Sigma 24mm f1.8 EX DG MACRO

MigsVuitton · 9th of March 2009 (Mon)

I didn't see a post for this lens. I did a search and looked at all the pages. Sorry if there is one and I missed it but I swear I looked up and down this forum for one and failed to find it.

Anyway, just came in the mail and first impressions are fantastic! Using with 5dmkII. Yes, the AF isn't as fast but it's not a problem. Was looking for a fast wide angle macro and it's perfect.

Switching between AF and manual isn't a big deal either. I hear people complain about that, but seriously, it's nothing. I'm more irritated that it's hard to get the lens cap on and off with the lens hood on.

Will probably use without the hood. I don't use filters so I think lens cap trumps hood for me.

Bring on the samples!

MigsVuitton · 9th of March 2009 (Mon)

shot at f1.8 first image is iso 100, the others are iso 400. This thing could get really close. I'm at work so I can't really take images of anything all that interesting but I love the depth with this lens.

Someone just brought in Sake. It's only Monday! haha.

ef2 · 9th of March 2009 (Mon)

I like this lens, but I'm not a fan of its clutch focus ring.

Stephen d.t. · 9th of March 2009 (Mon)

this make whit 5D and 24 sigma...@2.8

jupera · 10th of March 2009 (Tue)

I am a fan also

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MigsVuitton · 10th of March 2009 (Tue)

haydskies · 10th of March 2009 (Tue)

What's the MFD?

Randy McBum. · 10th of March 2009 (Tue)

Sweet shots Migs i really like

shocksyde · 13th of March 2009 (Fri)

Quote:

Originally Posted by haydskies

What's the MFD?

7 inches or something crazy like that. This is the lens I've been looking for!

Starting my used search now.

haydskies · 17th of March 2009 (Tue)

Quote:

Originally Posted by shocksyde

7 inches or something crazy like that. This is the lens I've been looking for!

Wonderful!

MigsVuitton · 15th of June 2009 (Mon)

photomia09 · 16th of June 2009 (Tue)

does this lens work on the canon XTi and the full frame canon's? heard there were issues with having to "rechip" the lens to work with some cameras....??

jupera · 16th of June 2009 (Tue)

Works with 50D. Thus should on XTi. Even the focus microadjustment was possible. I have the understanding that earlier the AF focus was problematic to calibrate. There are technical changes and the newer versions work fine. Unfortunaly I do not have the serial numberm, from which on it works.

photomia09 · 2nd of July 2009 (Thu)

this lens is excellent - works well with my XTi, and I really dont mind the AF b/c it is pretty fast, albeit noisy... and oh, you can focus like 2 or 3 inches away from a subject!

will post pics when i get the chance

KenjiS · 8th of August 2009 (Sat)

Wow, This lens needs more love

Another list on my long list of lenses i want..

Subscribing to this BTW :3

9th of March 2009 (Mon)	#1
MigsVuitton Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 505	Sigma 24mm f1.8 EX DG MACRO I didn't see a post for this lens. I did a search and looked at all the pages. Sorry if there is one and I missed it but I swear I looked up and down this forum for one and failed to find it. Anyway, just came in the mail and first impressions are fantastic! Using with 5dmkII. Yes, the AF isn't as fast but it's not a problem. Was looking for a fast wide angle macro and it's perfect. Switching between AF and manual isn't a big deal either. I hear people complain about that, but seriously, it's nothing. I'm more irritated that it's hard to get the lens cap on and off with the lens hood on. Will probably use without the hood. I don't use filters so I think lens cap trumps hood for me. Bring on the samples! __________________ blog \| personal blog \|twitter \| flickr \| Gear List \| gotBokeh?

9th of March 2009 (Mon)	#2
MigsVuitton Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 505	Re: Sigma 24mm f1.8 EX DG MACRO shot at f1.8 first image is iso 100, the others are iso 400. This thing could get really close. I'm at work so I can't really take images of anything all that interesting but I love the depth with this lens. Someone just brought in Sake. It's only Monday! haha. __________________ blog \| personal blog \|twitter \| flickr \| Gear List \| gotBokeh?

9th of March 2009 (Mon)	#3
ef2 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 1,123	Re: Sigma 24mm f1.8 EX DG MACRO I like this lens, but I'm not a fan of its clutch focus ring. __________________ 1D Mk III \| 5D Mk II Canon 580EX II Canon 16-35mm f/2.8L \| 24mm f/3.5L \| 28-70mm f/2.8L \| 24-105mm f/4.0L \| 50mm f/1.4 \| 85mm f/1.8 \| 100mm f/2.0 \| 100mm f/2.8 Macro \| 135mm f/2.8 SF \| 70-200mm f/2.8L IS \| 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX

9th of March 2009 (Mon)	#4
Stephen d.t. Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 10	Re: Sigma 24mm f1.8 EX DG MACRO this make whit 5D and 24 sigma...@2.8 __________________ www.stephenluigideitos.com

10th of March 2009 (Tue)	#5
jupera Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Espoo, Finland Posts: 14	Re: Sigma 24mm f1.8 EX DG MACRO I am a fan also http://rantsu.1g.fi/kuvat/Misc/Viiko...-sf_170109.jpg http://rantsu.1g.fi/kuvat/Misc/Viiko...-sf_220209.jpg http://rantsu.1g.fi/kuvat/Misc/Viiko...87b_220209.JPG http://rantsu.1g.fi/kuvat/Winter+fee...b_p_070209.jpg __________________ http://rantsu.1g.fi/kuvat/

10th of March 2009 (Tue)	#6
MigsVuitton Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 505	Re: Sigma 24mm f1.8 EX DG MACRO __________________ blog \| personal blog \|twitter \| flickr \| Gear List \| gotBokeh?

10th of March 2009 (Tue)	#7
haydskies Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 53 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Sigma 24mm f1.8 EX DG MACRO What's the MFD? __________________ trusty 20d, loud-mouth tammy 17-50mm 2.8, beautiful 70-200mm 4 L, humble 50mm 1.4 and doing it old-school with a 60's nikkor 105mm 2.5 MF.

10th of March 2009 (Tue)	#8
Randy McBum. Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Essex, UK Posts: 250	Re: Sigma 24mm f1.8 EX DG MACRO Sweet shots Migs i really like __________________ \| Randy \| Canon 450D Gripped \| Canon 18-55 IS \| Canon 70-300 IS USM\| Canon 50 II \| Sigma 105 Macro \| Canon 430EX II \| Kenko ET DG \| Benbo Trekker III \| Benbo Mini Trekker \| Manfrotto 190XPROB \| Manfrotto MN681B \| Manfrotto 486 RC2 \| + Lighting Equipment, Sync's & Bags.

15th of June 2009 (Mon)	#11
MigsVuitton Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 505	Re: Sigma 24mm f1.8 EX DG MACRO __________________ blog \| personal blog \|twitter \| flickr \| Gear List \| gotBokeh?

16th of June 2009 (Tue)	#12
photomia09 Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 5	Re: Sigma 24mm f1.8 EX DG MACRO does this lens work on the canon XTi and the full frame canon's? heard there were issues with having to "rechip" the lens to work with some cameras....??

16th of June 2009 (Tue)	#13
jupera Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Espoo, Finland Posts: 14	Re: Sigma 24mm f1.8 EX DG MACRO Works with 50D. Thus should on XTi. Even the focus microadjustment was possible. I have the understanding that earlier the AF focus was problematic to calibrate. There are technical changes and the newer versions work fine. Unfortunaly I do not have the serial numberm, from which on it works. __________________ http://rantsu.1g.fi/kuvat/

2nd of July 2009 (Thu)	#14
photomia09 Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 5	Re: Sigma 24mm f1.8 EX DG MACRO this lens is excellent - works well with my XTi, and I really dont mind the AF b/c it is pretty fast, albeit noisy... and oh, you can focus like 2 or 3 inches away from a subject! will post pics when i get the chance

8th of August 2009 (Sat)	#15
KenjiS Cream of the Crop Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 7,569	Re: Sigma 24mm f1.8 EX DG MACRO Wow, This lens needs more love Another list on my long list of lenses i want.. Subscribing to this BTW :3 __________________ Gear, New and Old! Wanted: The Stigma \| Sigma 70-200 f/2.8 OS\| Sigma 50mm f/1.4 Deaviantart Flickr

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