I understand this is a Canon forum.
I cannot afford the Canon 1.2L new or used. The 1.4 is affordable.
Any other lens brand, about 50mm, around 1.4, great IQ and sharpness, who wins?
chuckmiller Goldmember  More info | Aug 26, 2012 11:00 | #1 I understand this is a Canon forum. .
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jimewall Goldmember 1,871 posts Likes: 11 Joined May 2008 Location: Cleveland, Ohio More info | Aug 26, 2012 11:06 | #2 Sigma's f/1.4 if you get a good copy. Thanks for Reading & Good Luck - Jim
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Aug 26, 2012 11:15 | #3 My best lenses stop at 2.8 and I want something that will work better in low light. I can't afford anything made at 1.2, and most all 1.4 lens prices are MUCH better. General purpose use. .
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Logicus Senior Member  787 posts Likes: 15 Joined Nov 2010 Location: Independence, KY More info | Aug 26, 2012 11:17 | #4 if budget-minded go Canon, if you like more pleasing out of focus areas, go Sigma. If you get a great copy of the Sigma, it will be worth it. My Gear List
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Paolo.Leviste Senior Member  934 posts Likes: 1 Joined Apr 2009 Location: Long Beach, CA More info | Aug 26, 2012 11:20 | #5 Sigma, as everyone said, if you have a good copy. There's just something about how pictures come out with that lens that makes it very very good to use. [Canon 5DII/30D | 24-70 f2.8L | Σ 30 f1.4 | Σ 50 f1.4 | 70-200 f4L | 580EX II ]
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Aug 26, 2012 13:47 | #6 chuckmiller wrote in post #14908550  I understand this is a Canon forum. I cannot afford the Canon 1.2L new or used. The 1.4 is affordable. Any other lens brand, about 50mm, around 1.4, great IQ and sharpness, who wins? It may be worth a moment to consider the Canon 50mm f/1.8 II lens.
Focal Length: 50.0mm Aperture: f/2.0 Exposure Time: 0.0016 s (1/640) ISO equiv: 3200 Exposure Bias: none Metering Mode: Matrix Exposure: shutter priority (semi-auto) White Balance: Auto Flash Fired: No (enforced) Orientation: Normal Color Space: sRGB
Focal Length: 50.0mm Aperture: f/1.8 Exposure Time: 0.0016 s (1/640) ISO equiv: 1600 Exposure Bias: none Metering Mode: Matrix Exposure: Manual Exposure Mode: Manual White Balance: Auto Flash Fired: No (enforced) Orientation: Normal Color Space: sRGB
Focal Length: 50.0mm Aperture: f/1.8 Exposure Time: 0.0016 s (1/640) ISO equiv: 1600 Exposure Bias: none Metering Mode: Matrix Exposure: Manual Exposure Mode: Manual White Balance: Auto Flash Fired: No (enforced) Orientation: Normal Color Space: sRGB It may surprise some users of this forum to see examples of useful images from this lightweight and inexpensive lens, especially since it's so fashionable to complain about the lens because it's not expensive or heavy. Yet, there's a good chance that examples such as these show that the Canon 50mm f/1.8 can actually be useful, even when the subjects in front of the lens are moving or when the lens is paired with an equally lightweight and inexpensive camera such as the Canon T2i, as shown above. Also, one of the great mysteries of photography is why some people can get useful results from equipment while others have trouble.
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Aug 26, 2012 14:10 | #8 DreDaze wrote in post #14909154 i'd look at a flash if you don't have one already. This lens will be for natural light situations. DreDaze wrote in post #14909154 ...the sigma 30mm f1.4 is a good lens, being a little wider than the 50mm...figure out what lengths work for you with your zooms...set it at 30mm, 50mm, 85mm... I have been toying with that today. 50mm seems a little tight indoors a house, 28-35 seems more usuable. 50mm works outdoors. .
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DavidR Goldmember More info | Aug 26, 2012 20:03 | #9 chuckmiller wrote in post #14909215 What wins top honors at 28-35mm f/1.4? Canon 35 f/1.4L Sony a9II
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Aug 26, 2012 20:07 | #10 Let me tell you that I loved my Canon 50 1.4 for it's image quality, low light performance, and very good autofocus.....however, I would never recommend the lens to anyone using a crop sensor. The focal length, which is equivalent to about 80mm, is very awkward to use indoors or when out with friends. Something in the 24 to 35mm range was much much more useful for me, personally. With the impending forum closure, please consider joining the unofficial adjunct to the POTN forum, The POTN Forum Facebook Group
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Aug 26, 2012 21:26 | #11 DavidR wrote in post #14910441 Canon 35 f/1.4L Can't afford that one. .
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ickmcdon Senior Member 323 posts Joined Apr 2012 Location: North Dakota More info | Aug 26, 2012 22:32 | #12 Canon 28 1.8
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Aug 27, 2012 00:19 | #13 ickmcdon wrote in post #14910977 Canon 28 1.8 Yes, I am beginning to give this one some serious thought. .
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Sirrith Cream of the Crop More info | Aug 27, 2012 00:26 | #14 The sigma 30 1.4 is a better buy than the canon 28 1.8 for crop IMO. -Tom
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PerfectTan Senior Member  440 posts Joined Aug 2010 Location: Washington More info | Very happy with my Sigma 50mm  My Gear: Do you really want to know?
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