I'm looking for a new prime lens around the 24mm-35mm (as an fyi I'm working with a 1.6 crop) area. I'm looking for IQ (most important), price, decently fast aperture (2.8 and faster), and build quality. Any suggestions?
newhannibal Senior Member 332 posts Likes: 1 Joined Jan 2010 More info | Jul 16, 2011 14:52 | #1 I'm looking for a new prime lens around the 24mm-35mm (as an fyi I'm working with a 1.6 crop) area. I'm looking for IQ (most important), price, decently fast aperture (2.8 and faster), and build quality. Any suggestions? Canon 7D | 24mm 1.4 L | 24-105mm 4 L | 70-200mm 4 IS L | 50mm 1.4 | 10-22mm 3.5-4.5 | Rokinon 8mm 3.5 Fisheye
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TheBrick3 Goldmember  2,094 posts Joined Nov 2009 Location: College Park, Md. More info | Jul 16, 2011 14:54 | #2 Since you're shooting crop, get the Sigma! 1D III 5D II 5D | 580 EX II x 2
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yep on crop Sigma 30 1.4 on FF Canon 35 1.4L Sony A7 III | Metabones V | Sigma 35 1.4 Art | Sigma 85 1.4 Art | 70-200 2.8L II
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Jul 16, 2011 15:05 | #4 Anyone noticed an IQ difference between 30mm 1.4 and 28mm 1.8? I'm leaning towards the Sigma but worried about Sigma QC. Canon 7D | 24mm 1.4 L | 24-105mm 4 L | 70-200mm 4 IS L | 50mm 1.4 | 10-22mm 3.5-4.5 | Rokinon 8mm 3.5 Fisheye
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twoshadows Liquid Nitrogen  7,342 posts Gallery: 52 photos Best ofs: 19 Likes: 4904 Joined Jul 2007 Location: Between the palms and the pines. More info | Jul 16, 2011 17:42 | #5 newhannibal wrote in post #12769499  Anyone noticed an IQ difference between 30mm 1.4 and 28mm 1.8? I'm leaning towards the Sigma but worried about Sigma QC. There's not much of a difference, although I would give the Sigma a slight edge. Personally, I got the 28 for its FF compatibility, but i was surprised at how good its AF is, especially in low light. xgender.net
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JimmyDude911 Senior Member  774 posts Likes: 4 Joined May 2011 Location: Texas More info | Jul 16, 2011 17:56 | #6 I just bought the Sigma, buy it. you won't regret it. Canon EOS 5D Mark ii | Canon 50/1.4 |Rokinon 85/1.4 |
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thestone11 Goldmember  1,203 posts Joined May 2011 Location: Edmonton, Alberta More info | Jul 16, 2011 20:13 | #7 Sigma 30mm will be my pick.... Canon 5D MK II | Fuji X100 | Canon T2i | Canon 100mm macro f/2.8 | Canon 135L f/2 | Canon 50mm f/1.2 L | 17-40mm f/4 L | 24-70mm f/2.8 L | 70-200mm f/4 L IS USM |Canon 430EX II Flash X2 | Pocketwizard TT5 & TT1
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Sirrith Cream of the Crop More info | Jul 17, 2011 02:56 | #8 Sigma 30 has better IQ than the 28 1.8, as well as better build quality, and cheaper price. IMO its the one to get. -Tom
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HansSteinert Senior Member 419 posts Joined Feb 2011 More info | Jul 17, 2011 03:01 | #9 Man, if you can deal with manual focus, the Samyang is supposed to be a beast.
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Jul 17, 2011 12:30 | #10 Thanks for the advice guys; I'm always pleased with the feedback I get from this forum. I'm still kind of stuck but leaning towards the Sigma 30mm 1.4 Canon 7D | 24mm 1.4 L | 24-105mm 4 L | 70-200mm 4 IS L | 50mm 1.4 | 10-22mm 3.5-4.5 | Rokinon 8mm 3.5 Fisheye
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ilias Member 153 posts Likes: 2 Joined Feb 2009 More info | Jul 17, 2011 19:50 | #11 I am in the same position. I ll go with canon 28/1,8 for FF compatibility and USM (whatever that means but especially for that). Canon 40D / EF-S 18-55 is f3,5-5,6 / EF 70-300 is f4-5,6 sold / EF 28 f1,8 / EF 35L f1,4 / EF 85 f1,8 sold / EF 70-200L f4 is
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kf095 Out buying Wheaties  More info | I don't understand why USM is big deal for 30mm range. M-E and ME blog
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NewEnglandPhotographer Goldmember 2,343 posts Likes: 5 Joined Feb 2011 More info | Jul 17, 2011 20:44 | #13 kf095 wrote in post #12775538 I don't understand why USM is big deal for 30mm range. If I'm chasing birds, jets and kids with 70-200 zoom, I know why I need USM, but on relatively wide prime... Because when you do low light photography, sometimes the lens will hunt once or twice before locking focus... USM (or sigma's HSM) really speeds that process up. It's also quieter so it's less intrusive when taking candid portraits of friends and family. Canon 7D | 70-200mm f2.8is II L | 24-70mm f2.8 L | 50mm f1.8 | 28mm f1.8 | Canon 1.4x TC II | 580EX II
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twoshadows Liquid Nitrogen 7,342 posts Gallery: 52 photos Best ofs: 19 Likes: 4904 Joined Jul 2007 Location: Between the palms and the pines. More info | Jul 17, 2011 20:48 | #14 kf095 wrote in post #12775538 I don't understand why USM is big deal for 30mm range. If I'm chasing birds, jets and kids with 70-200 zoom, I know why I need USM, but on relatively wide prime... For me it's because of shooting candids and how quickly the moment passes. The last thing i want to worry about is if my AF will be quick enough and accurate enough for the task when trying to compose on fly is already tough enough. xgender.net
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Glueeater Senior Member 598 posts Joined Mar 2011 More info | Jul 17, 2011 21:05 | #15 No love on the Samyang? I liked the sample shots I saw of it…and I own the Sigma. If you need AF, Sigma is my pick.
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