1/60 ISO 1600 F/2.0

[tkadrum]

Not sure if you mean me or the post above me but it was taken with 5D2 @ 1/60 ISO 1600 F/2.0

Thanks. I wanted to know which body you used for these shots.

[PryorJohn]

According to Flickr, it's a Canon 5D MK II.

Great shot. :D

Edited to add: whoops...I just noticed he actually mentioned that in his post...doh!

[KenjiS]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6142/6023860896_ea0c58ccdb_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nicholascaputo/6023860896/)
IMG_1471high res (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nicholascaputo/6023860896/) by Bokehliciousss (http://www.flickr.com/people/nicholascaputo/), on Flickr

Nice shot man! Looks like you got a good copy too :)

[Nickc84]

Thanks guys. Yeah, so far I love it. I haven't used it much outdoors yet so hopefully it doesn't need any MA ..gonna test it tomorrow. The Tamron 28-75 I returned was fine inside but outside missed focus %100.

[Drowned]

So what are the chances of getting a good copy? I really want this lens :bowsdown:

[Nickc84]

75-25 maybe ... gonna post up more samples

[Nickc84]

Nothing special about this one but shows good sharpness and bokeh.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6185/6024092370_be75332d18_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/40950405@N02/6024092370/)
IMG_1475 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/40950405@N02/6024092370/) by ThePhotographer847 (http://www.flickr.com/people/40950405@N02/), on Flickr

[duane0524]

75-25 maybe ... gonna post up more samples

I am convinced that it is much lower than 25%, I just think that folks that are not happy make more noise than those that are.

[Nickc84]

True

[Nickc84]

My Sigma 85 1.4 was really horrible ... Super soft

[Nickc84]

Focused in on his paws

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6078/6023577315_3523401b7d_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/40950405@N02/6023577315/)
IMG_1477 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/40950405@N02/6023577315/) by ThePhotographer847 (http://www.flickr.com/people/40950405@N02/), on Flickr

[Dasweb]

Yeaah just picked mine up last week... Super disappointed as it's amazingly soft, and doesn't focus very well.

[Nickc84]

damn, sorry.

[Dasweb]

Does Sigma exchange if it's that much out of focus? Or am I SOL?

[Nickc84]

if u by from B@H or Adorama you get 30 days for full refund.

[duane0524]

Does Sigma exchange if it's that much out of focus? Or am I SOL?

Return to where you bought it or send it in to Sigma for modifications.

[Dasweb]

if u by from B@H or Adorama you get 30 days for full refund.

Sadly I purchased it locally here in Orlando


Return to where you bought it or send it in to Sigma for modifications.

I'll try to contact Sigma, thanks.

[KenjiS]

Does Sigma exchange if it's that much out of focus? Or am I SOL?

Sigma will calibrate it for you if its really off..and in my opinion, thats a MUCH better option than sending back and playing the lens lotto, More guaranteed to get a good result out of it, And of course B&H and Adorama have 30 day return policies

The Sigmalux is an awesome lens, Seriously, one of my favorite lenses ever and I do not see myself parting with it for a long time, its a lens i can take out, shoot with, and be very happy with the results

[Mookalafalas]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6188/6024027537_fb9bff07f9_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mookalafalas-pixgalore/6024027537/)
IMG_5637.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mookalafalas-pixgalore/6024027537/) by Mookalafalas (http://www.flickr.com/people/mookalafalas-pixgalore/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6063/6024098257_f04dc9455e_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mookalafalas-pixgalore/6024098257/)
IMG_5648.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mookalafalas-pixgalore/6024098257/) by Mookalafalas (http://www.flickr.com/people/mookalafalas-pixgalore/), on Flickr

[Neil B]

http://i53.tinypic.com/2cxi651.jpg

[theextremist04]

http://mjtarnephotography.zenfolio.com/img/v29/p99210056-4.jpg
http://mjtarnephotography.zenfolio.com/img/v33/p447191296-4.jpg

[BananaRaw]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6194/6025982490_0e669cb164_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bananaraw/6025982490/)
Run, Willem, Run! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bananaraw/6025982490/) by BananaRaw (http://www.flickr.com/people/bananaraw/), on Flickr

[thatkatmat]

Having fun at 1.4 on my new 5DmkII....

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Te-0lqOO2nY/TkHn55-7kvI/AAAAAAAAAFE/f8vQr0q2AL8/s1024/IMG_6942.jpg

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-OzrxP6e13hw/TkHn7q-A6mI/AAAAAAAAAFQ/pEBIxBaX7do/s1024/IMG_6929.jpg

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-UNbkZMY1aus/TkHn_TGH3lI/AAAAAAAAAFY/NtuvPLHkBuk/s800/IMG_6925.jpg

[jhayesphotography]

all great exposures everyone, I hope to get my hands on one soon as I sell my Canon 15mm fisheye lens

[Mookalafalas]

Great set, Matt! The first one is fantastic. Your wife looks so nice, as always :)

[thatkatmat]

Thanks Al....I have a great family (I suspect we both do)...

[Mookalafalas]

:):):)

[Macintosh]

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5275/5901679213_aac5f737ca_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alexander_ryzhkov/5901679213/)
IMG_7531_1.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alexander_ryzhkov/5901679213/) by Alexander Ryzhkov (http://www.flickr.com/people/alexander_ryzhkov/), on Flickr

[328iGuy]

Jody Shelley [San Jose Sharks]
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6084/6025077987_d4965020e4_z.jpg

Claude Giroux [Philadelphia Flyers]
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6187/6025629192_5f01748159_z.jpg

Darroll Powe [Minnesota Wild]
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6190/6025628508_255430e15b_z.jpg

[MattD]

Some from London....Borris Bikes.

Couldnt figure out which was the best image, so heres all of them.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6140/6029877188_0b1eb13eba_b.jpg

[BananaRaw]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6075/6028888775_094f176dac_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bananaraw/6028888775/)
The bokeh maker! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bananaraw/6028888775/) by BananaRaw (http://www.flickr.com/people/bananaraw/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6127/6029324528_6c59fd8c75_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bananaraw/6029324528/)
A new way of editing.. :) (free lensed) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bananaraw/6029324528/) by BananaRaw (http://www.flickr.com/people/bananaraw/), on Flickr

[MattD]

pretty random shot - But I quite like the colours.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6081/6030383120_237afc1eff_b.jpg

[HeleneD]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6076/6027385148_d294377b13_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/44832880@N07/6027385148/)
Untitled-2 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/44832880@N07/6027385148/) by hdombrowski3 (http://www.flickr.com/people/44832880@N07/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6146/6027385142_b1bf4620b2_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/44832880@N07/6027385142/)
Untitled-1 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/44832880@N07/6027385142/) by hdombrowski3 (http://www.flickr.com/people/44832880@N07/), on Flickr

[Nickc84]

I love this lens so much!

[jhayesphotography]

just placed my order!! cant wait to get it

[Dizzy321]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6077/6030401476_56c1d61c96_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/davidbrisco/6030401476/)
Jon | Duke | Mayra (http://www.flickr.com/photos/davidbrisco/6030401476/) by davidbrisco (http://www.flickr.com/people/davidbrisco/), on Flickr

[KenjiS]

just placed my order!! cant wait to get it

Congrats, You will LOVE this lens :3

[bedojo]

:) best lens i own,,, well now that i am on the 5d2... the 85mm 1.8 my be giving it a little more competition.
one of the last images i will shot on my 7d.
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6128/6031468032_846b8ffbef_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nathaniel-allen/6031468032/)
mmm... bokeh :) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nathaniel-allen/6031468032/) by Nathaniel.Allen (http://www.flickr.com/people/nathaniel-allen/), on Flickr

[KenjiS]

^- very lovely, Like the warm cast

And the bokeh on this lens is addicting

[bedojo]

thanks!, i had to mask out and balance for her skin separately, was too warm! grass and tree light :P
i love this lens, even more so on full frame :) such pleasing bokeh

[KenjiS]

thanks!, i had to mask out and balance for her skin separately, was too warm! grass and tree light :P
i love this lens, even more so on full frame :) such pleasing bokeh

Thats something i've had a problem with this lens specifically on and thats White Balance, Sometimes i just cant seem to get the colors "right" from this lens...

But most of the time its fine and works great, just usually gives a warmish cast

[Mookalafalas]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6086/6031249149_17e67857ab_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mookalafalas-pixgalore/6031249149/)
IMG_5882-Edit.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mookalafalas-pixgalore/6031249149/) by Mookalafalas (http://www.flickr.com/people/mookalafalas-pixgalore/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6146/6031805992_4a40bf0b68_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mookalafalas-pixgalore/6031805992/)
IMG_5927.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mookalafalas-pixgalore/6031805992/) by Mookalafalas (http://www.flickr.com/people/mookalafalas-pixgalore/), on Flickr

[pridash]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6075/6028888775_094f176dac_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bananaraw/6028888775/)
The bokeh maker! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bananaraw/6028888775/) by BananaRaw (http://www.flickr.com/people/bananaraw/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6127/6029324528_6c59fd8c75_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bananaraw/6029324528/)
A new way of editing.. :) (free lensed) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bananaraw/6029324528/) by BananaRaw (http://www.flickr.com/people/bananaraw/), on Flickr

Love your free-lensing shots!! :)...I'd love to try it but super paranoid about dust! Maybe I'll just try it on my 30D which needs a trip to the service centre for a dial problem! :D

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6086/6031249149_17e67857ab_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mookalafalas-pixgalore/6031249149/)
IMG_5882-Edit.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mookalafalas-pixgalore/6031249149/) by Mookalafalas (http://www.flickr.com/people/mookalafalas-pixgalore/), on Flickr

One of your best portraits you've posted...and definitely a stunning capture in general IMHO. Love that it looks very candid, yet displays a lot personality about the subject. :)

[Mookalafalas]

Thanks, PJ, and glad to see you around! Thought you'd outgrown us :) By they way, I notice the J is back in your preferred nickname. It was gone for a while, wasn't it?

[thatkatmat]

Great conversion Al.....Love it..

bedojo, I'm with you.....This lens really shines on the 5DmkII, the DOF can give it a 3D look very similar to the 50L

[Macintosh]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6067/6034005459_c791174ed7_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alexander_ryzhkov/6034005459/)
IMG_7556_1.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alexander_ryzhkov/6034005459/) by Alexander Ryzhkov (http://www.flickr.com/people/alexander_ryzhkov/), on Flickr
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6088/6034005647_87c50635e1_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alexander_ryzhkov/6034005647/)
IMG_7557_1.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alexander_ryzhkov/6034005647/) by Alexander Ryzhkov (http://www.flickr.com/people/alexander_ryzhkov/), on Flickr

[JayStar86]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6086/6031249149_17e67857ab_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mookalafalas-pixgalore/6031249149/)
IMG_5882-Edit.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mookalafalas-pixgalore/6031249149/) by Mookalafalas (http://www.flickr.com/people/mookalafalas-pixgalore/), on Flickr



very nice portrait man. This is a really good one. If this is someone in your family or rather you should print this and hang it in a 8x10. :D

[Mookalafalas]

Thanks Jay! This is the second picture I've put up this week folks have recommended I print. Sure makes me feel like I'm coming along:D
This is my wife. When I showed it to her she said what she always does "I look so ugly!":rolleyes: She is having a hard time coming to grips with crows feet, etc. now that she is in her 30s. I'll pass the comment along though. Thanks again.

[jhayesphotography]

Mine should be here today......pretty excited I must say

[Nickc84]

Mine should be here today......pretty excited I must say

Nice!

[vipergts831]

Mine should be here today......pretty excited I must say

It will pair up nicely with your 5D :D

[cptrios]

I just got mine back from Sigma. I sent it in for the hell of it, to see if they could correct my need to +12 microadjust. I opened up the package and all that it said had been done was a "firmware update." I of course thought "well that's useless," but indeed, when I tried it out, it still needs MA but only +6 now. It's also much more consistent in general...low-light AF is still shaky, but I'm pretty sure that's true of even perfectly focusing copies.

Incidentally I'll likely be selling this at some time this month (I'm physically downsizing my kit, so it's likely to either be replaced by my tiny little Pentax 50/1.7 or a CV 40/2 pancake), so if anyone's interested let me know!

[pridash]

Thanks, PJ, and glad to see you around! Thought you'd outgrown us :) By they way, I notice the J is back in your preferred nickname. It was gone for a while, wasn't it?

:lol: I'm still around mate - just aint shot much lately with the Siggy! Should be posting by end of month though. :)

And no "PJ" has always been there...but I don't mind what people call me as long as it aint rude! :D

Thanks Jay! This is the second picture I've put up this week folks have recommended I print. Sure makes me feel like I'm coming along:D
This is my wife. When I showed it to her she said what she always does "I look so ugly!":rolleyes: She is having a hard time coming to grips with crows feet, etc. now that she is in her 30s. I'll pass the comment along though. Thanks again.

Women! :rolleyes: :lol:

[328iGuy]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6126/6036553520_5728a057c9_z.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6138/6036553660_deb15cd1d5_z.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6136/6036566796_27d9ff7fa6_z.jpg

[JAPE]

I just got mine back from Sigma. I sent it in for the hell of it, to see if they could correct my need to +12 microadjust. I opened up the package and all that it said had been done was a "firmware update." I of course thought "well that's useless," but indeed, when I tried it out, it still needs MA but only +6 now. It's also much more consistent in general...low-light AF is still shaky, but I'm pretty sure that's true of even perfectly focusing copies.

Incidentally I'll likely be selling this at some time this month (I'm physically downsizing my kit, so it's likely to either be replaced by my tiny little Pentax 50/1.7 or a CV 40/2 pancake), so if anyone's interested let me know!

i didn't know lenses had firmware. How would one go about updating that? Or was this on the camera. I am thinking about sending my lens in.

[ChuckingFluff]

Wide open

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6129/6036185893_e335e652a5_b.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6203/6036186139_f46dedc0d0_b.jpg

[cptrios]

i didn't know lenses had firmware. How would one go about updating that? Or was this on the camera. I am thinking about sending my lens in.

Pretty much any modern electronic device has firmware, particularly those that are built to connect to other electronic devices. For example, earlier copies of one of my flashes, the RD2000, which is small and very simple, required firmware updates to work on the 5D2.

[TheMaggedy]

Love this lens for weddings ...

http://jessica-rester.smugmug.com/Other/Test-Gallery/i-nWjk5SC/0/XL/IMG9177-103-after-sm-XL.jpg

http://jessica-rester.smugmug.com/Other/Test-Gallery/i-ztP32TP/0/XL/IMG9084-10-after-sm-XL.jpg

http://jessica-rester.smugmug.com/Other/Test-Gallery/i-6FsQfM2/0/XL/IMG9147-73-after-sm-XL.jpg

http://jessica-rester.smugmug.com/Other/Test-Gallery/i-T675gR3/0/XL/IMG9162-88-after-sm-XL.jpg

http://jessica-rester.smugmug.com/Other/Test-Gallery/i-Gc9MqwT/0/XL/IMG9166-92-after-sm1-XL.jpg

http://jessica-rester.smugmug.com/Other/Test-Gallery/i-rTsVFFg/0/XL/IMG9216-142-after-sm-XL.jpg

[Cassie]

Sigmalux & 5Dc

http://thompson-photo.smugmug.com/Nature/Sun-Moon-Sky/i-b8MH426/0/L/7999-edit-L.jpg

http://thompson-photo.smugmug.com/Nature/Sun-Moon-Sky/i-L63fHG8/0/L/8000-edit-L.jpg

http://thompson-photo.smugmug.com/Landscapes/Chicagoing/i-MQg3jtt/0/L/8052-edit-L.jpg

http://thompson-photo.smugmug.com/Other/Misc-Stuff/i-x6pQ2mb/0/L/8008-edit-L.jpg

[jhayesphotography]

Just arrived this morning....should have gotten it yesterday. Anyways took it out the box and it had dust on the lens, no biggie but I see there is dust in the lens....that's a problem. Might send it back or call Sigma and see what can be done.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6209/6039824016_bb2c5ce3f3_z.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6137/6039825988_2bb7c337d7_z.jpg

[icebat]

One from today.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6062/6039646586_0b6b87be72_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/seanfarrell/6039646586/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/seanfarrell/6039646586/) by Sean Farrell23 (http://www.flickr.com/people/seanfarrell/), on Flickr

[bradboob]

http://bradboob.com/jackson2/IMG_3695.jpg

my buddy drinking from a straw today, he's so serious, hah.

[SaxonIV]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6087/6040587946_92d143568b_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/saxonfsu/6040587946/)
20110812_8SD1D2_KH4V9153 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/saxonfsu/6040587946/) by McClammaIV (http://www.flickr.com/people/saxonfsu/), on Flickr

[jhayesphotography]

@ SaxonIV, natural lighting?? great shot btw

[SaxonIV]

@ SaxonIV, natural lighting?? great shot btw

All the time man. I don't have patience (or money) for lighting at the moment.

[BananaRaw]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6081/6041616076_89c311853b_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bananaraw/6041616076/)
The Gevabox (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bananaraw/6041616076/) by BananaRaw (http://www.flickr.com/people/bananaraw/), on Flickr

[Nickc84]

Just bought a used 20D on ebay. I wonder how that 8mp sensor is gonna like that EX quality glass.

[vipergts831]

Very heavy crop of my GF during out trip to Ft Lauderdale. This was while i was setting up for a portrait of us and caught her checking her hair through her phone :)

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6125/6042662258_f3b763cfd1_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/prodigy83/6042662258/)
Quick moment (http://www.flickr.com/photos/prodigy83/6042662258/) by Prodigy83 (http://www.flickr.com/people/prodigy83/), on Flickr

[jhayesphotography]

did some shots of DV

click on the photo to see more
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6085/6044054677_a550179db6_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jhayesphotography/sets/72157627311669923/)

[Headshotzx]

^ "Doh!" haha.

[Pedro Zacapa]

Kings Cross St Pancreas?

Nope. Copenhagen Central Station.

[BananaRaw]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6183/6041546129_58266fff62_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bananaraw/6041546129/)
Willem, again.. (free lens) EXPLORED (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bananaraw/6041546129/) by BananaRaw (http://www.flickr.com/people/bananaraw/), on Flickr

[MattD]

A candid shot from Oxford..

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6199/6046360161_b2b9da75bb_b.jpg

[pridash]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6183/6041546129_58266fff62_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bananaraw/6041546129/)
Willem, again.. (free lens) EXPLORED (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bananaraw/6041546129/) by BananaRaw (http://www.flickr.com/people/bananaraw/), on Flickr

You are the master of fee-lensing! :D How many shot did it take ya to get that perfectly focussed?

[SeverianTL]

Sigmalux & 5Dc

http://thompson-photo.smugmug.com/Nature/Sun-Moon-Sky/i-b8MH426/0/L/7999-edit-L.jpg

http://thompson-photo.smugmug.com/Nature/Sun-Moon-Sky/i-L63fHG8/0/L/8000-edit-L.jpg


Great clouds and moon. You ought to post to this thread: http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=730576

[Cassie]

Thanks SeverianTL, I'll check it out!

[Neil B]

i was at the event in Soho, Jay-Z tweeted about it so i grabbed the camera and decided to check it out, don't have pics of Jay-Z but i do have some good video footage of him ...

http://i55.tinypic.com/2f06p3b.jpg

http://i53.tinypic.com/2qaikb4.jpg

http://i52.tinypic.com/2610pdd.jpg

http://i52.tinypic.com/2crnkat.jpg

http://i56.tinypic.com/28b4m6h.jpg

http://i54.tinypic.com/4sh8ue.jpg

we weren't allowed to take pics in there, but i couldn't resist, so i sneeked a few in :wink:

[bedojo]

another one from my last shoot with my 7d last week, this one was another sigmalux, (use it 98% the time) and a e640 in a 22" hobd-w, socked, barely camera right.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6070/6047961381_dc0ac2fcb0_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nathaniel-allen/6047961381/)
_MG_9808-Edit (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nathaniel-allen/6047961381/) by Nathaniel.Allen (http://www.flickr.com/people/nathaniel-allen/), on Flickr

[Nickc84]

another one from my last shoot with my 7d last week, this one was another sigmalux, (use it 98% the time) and a e640 in a 22" hobd-w, socked, barely camera right.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6070/6047961381_dc0ac2fcb0_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nathaniel-allen/6047961381/)
_MG_9808-Edit (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nathaniel-allen/6047961381/) by Nathaniel.Allen (http://www.flickr.com/people/nathaniel-allen/), on Flickr

NIce!

[Nickc84]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6131/6024112970_24c3a589c3.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/40950405@N02/6024112970/)
IMG_1462 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/40950405@N02/6024112970/) by ThePhotographer847 (http://www.flickr.com/people/40950405@N02/), on Flickr

[MattD]

Just some quick shots of my trusty steed - Love my bike (and my 50mm of course)!

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6068/6050678886_8bf06022db_o.jpg

[BananaRaw]

You are the master of fee-lensing! :D How many shot did it take ya to get that perfectly focussed?

Ow thanks! :D

The focus wasn't that difficult, the lightning was harder. The first shots were totally overexposed. So when I was quite sure about the lightning I focused on the focus. I think I had about 5 shots before I had one that was tack sharp.

Today I tried it again but it was very windy so I gave up.. :cry: It fun to do but sometimes you have to be very patient :)

[BananaRaw]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6089/6044901325_2f00d11245_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bananaraw/6044901325/)
Gevabox #2 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bananaraw/6044901325/) by BananaRaw (http://www.flickr.com/people/bananaraw/), on Flickr

[pridash]

Ow thanks! :D

The focus wasn't that difficult, the lightning was harder. The first shots were totally overexposed. So when I was quite sure about the lightning I focused on the focus. I think I had about 5 shots before I had one that was tack sharp.

Today I tried it again but it was very windy so I gave up.. :cry: It fun to do but sometimes you have to be very patient :)

Wow, just FIVE shots? :shock:...I'd think I'd be at it all day to get one in focus! :lol:

How you coping with the dust on the sensor? That's the only thing stopping me doing a lot (if any) free-lensing!

[BananaRaw]

Wow, just FIVE shots? :shock:...I'd think I'd be at it all day to get one in focus! :lol:

How you coping with the dust on the sensor? That's the only thing stopping me doing a lot (if any) free-lensing!

I'm going out now so maybe later on the day a new pic :D I'll count the focus attempts. But with this ladybug there wasn't much time because he climbed up and he ran so the moment only appeared once. About the dust, I don't see any dust in my photographs so I think there's not that much dust coming in. Although I'm planning on cleaning it after my exams.

Ps: I just checked your blog, and it is really informative! Nice work.

[BananaRaw]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6195/6052932393_08583a00b9_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bananaraw/6052932393/)
Canon ef 70-200 F4 IS L (#Diptych) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bananaraw/6052932393/) by BananaRaw (http://www.flickr.com/people/bananaraw/), on Flickr

[jhayesphotography]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6210/6040275023_b070b76a08_z.jpg

[BananaRaw]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6066/6053839536_2a4019f6e8_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bananaraw/6053839536/)


To freelens or not to freelens.. (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bananaraw/6053839536/) by BananaRaw (http://www.flickr.com/people/bananaraw/), on Flickr

[pridash]

I'm going out now so maybe later on the day a new pic :D I'll count the focus attempts. But with this ladybug there wasn't much time because he climbed up and he ran so the moment only appeared once. About the dust, I don't see any dust in my photographs so I think there's not that much dust coming in. Although I'm planning on cleaning it after my exams.

Ps: I just checked your blog, and it is really informative! Nice work.

Dude, you must be crazy good at focussing! Very impressive indeed mate! :D And thanks for comment on the blog...which I really need to update!

And yh, maybe I just need to get over the dust issue and learn to (or pluck up the courage to) clean my sensor once in a while! :oops:

In the meantime, I've tried it on my 30D, which is due for a service and clean anyway. ;) Here's my lame attempt - saved with a bit of sharpening and Topaz Detail!

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6087/6053877302_8fa6f5c544_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/pridash/6053877302/)
Free Lensed (http://www.flickr.com/photos/pridash/6053877302/) by P Lawrence (http://www.flickr.com/people/pridash/), on Flickr

Learned lots of things: -

1) MFD is much closer - guess it works like extension tubes
2) Focussing is frickin hard...but not sure if I should "rock" into focus or adjust the focus ring...or both???
3) When you're trying a new technique, make sure you do it in good light, not when its late in the evening and its dark in your living room. :rolleyes:
4) 30D + 580 + free lensing makes my hand wobble...a lot.
5) I'm super paranoid about dropping my lens
6) I forgot how bad ISO 800 is on the 30D :lol:
7) My Sigma is soft wide open on the 30D

[BananaRaw]

Learned lots of things: -

1) MFD is much closer - guess it works like extension tubes
2) Focussing is frickin hard...but not sure if I should "rock" into focus or adjust the focus ring...or both???
3) When you're trying a new technique, make sure you do it in good light, not when its late in the evening and its dark in your living room. :rolleyes:
4) 30D + 580 + free lensing makes my hand wobble...a lot.
5) I'm super paranoid about dropping my lens
6) I forgot how bad ISO 800 is on the 30D :lol:
7) My Sigma is soft wide open on the 30D

It's a good first attempt! Could be sharper yes, but that's practice. And yes, overall I'm good in mf.

1. I totally agree. That's about the first reason why I do it.
2. A handy tip for getting the focus is to release the lens but not tilt it, then you focus, when it is sharp you focus a little bit further, then you tilt and with a bit +- it should be in focus.
3. I wouldn't try it in sunlight for the first times. Why? You will get overexposed images. It's much easier with less light. If you want much flares, sunlight is the answer :)
4. Yes! I tried to free lens with my 70-200.. I know why I chose my 50mm. A big lens or much weight makes it more difficult.
5. Me too :D
6. Hhaha :D
7. Mine isn't :p

About the dust, I took a closer look and yes there's dust on my sensor.. so my previous comment isn't really true. A few spots are housing on my sensor, no biggie :)

[pridash]

It's a good first attempt! Could be sharper yes, but that's practice. And yes, overall I'm good in mf.

1. I totally agree. That's about the first reason why I do it.
2. A handy tip for getting the focus is to loos the lens but not tilt it, then you focus, when it is sharp you focus a little bit further, then you tilt and with a bit +- it should be in focus.
3. I wouldn't try it in sunlight for the first times. Why? You will get overexposed images. It's much easier with less light. If you want much flares, sunlight is the answer :)
4. Yes! I tried to free lens with my 70-200.. I know why I chose my 50mm. A big lens or much weight makes it more difficult.
5. Me too :D
6. Hhaha :D
7. Mine isn't :p

About the dust, I took a closer look and yes there's dust on my sensor.. so my previous comment isn't true.

Cheers!

Yh, I haven't used the 30D for a long time now so it's hard MF (for me) as I've got used to the focussing screen I have installed on the 5D! But, I'll try it again anyway with the method you described! I'm hoping I can use the techniques on a few portraits on a shoot this weekend. :)

And yh, sadly the Sigma is not so brilliant on the 30D - actually with the lens mounted properly it's a tad sharper wide open...but tbh I don't care - as long as it stays sharp on the 5D I won't complain too much! :D

[Nickc84]

This sounds stupid but is it bad for a lens that works good on a body and use it on a older body that dose not work as good? I wanted to bring my sigma 50 with my 20D on vacation...its a great lens on my 5DII.

[pridash]

This sounds stupid but is it bad for a lens that works good on a body and use it on a older body that dose not work as good? I wanted to bring my sigma 50 with my 20D on vacation...its a great lens on my 5DII.

No! :D...but can't imagine why you would take your 20D over the 5D on vacation!

[philthejuggler]

f/2.8

http://www.philhackettphotography.com/img/v32/p858793246-6.jpg

[cptrios]

No! :D...but can't imagine why you would take your 20D over the 5D on vacation!

Hey, I almost bought a 20D to take to South Africa a couple of years ago, and probably would have if I hadn't wound up taking the trip. Didn't want to have to worry about an expensive body!

[moomoopanda]

Not sure how I feel about this picture..

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6198/6054204767_c6fbcbace7_b.jpg

[Nickc84]

Its a good exposure but it looks like a 16 year old rice mobile.

[JAPE]

If I want to send this lens into sigma for an adjustment for a 60d, is it best to send it in with the 60d camera, since it does not have a micro adjustment feature?

[moomoopanda]

Its a good exposure but it looks like a 16 year old rice mobile.

Your views quickly change when you get a ride. It corners faster than a lot of cars.

[BananaRaw]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6088/6054173894_5e8c9fd7af.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bananaraw/6054173894/)
Flicka! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bananaraw/6054173894/) by BananaRaw  (http://www.flickr.com/people/bananaraw/), on Flickr


http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6069/6055566392_e26bc9f28d_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bananaraw/6055566392/)
Ladybug! (free lens) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bananaraw/6055566392/) by BananaRaw  (http://www.flickr.com/people/bananaraw/), on Flickr

[Nickc84]

No! :D...but can't imagine why you would take your 20D over the 5D on vacation!

I am going to be traveling and stuff and I don't really want to bring my 5D since I just bought it too. I have had stuff stolen out of hotel rooms, cars etc before...don't wanna risk it ..im only going to orlando anyway...

[BananaRaw]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6184/6056398416_d1670c749e_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bananaraw/6056398416/)
Diptych #4 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bananaraw/6056398416/) by BananaRaw  (http://www.flickr.com/people/bananaraw/), on Flickr

[BananaRaw]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6185/6058184083_93e613783f_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bananaraw/6058184083/)
Another free lens shot :) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bananaraw/6058184083/) by BananaRaw  (http://www.flickr.com/people/bananaraw/), on Flickr

Seems like I'm the only Sigma user at the moment LOL!

[mtimber]

I will have some soon...

[boingy]

Subscribed since this is another lens on my want list!

[shujert]

If I want to send this lens into sigma for an adjustment for a 60d, is it best to send it in with the 60d camera, since it does not have a micro adjustment feature?

Yes, that's the only way to ensure proper calibration to your camera body.

[Bobster]

Hey Banana - whats your technique for freelensing?

[PerfectTan]

Hey Banana - whats your technique for freelensing?

You may want to check this out (http://gentlepurespace.com/blog/archives/freelensing-photography-technique)

NOTE: Yes, dust on the sensor is a risk when doing this.

[BananaRaw]

Hey Banana - whats your technique for freelensing?

Bobster, the link that PerfectTan gave is very good.

Basically it something like this. You search a subject that you think would be nice if it's free lensed. Why would you do it? To get closer, like I do for the ladybug shots. To get a nicer bokeh because you shoot at f0. For the tilt and shift effect or for the light that you can leak in.

What do you do? Detach your lens and tilt it to the left or right. Or up or down. The further you move the more light comes in, the harder the exposure is to get right but the more light leaks you get.

In my opinion, the best way is to do it and practice it. It will be frustrating in the beginning but fun afterwards.

And in case you haven't read it, I'll quote myself (I added some things):



Learned lots of things: -

1) MFD is much closer - guess it works like extension tubes
2) Focussing is frickin hard...but not sure if I should "rock" into focus or adjust the focus ring...or both???
3) When you're trying a new technique, make sure you do it in good light, not when its late in the evening and its dark in your living room. :rolleyes:
4) 30D + 580 + free lensing makes my hand wobble...a lot.
5) I'm super paranoid about dropping my lens
6) I forgot how bad ISO 800 is on the 30D :lol:
7) My Sigma is soft wide open on the 30D

It's a good first attempt! Could be sharper yes, but that's practice. And yes, overall I'm good in mf.

1. I totally agree. That's about the first reason why I do it.
2. A handy tip for getting the focus is to release the lens but not tilt it, then you focus, when it is sharp you focus a little bit further, then you tilt and with a bit +- it should be in focus.

I'm doing it without live view and without special focusing screen, so that isn't necessary.

3. I wouldn't try it in sunlight for the first times. Why? You will get overexposed images. It's much easier with less light. If you want much flares, sunlight is the answer :)

4. Yes! I tried to free lens with my 70-200.. I know why I chose my 50mm. A big lens or much weight makes it more difficult. So I would advise you to take a fast prime. I prefer the 50mm, all my pics are taken with it but something like a 35 or 85 should to the job.


5. Me too :D
You need to pay attention to the fact that your lens is lose. And sometimes you're tilting it and when you move it just a bit to far your lens it totally detached from the body. Normally a part is still resting on the body. It isn't obligated to keep it resting on the body. But when you do it like that make sure it stays there too.

6. Hhaha :D
7. Mine isn't :p

Hopefully my english is readable, my main language is dutch :)

[philthejuggler]

EXIF

Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II, f/2 @ 50 mm, 1/8000, ISO 100, Flash

http://www.philhackettphotography.com/img/v32/p1054141690-6.jpg

[sjyap]

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5OPAErB5ijA/Tk6J599OeKI/AAAAAAAABAM/xI-Uo8h6Wzs/s1600/OA_11.jpg


http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pz0-_UqXN1I/Tk6J6R64tqI/AAAAAAAABAQ/GAUj0gaISpU/s1600/OA_12.jpg

[BananaRaw]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6062/6062312032_e72ff974e7_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bananaraw/6062312032/)
Triptych #1 (free lens) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bananaraw/6062312032/) by BananaRaw  (http://www.flickr.com/people/bananaraw/), on Flickr

[hxpham]

My favorite lens!
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6201/6060795481_6a411bd46a_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hxpham/6060795481/)
IMG_5370 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hxpham/6060795481/) by hoangxuanpham (http://www.flickr.com/people/hxpham/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6184/6048597776_0bac50b70b_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hxpham/6048597776/)
IMG_5339 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hxpham/6048597776/) by hoangxuanpham (http://www.flickr.com/people/hxpham/), on Flickr

[BananaRaw]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6209/6064755276_ebba8875cb_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bananaraw/6064755276/)
Triptych #2 (free lens) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bananaraw/6064755276/) by BananaRaw  (http://www.flickr.com/people/bananaraw/), on Flickr

[pridash]

Something a little abstract for a change.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6072/6065188820_a53da3c255_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/pridash/6065188820/)
The Descent (http://www.flickr.com/photos/pridash/6065188820/) by P Lawrence (http://www.flickr.com/people/pridash/), on Flickr

[Nickc84]

Very impressed with the 20D and sigma ...
Moved the focus point over to the owl

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6204/6067781567_479aee68d5_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nicholascaputo/6067781567/)
IMG_6119 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nicholascaputo/6067781567/) by Bokehliciousss (http://www.flickr.com/people/nicholascaputo/), on Flickr

[jhayesphotography]

all great exposures everyone, i need to get out and shoot.....just been to busy with work here lately

[pridash]

First try at the Brenizer Method with the Siggy: -

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6207/6070587028_5735881705_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/pridash/6070587028/)
Strobist "Brenizer Method" (http://www.flickr.com/photos/pridash/6070587028/) by P Lawrence (http://www.flickr.com/people/pridash/), on Flickr

[mtimber]

This lens is wonderful..

f2, 1/200 Sec, ISO 200 on 5d2.

Flash used with black foamie thing...


http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6208/6071080096_ecfc73087c_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/51608005@N03/6071080096/)
Drummer boy (http://www.flickr.com/photos/51608005@N03/6071080096/) by mtimber1971 (http://www.flickr.com/people/51608005@N03/), on Flickr

[Nickc84]

20D + Sigma 50mm

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6201/6071656548_0ee2b5e835_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nicholascaputo/6071656548/)
IMG_6196 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nicholascaputo/6071656548/) by Bokehliciousss (http://www.flickr.com/people/nicholascaputo/), on Flickr

[BananaRaw]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6199/6072642879_1b8808a4b9_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bananaraw/6072642879/)
The Canon AE1 (free lens) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bananaraw/6072642879/) by BananaRaw  (http://www.flickr.com/people/bananaraw/), on Flickr

[Nickc84]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6201/6071656548_0ee2b5e835_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nicholascaputo/6071656548/)
IMG_6196 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nicholascaputo/6071656548/) by Bokehliciousss (http://www.flickr.com/people/nicholascaputo/), on Flickr

[BananaRaw]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6201/6071656548_0ee2b5e835_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nicholascaputo/6071656548/)
IMG_6196 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nicholascaputo/6071656548/) by Bokehliciousss (http://www.flickr.com/people/nicholascaputo/), on Flickr

How many times are you going to post this on the same page? :p

[Nickc84]

20D + Sigma 50mm

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6187/6072712843_567472efb8_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nicholascaputo/6072712843/)
IMG_6249 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nicholascaputo/6072712843/) by Bokehliciousss (http://www.flickr.com/people/nicholascaputo/), on Flickr

[tagakweens]

20D + Sigma 50mm

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6187/6072712843_567472efb8_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nicholascaputo/6072712843/)
IMG_6249 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nicholascaputo/6072712843/) by Bokehliciousss (http://www.flickr.com/people/nicholascaputo/), on Flickr

Wow!

do you mind sharing your "post process"?

Thanks.

[Nickc84]

Sorry about the re posting. I'm on vacation and I'm not used the laptop ...I was trying to post the sunrise pic..

[Nickc84]

Wow!

do you mind sharing your "post process"?

Thanks.

Thanks

I bumped up saturation, some clarity, little contrast and cloned out some tiny birds that were a bit distracting. I wanted the life guard chair to be a little more exposed but.. Oh well

[tagakweens]

Thanks

I bumped up saturation, some clarity, little contrast and cloned out some tiny birds that were a bit distracting. I wanted the life guard chair to be a little more exposed but.. Oh well

thanks for sharing....

Great capture!

life guard chair?

[bedojo]

attended an awesome lighting and retouching workshop over the weekend, alot of it was stuff i already knew, but was amazing to go to. the retouching class was 90% my workflow with a few tweaks that made it a ton better,
things i learned: beautiful models make it so much easier to get a great photo.
and retouching: is evolving so fast, and new methods are comeing out that save time and increase quality.
this was a quavondo and pratik (solstice retouching) 2 day workshop
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6194/6069915979_9b6d8e511a_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nathaniel-allen/6069915979/)
attempt1 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nathaniel-allen/6069915979/) by Nathaniel.Allen (http://www.flickr.com/people/nathaniel-allen/), on Flickr

[Neil B]

http://i53.tinypic.com/or8k2f.jpg

[boingy]

Bedojo, whether those are stockings or not, her legs scare me...

[bedojo]

i know about her legs, im re editing it now trying get color to match

[dlintz]

Bedojo, whether those are stockings or not, her legs scare me...

LOL. I was going to say the same thing.

[bedojo]

what do they look like, i really dont see much of a differance, on the imac or my calibrated screen at home,
i am colorblind.