Hey, i just bought the nifty fifty not too long ago and I just came across a great deal that I am able to buy the sigma really cheap. I shoot outdoors mostly at local shows/events.
Do you think I should sell the 50 and put it torwards the Sigma?
Keedo Senior Member 355 posts Likes: 1 Joined Dec 2011 Location: Chicago IL More info | Sep 10, 2012 07:49 | #1 Hey, i just bought the nifty fifty not too long ago and I just came across a great deal that I am able to buy the sigma really cheap. I shoot outdoors mostly at local shows/events. 6D -- Canon 24-105 -- 50mm f1.8 -- Canon 16-35 f/4 -- Canon 70-200 2.8 IS II -- Canon 85 1.8
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tkbslc Cream of the Crop 24,604 posts Likes: 44 Joined Nov 2008 Location: Utah, USA More info | Sep 10, 2012 09:04 | #2 Get the Sigma, keep the 50. You'll only get 75 selling the 50 anyway. Taylor
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Sep 10, 2012 09:49 | #3 tkbslc wrote in post #14971288  Get the Sigma, keep the 50. You'll only get 75 selling the 50 anyway. I only picked up the 50mm for just over 80 bucks new so it wouldnt be really a loss so much. I wouldnt have a use for it really if I were to get the Sigma. I was just wondering which is a better lens? Sharper and quicker. 6D -- Canon 24-105 -- 50mm f1.8 -- Canon 16-35 f/4 -- Canon 70-200 2.8 IS II -- Canon 85 1.8
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tkbslc Cream of the Crop 24,604 posts Likes: 44 Joined Nov 2008 Location: Utah, USA More info | Sep 10, 2012 09:52 | #4 Obviously the Sigma. That's why it's worth 4-5x as much. Taylor
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schris Member 163 posts Joined Apr 2012 Location: Chicago, IL More info | Sep 10, 2012 09:57 | #5 tkbslc wrote in post #14971288 Get the Sigma, keep the 50. You'll only get 75 selling the 50 anyway. ^^^ This. 70D | Rokinon 8mm | 15-85mm | Sigma 30mm | 85mm 1.8 | 55-250mm | 430EX
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touji Senior Member 891 posts Likes: 1 Joined Oct 2011 Location: Northern Virginia More info | Sep 10, 2012 10:16 | #6 The Sigma 30 is a freaking champ. Outdoors, it may be a little short but indoor shows, it works wonders. I would say to keep the 50 and get the 30. If you're outdoors as well, most likely the 55-250 would work fine to replace the 50 if you're shooting in the daytime. 5D Mark III | Gripped 60D | EOS M | Sigma 30mm f1.4 | Canon 24-70mm f2.8L II | Canon 8-15mm f4L | Canon 50mm f1.8II | Canon 100L | Tamron 150-600mm
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Mocows Goldmember  1,055 posts Joined Feb 2009 Location: Richmond, BC More info | Sep 10, 2012 11:10 | #7 Just be careful, if the deal looks too good to be true... but I love my 30 1.4 7D | XSi + Phottix Grip | 400 F/5.6 | 70-200 F/4 | Sigma 30 f/1.4 | Sigma 10-20 f/4-5.6 |430ex | Horusbennu C-2830V | Photo Clam PC-33
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Sep 10, 2012 11:27 | #8 I am able to test the lens out fully on my body before purchasing the lens. My problem is i can never get too close. The reason i am looking at the 30 is because of the FOV. At car meets or indoor shows itl be harder to get a full side shot of a car when people are constantly walking by. If I even have the room to back up that much. 6D -- Canon 24-105 -- 50mm f1.8 -- Canon 16-35 f/4 -- Canon 70-200 2.8 IS II -- Canon 85 1.8
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tkbslc Cream of the Crop 24,604 posts Likes: 44 Joined Nov 2008 Location: Utah, USA More info | Sep 10, 2012 11:41 | #9 I would think your 10-20 or 18-55 would be better for car shows. Wide is what you want. 30 is still not wide. Taylor
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Tokina 11-16 f/2.8 is, imo; the best car show lens on crop. At many indoor car shows lighting is sub par; hence 2.8 is nice(Same as 2k+ 14mm L prime), and you can go *wide* to get entire car in on a crowded show floor. [6D]
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tkbslc Cream of the Crop 24,604 posts Likes: 44 Joined Nov 2008 Location: Utah, USA More info | Sep 10, 2012 12:04 | #11 w0m wrote in post #14972085 Tokina 11-16 f/2.8 is, imo; the best car show lens on crop. At many indoor car shows lighting is sub par; hence 2.8 is nice(Same as 2k+ 14mm L prime), and you can go *wide* to get entire car in on a crowded show floor. . 18mm f3.5 with IS works nearly as well versus 16mm f2.8. 10mm f4 and handholding at 1/15 shutter is pretty low light, too. Taylor
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Sep 10, 2012 15:03 | #12 sell the 50 and your kit and get a sigma/tamron 17-55/2.8 instead. Canon 5d mkii | Canon 17-40/4L | Tamron 24-70/2.8 | Canon 85/1.8 | Canon 135/2L
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Sep 10, 2012 15:22 | #13 tkbslc wrote in post #14972127 18mm f3.5 with IS works nearly as well versus 16mm f2.8. 10mm f4 and handholding at 1/15 shutter is pretty low light, too. It's kind of crazy how slow you can hand hold ultra wides. @11mm f/2.8; take a few shots to be sure; and I've found I can get 1/2 second shutter speeds consistently sharp. Great for museums. [6D]
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kobeson Goldmember  1,075 posts Likes: 3 Joined Jun 2010 Location: Melbourne, Australia More info | Sep 10, 2012 17:28 | #14 tkbslc wrote in post #14971288 Get the Sigma, keep the 50. You'll only get 75 selling the 50 anyway. Yep, all that needs to be said pretty much. 1Dx | 5D III | 1D IV | 8-15 | 16-35L II | 24-70L II | 70-200L II | 400L II | 1.4x III | Σ85 | 100L | 3 x 600EX-RT | ST-E3-RT
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BrickR Cream of the Crop 5,935 posts Likes: 115 Joined Mar 2011 Location: Dallas TX More info | Sep 10, 2012 17:45 | #15 The Sigma 30 is a very highly regarded lens. Don't think you'd regret it if you like primes. My junk
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I do agree that for outdoor shows you may lack the distance unless you can get pretty close.