xanctum Senior Member 499 posts Likes: 23 Joined Nov 2010 Location: Christchurch, New Zealand More info | Aug 19, 2013 00:51 | #1 So excited.. about a week away from the purchase. Been saving up and have decided the 35 1.4 fits me better then the 24-70 tammy. Now that I have that in mind I am overwhelmed with excitement! Canon 5D3 | Tamron 24-70 2.8 VC | Σ 35 ART | Σ 85mm F1.4 | Tamron 70-200 2.8 VC | Canon 580EX II | YN568EX II Flash
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Aug 19, 2013 01:01 | #2 Congrats! I got mine last week and I'm sure you'll like it. It was a bit heavier than I expected but the build quality was more than I expected from Sigma. ***********
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bobbyz Cream of the Crop 20,506 posts Likes: 3479 Joined Nov 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA More info | Aug 19, 2013 10:27 | #3 I just did as refurb price of $670 was too good to pass. And I have 35L. Fuji XT-1, 18-55mm
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supfresh Member  222 posts Likes: 18 Joined Jun 2013 More info | Aug 19, 2013 11:29 | #4 vignetting is heavy at f1.4, but i've gotten some AMAZING shots. $670 is a killer price. Only thing is that I use the tiffen 9 stop filter on it for outdoor shots to use it wide open, and i have notice that it is slow to focus on shadow areas. Wedding
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Aug 19, 2013 11:45 | #5 supfresh wrote in post #16221357  vignetting is heavy at f1.4, but i've gotten some AMAZING shots. $670 is a killer price. Only thing is that I use the tiffen 9 stop filter on it for outdoor shots to use it wide open, and i have notice that it is slow to focus on shadow areas. I'de imagine any lens having trouble AF with a 9 stopper. Heck, even a 3 stop that I typically use on the 50 and 85, will hurt the AF a bit. 9 stop should be black... Sony A7siii/A7iv/ZV-1 - FE 24/1.4 - SY 24/2.8 - FE 35/2.8 - FE 50/1.8 - FE 85/1.8 - F 600/5.6 - CZ 100-300 - Tamron 17-28/2.8 - 28-75/2.8 - 28-200 RXD
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Aug 19, 2013 11:48 | #6 I've stacked mine NDs for 9 stop and my 6d has no issues A7rIII | A7III | 12-24 F4 | 16-35 GM | 28-75 2.8 | 100-400 GM | 12mm 2.8 Fisheye | 35mm 2.8 | 85mm 1.8 | 35A | 85A | 200mm L F2 IS | MC-11
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bobbyz Cream of the Crop 20,506 posts Likes: 3479 Joined Nov 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA More info | Aug 19, 2013 12:34 | #7 Talley wrote in post #16221415 I've stacked mine NDs for 9 stop and my 6d has no issues Outer points? Fuji XT-1, 18-55mm
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DavidArbogast Cream of the Crop  More info | Aug 19, 2013 13:10 | #8 Congrats! I love mine and I'll probably be "pulling the trigger" on the Sigma 24mm f/1.4....whenever they release it! David | Flickr
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xanctum THREAD STARTER Senior Member 499 posts Likes: 23 Joined Nov 2010 Location: Christchurch, New Zealand More info | Aug 19, 2013 13:14 | #9 Wish I had those refurb prices here in NZ.. cheapest I can get it for currently is $1200. Part of me is still regretting not choosing the 24-70 as the "sensible choice". Canon 5D3 | Tamron 24-70 2.8 VC | Σ 35 ART | Σ 85mm F1.4 | Tamron 70-200 2.8 VC | Canon 580EX II | YN568EX II Flash
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Aug 19, 2013 14:25 | #10 Pull it!... i pulled mine last week..it's awsome lens...build quality is better than i expected. Bokhey is good. Colors are deep, you will love the color saturation with this lens! Canon 5D MK iii &7D,
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Aug 19, 2013 15:52 | #11 Well I went for the 24-70 Tammy but plan to pick up a Sigma 35 if the Tammy doesnt cut it at 35. Canon 5D IV|16-35mm f4L| 100 mm f2.8L Macro | 24-70 mm f2.8LII |Yongnuo YN568EX|YN622c|Flickr
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Aug 19, 2013 17:09 | #12 Its on ebay for $779 for those who want one. KeenanRIVALS.com
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Patman99 Member 129 posts Likes: 2 Joined Jul 2011 Location: Duluth, GA More info | Aug 19, 2013 18:18 | #13 If you end up needing to MFA it, and still have inconsistent focus at various distances, buy or rent the Sigma USB calibration dock, worth every penny.
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Aug 19, 2013 18:53 | #14 parfilator wrote in post #16222166 Well I went for the 24-70 Tammy but plan to pick up a Sigma 35 if the Tammy doesnt cut it at 35. I have both. Tamron definitely hold its own at 35mm wide open for center sharpness. I think the sigma is sharper however and noticeably sharper in the extreme corners. A7rIII | A7III | 12-24 F4 | 16-35 GM | 28-75 2.8 | 100-400 GM | 12mm 2.8 Fisheye | 35mm 2.8 | 85mm 1.8 | 35A | 85A | 200mm L F2 IS | MC-11
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xanctum THREAD STARTER Senior Member 499 posts Likes: 23 Joined Nov 2010 Location: Christchurch, New Zealand More info | Aug 19, 2013 20:11 | #15 Talley wrote in post #16222599 I have both. Tamron definitely hold its own at 35mm wide open for center sharpness. I think the sigma is sharper however and noticeably sharper in the extreme corners. Well this statement is my main dilemma. Is 1.4 vs. 2.8 worth the versatility of the tamron? I could use the tamron as a portrait lens as well? Especially if I want yo start into wedding stuff. Canon 5D3 | Tamron 24-70 2.8 VC | Σ 35 ART | Σ 85mm F1.4 | Tamron 70-200 2.8 VC | Canon 580EX II | YN568EX II Flash
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