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Sigma 14mm f/2.8 EX HSM
I've been looking for something to replace my 30D/10-22 for wide since I went FF and my Tamron 17-35 has not provided me with the results I was getting with the 10-22 and the min focus on that lens was not very close compared to the 10-22.
I want the lens to do creative portraits with some added distortion for fun and some occasional landscape/architect shots. Just took delivery 10 mins ago of a new unused Sigma 14mm f2.8 which I got at a bargain price on ebay and with a min focus distance of 18cm (7.1") I knew I would have better fun with this lens. I was also thinking about the Canon 14mm L but at this price (1/5th of the L) I though I'd give it a try, nothing to lose... Only managed a few shots in the bedroom but I'm liking this ultra wide lens so far. I will try and take some more shots later. Here's a couple wide open @ f2.8 No PP apart from raw convert in DPP with in camera settings.  100% crop   |
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Re: First Shots with Sigma 14mm f/2.8 :-))
ouuuchhhh....
That's sharp... P.S, will you be kind enough to send me that UGLY 35L by FedEx or DHL as a gift? 
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Re: First Shots with Sigma 14mm f/2.8 :-))
Me like! But I think I'd get a 16-35L over the 14mm.
Would like that 35L as well
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Re: First Shots with Sigma 14mm f/2.8 :-))
Managed to take a couple of snap shots outside. So far I'm pretty happy with it.
@ f/11  @ f/22  @ f/11  @ f/16  Last edited by sootyvrs : 11th of September 2007 (Tue) at 10:03. |
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Re: First Shots with Sigma 14mm f/2.8 :-))
wow, that looks even wider than my 12mm on FF...
Interesting.
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Re: First Shots with Sigma 14mm f/2.8 :-))
time to clean the dust off the sensor!
someone put this in the archive for the sample pics
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Re: First Shots with Sigma 14mm f/2.8 :-))
This just might be the UWA solution Ive been looking for...
I never knew sigma made a 14mm, wow. Its tack sharp too, I love it!
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Re: First Shots with Sigma 14mm f/2.8 :-))
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Re: First Shots with Sigma 14mm f/2.8 :-))
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Re: First Shots with Sigma 14mm f/2.8 :-))
Just took some pics of my son
 . Light is not perfect and there might be some camera shake.ISO 800 @ 1/13th f/2.8  100% crop  ISO 1250 @ 1/15th f/2.8  100% crop  |
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Re: First Shots with Sigma 14mm f/2.8 :-))
arrrr....
If I were you, I would avoid shooting portraits with this lens, especially that close... Sarel.
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Re: First Shots with Sigma 14mm f/2.8 :-))
I think they are quite fun!
Another one, this time for one of it's intended purpose - Ultra wide, 114.2 degree angle of view, making my tiny living room look huge! I couldn't even get my legs out the way of the shot! Again in low light, where the f2.8 comes in handy  Last edited by sootyvrs : 11th of September 2007 (Tue) at 17:58. |
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Re: First Shots with Sigma 14mm f/2.8 :-))
The portraits definitely have a fun look! I don't think you'd do that if paid to take a portrait of someone, of course
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Re: First Shots with Sigma 14mm f/2.8 :-))
Yes, 14 mm on FF is definitely wide enough to learn a lot about 'keystoning'.
Very nice images. Best regards, Andy
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