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

[vipergts831]

I have used the following Canon mount 50mm lense:

Canon 50 1.8: Dirt cheap you get what you pay for.
Canon 50 1.4: Terrible bokeh (this is subjective but for me a deal breaker) This lens is old and in need of an upgrade!
Canon 50 1.2L: Excellent build, IQ and bokeh!
Sigma 50 1.4: Excellent IQ and bokeh! This lens approaches the IQ production of the Canon 50 1.2L at almost 1/3 of the price! It is hands down the best all around 50mm lens you can get on a Canon mount today when you look at IQ vs Price point. If you don't need the build of the 50L then get the sigma.

[Noodlz]

nice shot.

Thanks PJ and triton :)

[idsurfer]

Hey yall, I'm trying to decide between the Canon and Sigma. I've been looking at the charts over on dpReview:

Sigma:
http://www.dpreview.com/lensreviews/sigma_50_1p4_c16/page4.asp

Canon:
http://www.dpreview.com/lensreviews/canon_50_1p4_c16/page4.asp

And from what I'm seeing the Sigma has much better center sharpness, but the Canon isn't behind by much but it's corners are consistently sharper than the Sigmas. I'll be shooting this lense wide open most of the time, so it won't matter much, but have you ever noticed the outer parts of photos being too soft for your tastes? And has anyone owned both and tell me why they went with Sigma? Thanks!


I've had canon 1.4, canon 1.8, and now siggy 1.4 (all 50's). The siggy is by far the standout in terms of IQ, sharpness, and build. Many prefer it's bokeh. I guess I do as well.

[Winwin]

I've used the Canon 50 1.8, the Canon 50 1.4, the Sigma 50 1.4, and the Canon 50 1.2.

50 1.8: Good for the price, but you get what you pay for
50 1.4 (Canon): Bokeh not my taste, and many horror stories of the AF motor failing
50 1.4 (Sigma): Great build, great image quality, but it's hard to get a good copy
50 1.2: Great build, f/1.2 is fun to play with, sharp lens, but stories about focus shift and a bit pricey for my taste... hard to justify the ~$800 - 900 premium over the Sigma 50 1.4

[Neil B]

goodbye to this thread, i sold mine......

[benee]

http://eley.zenfolio.com/img/s3/v40/p842152453-4.jpg

[BryantFC]

Mine comes in tomorrow from being calibrated!

[adamg5]

goodbye to this thread, i sold mine......

what? why? must be getting a 35L

[adamg5]

Mine comes in tomorrow from being calibrated!

nice, just tracked mine and it got delivered to NY an hour ago

[eye2i]

nice, just tracked mine and it got delivered to NY an hour ago
Good stuff bro. You should be happy once this lens comes back. :cool:

[adamg5]

Good stuff bro. You should be happy once this lens comes back. :cool:

cool. I talked to a rep and they will be testing it wide open at 2, 6 and 8 meters, to make sure it's working correctly. He definitely liked the idea of sending both body and lens in, so we shall see...:)

[Neil B]

what? why? must be getting a 35L

Yes sir :)

[OrangeImaging]

50 1.4 (Sigma): Great build, great image quality, but it's hard to get a good copy


How hare? I mean, what percentage of the lenses would you say are sharp/good copies?

[shoenberg3]

With the new batch (new finish), I would say the numbers are similar to that of any high quality lenses. Of course, no one will be able to pull out actual data regarding this.

[mtimber]

http://eley.zenfolio.com/img/s3/v40/p842152453-4.jpg

Nice lighting and expressions. :-)

[benee]

Nice lighting and expressions. :-)


Thanks!

[adamg5]

UPDATE on repair if anyone is interested. I just got off the phone with Sigma NY and they stated they updated firmware and made other adjustments to match my camera body. Apparently some 5D mark II's and Sigma 50's firmware doesn't match up or something and that throws off the calibration/focus etc.
After they do this they take a number of pictures with lens/body to make sure everything is working correctly. They seem pretty knowledgable about the issues we are having, so I hope everything is working great when it comes in. Sigma received lens/body yesterday morning at 9:41am and repair was done about the same time today. It will ship out this evening 3 day UPS. That's a pretty quick turnaround time IMO.

[vipergts831]

^^^ Best move you made was to send both in :cool:

[BryantFC]

UPDATE on repair if anyone is interested. I just got off the phone with Sigma NY and they stated they updated firmware and made other adjustments to match my camera body. Apparently some 5D mark II's and Sigma 50's firmware doesn't match up or something and that throws off the calibration/focus etc.
After they do this they take a number of pictures with lens/body to make sure everything is working correctly. They seem pretty knowledgable about the issues we are having, so I hope everything is working great when it comes in. Sigma received lens/body yesterday morning at 9:41am and repair was done about the same time today. It will ship out this evening 3 day UPS. That's a pretty quick turnaround time IMO.

Best info regarding sending in body and lens. Most people should consider this when sending it in. Mine is on delivery to me today so i'll do some tests when i get home to check it out. I'm more excited just to get the lens back bc i hate my 50 1.8.

[Mast3rChi3f]

http://img846.imageshack.us/img846/483/patuscada06300.jpg

[BryantFC]

http://img846.imageshack.us/img846/483/patuscada06300.jpg

Very sharp!!

[Mookalafalas]

Very sharp!!

and very good all around. Love the toning in the processing.

[BryantFC]

After doing some test shots with my sigma, it does still require a MA but at +5. +5 IS WAY better than before where i had it at +15. Overall, i'm very happy now :).

[Elvis.]

This may just be my next lens!

[The Devil]

http://fc08.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2012/032/f/9/f97d7325c091871941ed3c6c1838aa67-d4oao07.jpg

[Lucretius]

http://just.razzi.me/photos/389016/5e39257.jpg (http://razzi.me/p/389016)

[superNoid]

Can someone help explain the best ways of going about buying this lens? I need a prime, and my understanding is that the Sigma 50 1.4 is much better than the Canon 50 1.4, right? So if I were to buy a Sigma, should I first immediately run some tests to test the focusing? And then if it needs adjusting.. whats Sigma's policy on getting copies calibrated? Is that free? Free for only a period of time? (30, 60 days) and what about cost of shipping?

I dont want to buy a lens knowing I run the chance of a bad copy, I hate that. But is it worth it in the end an how much time/money does it stack to the initial retail cost?

Thanks

[BryantFC]

Can someone help explain the best ways of going about buying this lens? I need a prime, and my understanding is that the Sigma 50 1.4 is much better than the Canon 50 1.4, right? So if I were to buy a Sigma, should I first immediate run some tests to test the focusing? And then if it needs adjusting.. whats Sigma's policy on getting copies calibrated? Is that free? Free for only a period of time? (30, 60 days) and what about cost of shipping?

I dont want to buy a lens knowing I run the chance of a bad copy, I hate that. But is it worth it in the end an how much time/money does it stack to the initial retail cost?

Thanks

It has a 3 year warranty if you're concerned. All you pay is shipping and it takes about a week or so to get it back.

[superNoid]

It has a 3 year warranty if you're concerned. All you pay is shipping and it takes about a week or so to get it back.

Thanks for the quick and informative response. One other question.. how does this lens stack up for shooting video? When I get a prime I'd like to shoot more video, currently using my 24-70 2.8L works but its so heavy that its challenging. And my 24-70 doesn't have IS.. if that helps for video?

Is IS or Sigmas equivalent recommended for video?

[BryantFC]

Thanks for the quick and informative response. One other question.. how does this lens stack up for shooting video? When I get a prime I'd like to shoot more video, currently using my 24-70 2.8L works but its so heavy that its challenging. And my 24-70 doesn't have IS.. if that helps for video?

Is IS or Sigmas equivalent recommended for video?

It works fine. I use this 50mm on a 5DII and video wise it stacks up fine. I'm thinking about buying a 24-70 2.8L so how is that for video? Trying to lighten my load of lenses when I don't feel like carrying all of my primes..

I shot this video on a Canon 60D mostly with a Sigma 30mm f1.4 and the quality is very similar.
http://vimeo.com/28339471

check it out!

i sent my sigma in to get it recalibrated but only sent the lens in. After doing some further tests, it's sharper now.

[Neil B]

Thanks for the quick and informative response. One other question.. how does this lens stack up for shooting video? When I get a prime I'd like to shoot more video, currently using my 24-70 2.8L works but its so heavy that its challenging. And my 24-70 doesn't have IS.. if that helps for video?

Is IS or Sigmas equivalent recommended for video?

i have used the 50 1.4 for video and i got same great results, you can also try the sigma 20mm 1.8 its another good lens for video on the FF

[The Devil]

IS for video is indeed recommended, if you shoot handheld. On a tripod it does sod all.
And no, there aren't any non-tele primes with IS.
Your best bet is just getting a zoom with IS, i.e the Sigma 17-50 OS or the Canon 17-55mm IS, or if you want weather sealing then the 24-105 F4L.
On a tripod it'll do just fine.

[superNoid]

Video looks good! The 24-70 is an amazing carry lens, it doesn't just about everything I want. I just need a prime for a bit sharper and that 50 eye/look.

[The Devil]

On a 7D I'd actually recommend the Sigma 30mm F1.4 rather than the 50mm, 'cause the latter has the FoV of a ~80mm lens on a crop sensor body.

[BryantFC]

On a 7D I'd actually recommend the Sigma 30mm F1.4 rather than the 50mm, 'cause the latter has the FoV of a ~80mm lens on a crop sensor body.

+1.

[Cassie]

http://img846.imageshack.us/img846/483/patuscada06300.jpg

LOVE it:)

[superNoid]

On a 7D I'd actually recommend the Sigma 30mm F1.4 rather than the 50mm, 'cause the latter has the FoV of a ~80mm lens on a crop sensor body.

Mathematically that makes sense to me, considering the crop multiplier. How is the 30m 1.4? I had only been looking at 50s honestly.. so perhaps its time I start looking at 30mm due to the sensor difference. To be honest, I never really took that into consideration.

[benee]

Mathematically that makes sense to me, considering the crop multiplier. How is the 30m 1.4? I had only been looking at 50s honestly.. so perhaps its time I start looking at 30mm due to the sensor difference. To be honest, I never really took that into consideration.

The 30 1.4 is GREAT! It was my fav lens before I went FF. If you are shooting crop, you definitely want the 30 over the - its a much mor useable length.

[superNoid]

The 30 1.4 is GREAT! It was my fav lens before I went FF. If you are shooting crop, you definitely want the 30 over the - its a much mor useable length.

Thanks for your input. I'm currently using my 24-70L for my carry lens so that focal length allows me room to play, and I think quite honestly I don't notice the crop FoV much because I can adjust on the fly you know? I don't own a prime yet and have been looking for months.

Because of my out of sight out of mind mentality with my zoom, I completely forgot about that multiplier when considering a prime. I initially started looking at 50mm, and it was my impression that for the money the Sigma was the best choice. Now (thanks to you all), I am reminded that 50mm probably isn't the best prime for a crop sensor like the 7D.

Will the 30mm even work on a FF camera? I'm not sure I'll ever upgrade from my 7D, if so.. years and year and years from now so its not a deal breaker if it doesn't. I know the mount is the same, but I read a review of the 30mm just now that mentioned FF cameras not really working with the 30mm. Just want to make sure was all.

Anyone here have any links that could help sell me on the 30mm from Sigma? Also any other recommendations for lenses in that range from other brands? My 24-70L wasn't cheap and I see the 35L is right up there.. about twice as much as I'd want to spend on my first prime to be honest.

Thanks!

[benee]

Will the 30mm even work on a FF camera? I'm not sure I'll ever upgrade from my 7D, if so.. years and year and years from now so its not a deal breaker if it doesn't. I know the mount is the same, but I read a review of the 30mm just now that mentioned FF cameras not really working with the 30mm. Just want to make sure was all.

Thanks!

The 30mm will attach to a FF camera, but it will vignetter horribly. You'll see in my signature that I now have a 35 f2 from Canon; the Sigma really isn't an option on FF. If you're going to stay crop for a while, definitely get the Sigma 30.

[The Devil]

The Sigma 30mm F1.4 is a lens designed for crop sensor DSLRs, meaning it has a smaller image circle.

[bobos]

Anyway, ima post something on subject.

Gotta send this dang thing in already and I've only had it for a month...
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7027/6793238237_01c1aa52c7_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/48886608@N04/6793238237/)
IMG_8382 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/48886608@N04/6793238237/)

A little free-lensing
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7168/6793208857_1577fb2e44_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/48886608@N04/6793208857/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/48886608@N04/6793208857/) by TaylorD245 (http://www.flickr.com/people/48886608@N04/), on Flickr

[tomcat7886]

http://just.razzi.me/photos/389016/5e39257.jpg (http://razzi.me/p/389016)

Like the vibrant colors! ;)

[benee]

Anyway, ima post something on subject.

Gotta send this dang thing in already and I've only had it for a month...


A little free-lensing
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7168/6793208857_1577fb2e44_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/48886608@N04/6793208857/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/48886608@N04/6793208857/) by TaylorD245 (http://www.flickr.com/people/48886608@N04/), on Flickr

Thanks for getting us back OT. I dig the second shot - good balance of dark and light tone

[BryantFC]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7154/6809506611_69a57cd4d0_b.jpg

[bobos]

Thanks for getting us back OT. I dig the second shot - good balance of dark and light tone

Thank you sir! ;)

[Logicus]

So I know the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 is typically used wide open (in fact, I use mine a lot for concerts, low light, etc...) but I recently had my 40d take a tumble with my 10-24 on it while in Red River Gorge in eastern Kentucky, and all I had otherwise was my 5dMkII with my Sigma 50mm, so I pulled it out and used it the rest of the day for, what else? Waterfall shots! Never thought I'd pull the 50mm out for landscape photos!

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7025/6407573655_7c77196c80_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/logicusaeturnus/6407573655/)


This is actually a 9-image HDR shot, but the 50mm took it!

[Golden Hunter]

Logicus, I like everything about this shot. I like the shutter speed for the water motion and I am impressed with the HDR the most. IMO, this is how HDR should look. Did you manually blend these images? Nice work.

[Golden Hunter]

Mika @ f/2
http://i779.photobucket.com/albums/yy78/BrentML/Pets/Mika/_MG_2121.jpg

@ f/2.8
http://i779.photobucket.com/albums/yy78/BrentML/Pets/Mika/_MG_1703.jpg

[adamg5]

^^ Sigmalux at its best :)

[Logicus]

Logicus, I like everything about this shot. I like the shutter speed for the water motion and I am impressed with the HDR the most. IMO, this is how HDR should look. Did you manually blend these images? Nice work.

Thanks, I use Dynamic Photo HDR to put the images together and I do most of the color, sharpness, noise issues, etc... in PS. Tripod was setup in wet sand, so had to get my shots fast! Taken at f/7.1 aperture.

Thanks again.

[BryantFC]

UPDATE if anyone cares :)
Just got my 5D mark II and Sigmalux back from NY and took a couple of test shots and it seems a whole lot sharper at 1.4 then it was previously. I'm no pro by any means, so I will post some shots as soon as I get to use it more. I also got to take some shots with the 135L for the first time and its freakin crazy sharp!! :)

Congrats! Glad it works out well for you. I've thought about getting rid of mine but I think i'll keep it. I thought of moving to the canon version due to weight but figured i like the bokeh on this lens a bit too much. Also after doing intitial testing, mine is best sharpest at -5 MA. Seems good enough for me since i didn't send my body in.

[adamg5]

BryantFC,
I was looking at some old pics here in the archive and all of the ones that I saw from you were super sharp, even before you sent it in...

[BryantFC]

BryantFC,
I was looking at some old pics here in the archive and all of the ones that I saw from you were super sharp, even before you sent it in...

LOL. i guess i'm wanting a 50L performance of this lens? :/.

[Lucretius]

http://just.razzi.me/photos/392897/fb9bb6b.jpg (http://razzi.me/p/392897)

[adamg5]

me to, but it's a huge difference in money, maybe not so much quality etc. if you have a good sigma copy.
Well for the time being I say we save up for the 50L II :)

[shoenberg3]

Just got this lens and took some test shots.

It definitely has "magical" character that I was looking for.

I think this lens and 5D is a match made in heaven.

[idsurfer]

Logicus, I like everything about this shot. I like the shutter speed for the water motion and I am impressed with the HDR the most. IMO, this is how HDR should look. Did you manually blend these images? Nice work.


I second this comment. Very nice image. Also one that hits home a bit. I spent part of my high school years and college in Louisville/Lexington. Then moved out west and never went back. My family is still there. Many of my buddies and my 2 brothers would go to the Red River Gorge and always told me how cool it was. Part of KY I needed to see. I have never been. I need to make it a point to get there one of these years. Great shot...thanks for sharing.

[Logicus]

I second this comment. Very nice image. Also one that hits home a bit. I spent part of my high school years and college in Louisville/Lexington. Then moved out west and never went back. My family is still there. Many of my buddies and my 2 brothers would go to the Red River Gorge and always told me how cool it was. Part of KY I needed to see. I have never been. I need to make it a point to get there one of these years. Great shot...thanks for sharing.

Thanks, it's a gorgeous place, for sure!

[Jaynez]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7026/6819660577_2d17915699_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jaynez/6819660577/)


http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7169/6819674543_1f24a3c751_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jaynez/6819674543/)

[tomcat7886]

@jaynez - nice work on the processing.

[shoenberg3]

First day with the lens. Lens is a dream. Couldn't be happier.



http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7008/6820275511_1aabe0d5e8_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/53393917@N05/6820275511/)
IMG_7298 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/53393917@N05/6820275511/) by v1rtu0so (http://www.flickr.com/people/53393917@N05/), on Flickr



http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7010/6820273729_52d9caf44a_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/53393917@N05/6820273729/)
IMG_7296 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/53393917@N05/6820273729/) by v1rtu0so (http://www.flickr.com/people/53393917@N05/), on Flickr




http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7153/6820271919_5effac930e_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/53393917@N05/6820271919/)
IMG_7281 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/53393917@N05/6820271919/) by v1rtu0so (http://www.flickr.com/people/53393917@N05/), on Flickr




http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7028/6820271095_0919956507.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/53393917@N05/6820271095/)
IMG_7279 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/53393917@N05/6820271095/) by v1rtu0so (http://www.flickr.com/people/53393917@N05/), on Flickr






http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7010/6820269449_753786ec84_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/53393917@N05/6820269449/)
IMG_7274 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/53393917@N05/6820269449/) by v1rtu0so (http://www.flickr.com/people/53393917@N05/), on Flickr

[Jaynez]

@jaynez - nice work on the processing.

Thank You

[MinGrey02Stg2]

http://i822.photobucket.com/albums/zz144/MinGrey02Stg2/Sigma%2050/IMG_54952.jpg

[eye2i]

UPDATE if anyone cares :)
Just got my 5D mark II and Sigmalux back from NY and took a couple of test shots and it seems a whole lot sharper at 1.4 then it was previously. I'm no pro by any means, so I will post some shots as soon as I get to use it more. I also got to take some shots with the 135L for the first time and its freakin crazy sharp!! :)
Happy for you. :cool:

[Jaynez]

http://i822.photobucket.com/albums/zz144/MinGrey02Stg2/Sigma%2050/IMG_54952.jpg

Very well done, love those eyes

[Mookalafalas]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7010/6820273729_52d9caf44a_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/53393917@N05/6820273729/)
IMG_7296 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/53393917@N05/6820273729/) by v1rtu0so (http://www.flickr.com/people/53393917@N05/), on Flickr


Love this!

Went to a Lantern festival event here in Taiwan. Did some night shooting.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7030/6829222489_22212b2e69_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mookalafalas-pixgalore/6829222489/)
In front of the Lake of Floating Lanterns (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mookalafalas-pixgalore/6829222489/) by Mookalafalas (http://www.flickr.com/people/mookalafalas-pixgalore/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7153/6829221301_e78aeb5a39_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mookalafalas-pixgalore/6829221301/)
How did I sink to this? (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mookalafalas-pixgalore/6829221301/) by Mookalafalas (http://www.flickr.com/people/mookalafalas-pixgalore/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7161/6829256427_3a2231a29e_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mookalafalas-pixgalore/6829256427/)
20120204-IMG_6162.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mookalafalas-pixgalore/6829256427/) by Mookalafalas (http://www.flickr.com/people/mookalafalas-pixgalore/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7016/6829255921_c01069c16d_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mookalafalas-pixgalore/6829255921/)
20120204-IMG_6103.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mookalafalas-pixgalore/6829255921/) by Mookalafalas (http://www.flickr.com/people/mookalafalas-pixgalore/), on Flickr

[fotuwe]

IMAGE

2 things:

- shadow on her shoulder make you think she is super thin (looks strange)
- thats some heavy PP on her eyes... less is more :P

Shes a cutie :)

[Golden Hunter]

http://i779.photobucket.com/albums/yy78/BrentML/_MG_2277b.jpg

[Winwin]

f/1.4


http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g350/winwinphoto/IMG_7677-1.jpg

[BryantFC]

Here are a couple shots that i took in low light but at ISO 1600 on my 5DII. Got this calibrated from sigma and only sent my lens in. All shot wide open at f1.4. My thoughts? SHARPER than before! If i stop it down a bit more it's really sharper compared to how i had it out of the box. Definitely my keeper lens :).

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7154/6833630863_6d578d56cf_b.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7175/6833634609_5e3f929c59_b.jpg

[h4ppydaze]

Just received my 50 1.4!

Fantastic lens, but out of the box it has HORRIBLE front focus. Like several feet in front of the subject. I guess I have to box it back up and send it to Sigma with my camera body... hope no one calls for a job in the meantime :/

[Winwin]

f/1.8


http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g350/winwinphoto/IMG_7787.jpg

[short_wave]

I haven't looked through all 495 pages of this thread so please forgive me if this has already been answered or there is photo evidence to the contrary! ;)

I'm trying to decide between this lens and the Canon version. Do you think that lens a no-go for the T2i? I don't have the ability to MA and I'm not sure if Sigma would calibrate an "entry level" body like mine. I would more than likely purchase new in hopes of me getting a good copy.

I really like this lens but the focusing issues are scaring me away.

[Winwin]

I haven't looked through all 495 pages of this thread so please forgive me if this has already been answered or there is photo evidence to the contrary! ;)

I'm trying to decide between this lens and the Canon version. Do you think that lens a no-go for the T2i? I don't have the ability to MA and I'm not sure if Sigma would calibrate an "entry level" body like mine. I would more than likely purchase new in hopes of me getting a good copy.

I really like this lens but the focusing issues are scaring me away.

For your t2i, grab the 30mm.

[BryantFC]

For your t2i, grab the 30mm.

+1. if you grabbed this, it'll be around 84mm on your t2i.

[short_wave]

Thanks guys!

I will check the 30mm out. Though I wanted to get this lens so that I could transition to FF without selling all my gear (sloooow transition though haha). Based off this, still a good idea to get the 30mm?

[BryantFC]

Thanks guys!

I will check the 30mm out. Though I wanted to get this lens so that I could transition to FF without selling all my gear (sloooow transition though haha). Based off this, still a good idea to get the 30mm?

You can pick up the 30mm for the time being and then when you move to FF, just sell it to fund the sigma 50mm. That's what i did when i moved from a 60D to a 5Dc. The quality in images is very similar.

[shoenberg3]

Grab the sigma 50mm and you will be happy either way.
84mm (50 on crop) is still a great range. In addition, it seems like focusing issues are rarer for the recent models with new finish.

[Winwin]

You can pick up the 30mm for the time being and then when you move to FF, just sell it to fund the sigma 50mm. That's what i did when i moved from a 60D to a 5Dc. The quality in images is very similar.

I did the same thing when I went XSI -> 5D. The SIgma 30mm is easy to sell too :)

[Golden Hunter]

Just received my 50 1.4!

Fantastic lens, but out of the box it has HORRIBLE front focus. Like several feet in front of the subject. I guess I have to box it back up and send it to Sigma with my camera body... hope no one calls for a job in the meantime :/

Sending the body in would depend on what body you have. They will calibrate the lens close and if you have a body with micro-adjust, you can fine-tune it, so there should be no need to send the body. If, however, your body does not have MA, I would opt to send in the body, to be sure that it is spot on to your body. There are manufacturing tolerances in bodies as well and with the very fine DOF of a 1.4 aperture, I would want it calibrated to said body. I did this, as I have a 30D which I could not MA, whereas my 5D2 was able to MA. They calibrated it to my 30D and I MA'd the 5D2.

[idsurfer]

Thanks guys!

I will check the 30mm out. Though I wanted to get this lens so that I could transition to FF without selling all my gear (sloooow transition though haha). Based off this, still a good idea to get the 30mm?

You have the 50 1.8... get the 30 mm. I think you will find it very useful on you camera. You can sell it in a matter of hours here if you need to.

[short_wave]

You have the 50 1.8... get the 30 mm. I think you will find it very useful on you camera. You can sell it in a matter of hours here if you need to.

That's the thing, I sold my 1.8 in hopes of putting a 1.4 in its place.

[h4ppydaze]

Sending the body in would depend on what body you have. They will calibrate the lens close and if you have a body with micro-adjust, you can fine-tune it, so there should be no need to send the body. If, however, your body does not have MA, I would opt to send in the body, to be sure that it is spot on to your body. There are manufacturing tolerances in bodies as well and with the very fine DOF of a 1.4 aperture, I would want it calibrated to said body. I did this, as I have a 30D which I could not MA, whereas my 5D2 was able to MA. They calibrated it to my 30D and I MA'd the 5D2.

yes I was going to send it in with my T2i which does not have MA. I will be using this with a 1Diii and a Canon EOS A2 as well, so I figure I'd calibrate it to the weakest link.

[Golden Hunter]

yes I was going to send it in with my T2i which does not have MA. I will be using this with a 1Diii and a Canon EOS A2 as well, so I figure I'd calibrate it to the weakest link.

Go for it. I took mine in and it came back calibrated perfectly. Good luck.

[OTD]

http://i408.photobucket.com/albums/pp162/flb18r/IMG_3909.jpg



Camera Maker: Canon
Camera Model: Canon EOS REBEL T3i
Lens: 50mm
Image Date: 2012-02-07 02:02:14 -0700
Focal Length: 50mm
Focus Distance: 2.38m
Aperture: f/1.4
Exposure Time: 0.0063 s (1/160)
ISO equiv: 160
Exposure Bias: none
Metering Mode: Matrix
Exposure: Manual
Exposure Mode: Manual
White Balance: Auto
Flash Fired: No (enforced)
GPS Coordinate: undefined, undefined
Software:Lightroom

[h4ppydaze]

Go for it. I took mine in and it came back calibrated perfectly. Good luck.

thanks, fingers crossed

Shipped her out today, should get to Sigma next Tuesday. I can't believe I'll be without my camera for two weeks or more :(

[BryantFC]

Man, adam! Those look great! Sharp and on point at least to my eyes. Think we've just been pixel peeping too much :/.

[adamg5]

Man, adam! Those look great! Sharp and on point at least to my eyes. Think we've just been pixel peeping too much :/.

Yeah man my head hurts :) thanks for the pick me up

[shoenberg3]

Looks great.

Funny, now we are both happy Sigma 50 owners!

I posted few shots with mine 2 pages back.

[adamg5]

Ya man I saw your images, they look real good :)

[triton3k]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7017/6842008191_13b5b6c1b9_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/denn-ice/6842008191/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/denn-ice/6842008191/) by Denn-Ice (http://www.flickr.com/people/denn-ice/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7170/6842009773_92dbd799fd_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/denn-ice/6842009773/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/denn-ice/6842009773/) by Denn-Ice (http://www.flickr.com/people/denn-ice/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7168/6842011839_a3e764d445_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/denn-ice/6842011839/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/denn-ice/6842011839/) by Denn-Ice (http://www.flickr.com/people/denn-ice/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7167/6842012737_97e52d02cb_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/denn-ice/6842012737/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/denn-ice/6842012737/) by Denn-Ice (http://www.flickr.com/people/denn-ice/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7021/6842013203_6a65f2fee6_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/denn-ice/6842013203/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/denn-ice/6842013203/) by Denn-Ice (http://www.flickr.com/people/denn-ice/), on Flickr

[giCe]

Some food photography on a newly acquired 50mm 1.4 for the 60D!
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7149/6839758029_ffacec24f2_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/30639301@N00/6839758029/)
20120204-IMG_3398.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/30639301@N00/6839758029/) by g.choy (http://www.flickr.com/people/30639301@N00/), on Flickr
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7159/6839730441_1db0ee0663_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/30639301@N00/6839730441/)
20120204-IMG_3255.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/30639301@N00/6839730441/) by g.choy (http://www.flickr.com/people/30639301@N00/), on Flickr
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7160/6839728413_1aa0e80641_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/30639301@N00/6839728413/)
20120204-IMG_3245.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/30639301@N00/6839728413/) by g.choy (http://www.flickr.com/people/30639301@N00/), on Flickr
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7008/6839718671_21da289e04_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/30639301@N00/6839718671/)
20120204-IMG_3209.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/30639301@N00/6839718671/) by g.choy (http://www.flickr.com/people/30639301@N00/), on Flickr

[ChuckingFluff]

Poppy at Niagara on the Lake.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7141/6755768229_42cae99454_b.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7162/6755768361_aced31a828_b.jpg

[p360]

Homework -

http://pcdn.500px.net/4906860/0bc3b94820936b217eee6fb622b1358c5b1f8361/4.jpg

[p360]

^^ Beautiful Dog, Fluff..!

[Neil B]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7017/6842008191_13b5b6c1b9_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/denn-ice/6842008191/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/denn-ice/6842008191/) by Denn-Ice (http://www.flickr.com/people/denn-ice/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7170/6842009773_92dbd799fd_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/denn-ice/6842009773/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/denn-ice/6842009773/) by Denn-Ice (http://www.flickr.com/people/denn-ice/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7168/6842011839_a3e764d445_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/denn-ice/6842011839/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/denn-ice/6842011839/) by Denn-Ice (http://www.flickr.com/people/denn-ice/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7167/6842012737_97e52d02cb_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/denn-ice/6842012737/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/denn-ice/6842012737/) by Denn-Ice (http://www.flickr.com/people/denn-ice/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7021/6842013203_6a65f2fee6_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/denn-ice/6842013203/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/denn-ice/6842013203/) by Denn-Ice (http://www.flickr.com/people/denn-ice/), on Flickr

very nice set, i like what you are doing with that 50, shes is in good hands :)

[tomcat7886]

Poppy at Niagara on the Lake.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7141/6755768229_42cae99454_b.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7162/6755768361_aced31a828_b.jpg

adorable. :D

[triton3k]

very nice set, i like what you are doing with that 50, shes is in good hands :)


thanks bro. May be getting rid of her for the 85mm 1.8 after I get the 35L.
Decisions Decisions.

[del_REAL]

Here's my a couple my my son.

578724

578725

[Golden Hunter]

Looks like Poppy above, but with a pink nose

http://i779.photobucket.com/albums/yy78/BrentML/Pets/Mika/_MG_2378.jpg

[bobos]

Looks like Poppy above, but with a pink nose

http://i779.photobucket.com/albums/yy78/BrentML/Pets/Mika/_MG_2378.jpg

Cute dog!

___________


I can't stop taking these types of photos...

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7058/6849141923_aea4541258_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/48886608@N04/6849141923/)
untitled-58_stitch (http://www.flickr.com/photos/48886608@N04/6849141923/) by TaylorD245 (http://www.flickr.com/people/48886608@N04/), on Flickr

[Golden Hunter]

Cute dog!



Thanks. Your car looks in good shape. Always thought those cars were good looking.

[idsurfer]

Man, I grabbed this lens to replace my siggy 30 a few weeks back, but at the same time I picked up another lens that has received most of my attention (it will go unnamed). So, nothing special but feel compelled to share something! Mainly just like the little guy's curls! I promise, better stuff to come...

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7014/6849773369_bb59decf6d_z.jpg

[Golden Hunter]

Man, I grabbed this lens to replace my siggy 30 a few weeks back, but at the same time I picked up another lens that has received most of my attention (it will go unnamed). So, nothing special but feel compelled to share something! Mainly just like the little guy's curls! I promise, better stuff to come...

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7014/6849773369_bb59decf6d_z.jpg
This is a good candid shot. The processing really works.

[short_wave]

Here's my a couple my my son.

578724

578725

Great shots!

I see that you also have the 30mm 1.4. Is that so you can get a "true" 50mm look out of the T2i?

I just purchased my Siggy 50 1.4 and I can wait to try it out!

[Lore]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7164/6843340141_9ba7a349fa_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/lorephoto/6843340141/)
Day 39 - Draw (http://www.flickr.com/photos/lorephoto/6843340141/) by lorephoto (http://www.flickr.com/people/lorephoto/), on Flickr

[del_REAL]

Great shots!

I see that you also have the 30mm 1.4. Is that so you can get a "true" 50mm look out of the T2i?

I just purchased my Siggy 50 1.4 and I can wait to try it out!

thanks! Yes...... I just bought the sigma 30 from this FM and got it today.. cant wait to try it but yes my sigma 30 would be a 48mm and my sigma 50 would be a 80mm on my T2i. I'll keep you posted on what I think of it :) but other then that i heard the sigma 30 is a must on a crop..

[Dreamt]

thanks! Yes...... I just bought the sigma 30 from this FM and got it today.. cant wait to try it but yes my sigma 30 would be a 48mm and my sigma 50 would be a 80mm on my T2i. I'll keep you posted on what I think of it :) but other then that i heard the sigma 30 is a must on a crop..

Your Sigma 30mm will be a 30 on a crop, it's designed for a crop sensor.

[Winwin]

f/1.4

http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g350/winwinphoto/IMG_7902.jpg




f/3.5

http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g350/winwinphoto/IMG_7942.jpg




http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g350/winwinphoto/IMG_7934.jpg

http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g350/winwinphoto/IMG_7935.jpg

http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g350/winwinphoto/IMG_7936.jpg

http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g350/winwinphoto/IMG_7954.jpg

http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g350/winwinphoto/IMG_7965.jpg

[short_wave]

Your Sigma 30mm will be a 30 on a crop, it's designed for a crop sensor.

Interesting.

May have to sell the 85 1.8 and get the 30mm since the Sigma 50 will function like an 85mm on crop.

[idsurfer]

Interesting.

May have to sell the 85 1.8 and get the 30mm since the Sigma 50 will function like an 85mm on crop.

A better way to go is to sell the 50 and get the 30. The 30 and the 50 are only going to have a 15 mm FOV difference. The 30/85 prime split is great on your camera. The above statement is misleading. FF equivalent...the siggy 30 is 48 mm and the siggy 50 is 80 mm. It's just that the siggy 30 isn't designed to work on a FF camera. That doesn't chance the FOV.

[short_wave]

A better way to go is to sell the 50 and get the 30. The 30 and the 50 are only going to have a 15 mm FOV difference. The 30/85 prime split is great on your camera. The above statement is misleading. FF equivalent...the siggy 30 is 48 mm and the siggy 50 is 80 mm. It's just that the siggy 30 isn't designed to work on a FF camera. That doesn't chance the FOV.

Just bought the 50mm so I'm going to keep it for a while. :)But I do want to go FF soon so the lenses can make the transition.

I didn't mind the 50mm 1.8 on my T2i. Very useable for indoor stuff and sharp. I just want something that will bridge the gap between my 8mm and the 50mm so maybe the 30mm is not the answer.

Anyways, enough talk...more pics!!! :)

[Dreamt]

A better way to go is to sell the 50 and get the 30. The 30 and the 50 are only going to have a 15 mm FOV difference. The 30/85 prime split is great on your camera. The above statement is misleading. FF equivalent...the siggy 30 is 48 mm and the siggy 50 is 80 mm. It's just that the siggy 30 isn't designed to work on a FF camera. That doesn't chance the FOV.

Your'e right, the 30 is 48mm, even on a crop. I thought the sizing was the same as ef-s ???

Is this the same for the 17-50mm dc?

[mosesport]

HOLLYYY CRAPPPPP I JUST PULLED THE TRIGGER ON THIS LENSSS!!!!!!!! Been following this thread forever, and I've been drooling over it for months and months.

IT WILL BE MINE ON MONDAY!! :D :D :D Can't wait to post some samples!!!

[idsurfer]

HOLLYYY CRAPPPPP I JUST PULLED THE TRIGGER ON THIS LENSSS!!!!!!!! Been following this thread forever, and I've been drooling over it for months and months.

IT WILL BE MINE ON MONDAY!! :D :D :D Can't wait to post some samples!!!

You are stronger than most when it comes to holding off on gear you are drooling for! I'm sure you will love it. Cograts!

[mosesport]

You are stronger than most when it comes to holding off on gear you are drooling for! I'm sure you will love it. Cograts!

Thank you!! I'm very excited! I'll post some pictures when I get it. :D

[icebat]

One from the other day at f/2.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7155/6834403673_08f00c0eed_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/seanfarrell/6834403673/)
Jessica (http://www.flickr.com/photos/seanfarrell/6834403673/) by Sean Farrell23 (http://www.flickr.com/people/seanfarrell/), on Flickr

[short_wave]

Very Nice!!

[mosesport]

One from the other day at f/2.



HOLY COW, THAT'S SHARP!!

[bobos]

http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g350/winwinphoto/IMG_7954.jpg

Likin' your taste in music :)

[Winwin]

f/2 - 2.5

http://www.forthewinwin.com/Other/On-the-Campus/January-2012/i-7dbzbZW/0/XL/IMG7010-XL.jpg

http://www.forthewinwin.com/Other/On-the-Campus/January-2012/i-TMZM36M/0/XL/IMG7149-XL.jpg

http://www.forthewinwin.com/Other/On-the-Campus/January-2012/i-K7wGHZH/0/XL/IMG7108-XL.jpg


Likin' your taste in music :)

Thanks :)

[techwell]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7177/6859147439_2bdc016e70_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/rimvisi/6859147439/)
2012 02 11 Acta protest London (http://www.flickr.com/photos/rimvisi/6859147439/) by rimvisi (http://www.flickr.com/people/rimvisi/), on Flickr

[idsurfer]

An exciting evening at the 'surfer' house!

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7041/6871825141_3e700ce33d_z.jpg

[jj_glos]

Your'e right, the 30 is 48mm, even on a crop. I thought the sizing was the same as ef-s ???

Is this the same for the 17-50mm dc?

EF-S lenses as well as the Tamron 17-50 still need to have the crop factor applied to the stated focal length.

I had the 30 and 50 on my old 7D and found them a great pairing, the 85 I found a bit long. Now I'm on FF I use the 50 and 85 a lot again. I do keep thinking of the 135L but due to the lack of use the 85 had on the crop cam I'm not sure how much I'd use it...

[goonico]

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-DbgpY8tOUpg/TzgkMrRoaoI/AAAAAAAACWs/a4B2npr1y5w/s800/interircoli.jpg

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-gzqQPom3EHM/Tzghdfrah7I/AAAAAAAACV0/0L4-RZO7u-4/s800/DPP07DC020C142606%252022.jpg

[Neil B]

http://i42.tinypic.com/se0eaf.jpg

[Jack_K]

Got this lens in December for a T3i. The first one had a major front focus issue. Second one was equally as bad. It was basically unusable unless you manually focused it. :mad:

I sent it to Sigma Canada along with my camera body. Took exactly a month to get it back from the moment I shipped it out with UPS ground.

And the results are not exactly perfect (focus on the middle logo @ F1.4):

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

It's much better than before but there is still a focus issue. I tested a Canon 50 F1.4 and it is definitely more accurate. The build quality of the Canon is pretty bad, purple colour fringing is an issue and the bokeh isn't as magical...

I would not recommend getting this lens on a body that can't be micro adjusted. You will be stuck manually adjusting it each time you're taking a close up below F2.8. I will keep it because I love the results when it does work. But if quick accurate results is what you want, then go with the Canon.

Sigma 50 1.4 Before adjustment:
http://i.imgur.com/bJ75M.jpg

Sigma 50 1.4 After adjustment (sorry didn't get the same angle):
http://i.imgur.com/naevp.jpg

Canon 50 1.4:
http://i.imgur.com/4F94c.jpg

[chrisepperson]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7065/6865983037_eca9df0250_z.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7192/6865986165_ab6eb28ba5_z.jpg

[tomcat7886]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7177/6859147439_2bdc016e70_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/rimvisi/6859147439/)
2012 02 11 Acta protest London (http://www.flickr.com/photos/rimvisi/6859147439/) by rimvisi (http://www.flickr.com/people/rimvisi/), on Flickr

:lol: really cute couple. ;)

[jwcdds]

They look like they could be related.

[mosesport]

They look like they could be related.

HAHAHaaHhhAahhAaaahA!!!

[shoenberg3]

This lens is just magical on the 5D. Few shots from SF chinese new year parade. More to come.




http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7206/6866796937_a026625045_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/53393917@N05/6866796937/)
IMG_7344 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/53393917@N05/6866796937/) by v1rtu0so (http://www.flickr.com/people/53393917@N05/), on Flickr





http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7205/6866797295_2a302cc19f_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/53393917@N05/6866797295/)
IMG_7385 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/53393917@N05/6866797295/) by v1rtu0so (http://www.flickr.com/people/53393917@N05/), on Flickr




http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7062/6866796673_eab10a3628_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/53393917@N05/6866796673/)
IMG_7366 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/53393917@N05/6866796673/) by v1rtu0so (http://www.flickr.com/people/53393917@N05/), on Flickr

[shoenberg3]

More from this wonder lens.



http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7060/6867867085_a6ecd548b7_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/53393917@N05/6867867085/)
IMG_7447 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/53393917@N05/6867867085/) by v1rtu0so (http://www.flickr.com/people/53393917@N05/), on Flickr



http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7199/6867863997_ce7d059c7b_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/53393917@N05/6867863997/)
IMG_7392 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/53393917@N05/6867863997/) by v1rtu0so (http://www.flickr.com/people/53393917@N05/), on Flickr



http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7052/6867862301_ebe542c5e4_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/53393917@N05/6867862301/)
IMG_7356 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/53393917@N05/6867862301/) by v1rtu0so (http://www.flickr.com/people/53393917@N05/), on Flickr



http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7177/6867862985_fe6f23c652_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/53393917@N05/6867862985/)
IMG_7362 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/53393917@N05/6867862985/) by v1rtu0so (http://www.flickr.com/people/53393917@N05/), on Flickr

[BryantFC]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7187/6868049223_8592467079_b.jpg

[ChadAndreo]

Absolutely love your processing. Any tips would be great.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7187/6868049223_8592467079_b.jpg

[Craggles123]

Couple from my second cake smash for a friend baby boy.

First time using the 5dmkII in a studio setting, coupled with the Sigma 50mm f/1.4

Pretty blown away by some of the sharpness.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7048/6862610805_2cc995744e_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/47697753@N04/6862610805/)
Charlie Cake Smash (http://www.flickr.com/photos/47697753@N04/6862610805/) by Craig Hugo Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/47697753@N04/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7197/6862701183_1083ff7084_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/47697753@N04/6862701183/)
Charlie Cake Smash (http://www.flickr.com/photos/47697753@N04/6862701183/) by Craig Hugo Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/47697753@N04/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7194/6862767115_bcf59f7e64_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/47697753@N04/6862767115/)
Charlie Cake Smash (http://www.flickr.com/photos/47697753@N04/6862767115/) by Craig Hugo Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/47697753@N04/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7061/6862815827_f3429cc444_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/47697753@N04/6862815827/)
Charlie Cake Smash (http://www.flickr.com/photos/47697753@N04/6862815827/) by Craig Hugo Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/47697753@N04/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7205/6862824441_26a4a1ba58_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/47697753@N04/6862824441/)
Charlie Cake Smash (http://www.flickr.com/photos/47697753@N04/6862824441/) by Craig Hugo Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/47697753@N04/), on Flickr

[BryantFC]

Absolutely love your processing. Any tips would be great.

I usually just do basic adjustments in Lightroom and used VSCO films alongside it. I tossed in I believe "Kodak Portra 800" and then took it into CS5 to do some color curves.

[del_REAL]

He just doesnt want to fall asleep!

579384

[mosesport]

Couple from my second cake smash for a friend baby boy.

First time using the 5dmkII in a studio setting, coupled with the Sigma 50mm f/1.4

Pretty blown away by some of the sharpness.


These are incredible! Nice work!!

[Clignoteur]

great fast sportlens for whole body's in action :) but still not satisfied with the results when used @ f1.4 so I use it @ f2.0 all the time.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7180/6871765705_658eac2302_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/unicornpictures/6871765705/)
Volleybal (http://www.flickr.com/photos/unicornpictures/6871765705/) by unicornpictures2011 (http://www.flickr.com/people/unicornpictures/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7200/6871758901_1f87a2c811_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/unicornpictures/6871758901/)
Volleybal (http://www.flickr.com/photos/unicornpictures/6871758901/) by unicornpictures2011 (http://www.flickr.com/people/unicornpictures/), on Flickr

[edigreg]

f/1.6
http://dgreg.me/photo/365/2-12.jpg

[Craggles123]

These are incredible! Nice work!!

Thanks mate, the sharpness of the 50mm was pretty crazy in some of the shots.

[mosesport]

Sighh... This lens came in the mail today. Popped it on my Rebel G to take some test shots. Snapped 1 picture, and the batteries in the camera died. Don't have spares with me. Hahah! Talk about bad luck. :P

[Winwin]

http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g350/winwinphoto/IMG_8006.jpg

[bradboob]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7191/6873240775_913129c147_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bradboob/6873240775/)
Going Bowling (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bradboob/6873240775/) by bradboob351 (http://www.flickr.com/people/bradboob/), on Flickr

[ChuckingFluff]

Looks like Poppy above, but with a pink nose

http://i779.photobucket.com/albums/yy78/BrentML/Pets/Mika/_MG_2378.jpg

I was thinking the same thing that's why I posted her. Where is yours from? I got Poppy from a farm around 30 minutes outside of Kitchener towards Listowel.

[Golden Hunter]

I was thinking the same thing that's why I posted her. Where is yours from? I got Poppy from a farm around 30 minutes outside of Kitchener towards Listowel.

I got her from a breeder in Whitby, just east of Toronto.

[h4ppydaze]

Mine just arrived in Ronkononombonoenonon, NY.

It's been about a week so far. Going through withdrawls :lol:

[BryantFC]

Mine just arrived in Ronkononombonoenonon, NY.

It's been about a week so far. Going through withdrawls :lol:

You should enjoy it alot more when you get it back :).

BTW, is the focusing ring more of a ring type? Reason why i ask is because sometimes if i feel like AF in low light and think that it missed it mark, i'd focus again but but manually turning the ring. This doesn't damage the lens or AF motor right? I know you can't do this with the nifty fifty..