Simplistic Goldmember  1,443 posts Likes: 15 Joined May 2012 Location: Los Angeles More info | Feb 01, 2013 12:01 | #1501 Thanks @Al, @Cory, @Tom. 5D II | Sigma 35mm f/1.4 | Canon 85 f/1.8 | Canon 24-105 f/4 L
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idsurfer Cream of the Crop  More info | Feb 01, 2013 13:50 | #1502 Well mine is here...came a day early. Thought I would stir the pot a bit!   The lens is not a big fan of lower tungsten lighted situations lacking in a lot of contrast such as this room at night. I usually use a flash rig for these type shooting situations (rarely do I rely on 1.4 for speed) and I found the lens struggling in this room last night. I had fair amount of missed shots. I was shooting servo with bounced flash. Some of it was probably that the kids were moving pretty quick at times. Just not sure other options would have done much better. I remember struggling with "another" lens under similar circumstances.  I guess I have 29 days left! Man, when this thing hits just right (and under the right conditions that is quite often) it is can't be beat. Hmmm.... Cory
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Mookalafalas Cream of the Crop  More info | Feb 01, 2013 14:53 | #1503 Cory, you have me very confused. It feels like you have entered a time warp back to the time before you got this lens, or maybe you have amnesia? Does your head hurt? Have you been playing with electricity lately?  A Very Tired LIttle Boy.jpg by Mookalafalas, on Flickr 20130117-DC2C3944.jpg by Mookalafalas, on Flickr Ms. Wang by Mookalafalas, on Flickr Attempted Apotheosis of a Brat by Mookalafalas, on Flickr Patrol Car Passes Wolf Girl in Victorian Mansion by Mookalafalas, on FlickrCall me Al Gear Flickr
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idsurfer Cream of the Crop More info | Feb 01, 2013 15:24 | #1504 Mookalafalas wrote in post #15561123 Cory, you have me very confused. It feels like you have entered a time warp back to the time before you got this lens, or maybe you have amnesia? Does your head hurt? Have you been playing with electricity lately?  Aaaaa Ha ha ha...Um wait where...am I ?? Cory
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Mookalafalas Cream of the Crop More info | Feb 01, 2013 15:33 | #1505 idsurfer wrote in post #15561241 Aaaaa Ha ha ha...Um wait where...am I ?? Al what you more that likely didn't realize is that I ended up returning my first one as it was having very focus shifts depending on the focal distance of the subject. It was so subtle that it took me a couple months to realize what was happening. I now have a replacement. It is does not appear to be having that issue.  My only concerns are what I describe above.Oh, sorry! I went through the last couple of weeks very quickly (mostly just enjoying the pictures, ignoring the text). I know in the "New Sigma" thread there is endless hand-wringing about some focus issue, but I'm afraid I was very unsympathetic, I figured it was just the chart-shooters doing their thing. In fact, if there really is an issue, I'm afraid I just made a really rude post over there Call me Al Gear Flickr
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kin2son Goldmember 4,546 posts Likes: 3 Joined May 2011 Location: Sydney, Australia More info | Feb 01, 2013 15:51 | #1506  Permanent banMookalafalas wrote in post #15561123 Another couple from me. Kid portraits also...and some more. Ms. Wang by Mookalafalas, on FlickrHi Al I can't quite tell from your other shots due to the small size and compression, but does this photo look front focusing to you? The top half of the shirt seems to be in sharp focus and the eyes are off? 5D3 Gripped / 17-40L / Σ35 / 40 Pancake / Zeiss 50 MP / Σ85 / 100L Macro / 70-200 f2.8L II IS / 430 EX II / 580 EX II / Canon 2xIII TC / Kenko Ext. Tubes
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2Live4 Senior Member  671 posts Likes: 5 Joined Mar 2012 Location: Chicago, IL More info | Feb 01, 2013 15:52 | #1507 Permanent banidsurfer wrote in post #15561241 Aaaaa Ha ha ha...Um wait where...am I ?? Al what you more that likely didn't realize is that I ended up returning my first one as it was having very focus shifts depending on the focal distance of the subject. It was so subtle that it took me a couple months to realize what was happening. I now have a replacement. It is does not appear to be having that issue. My only concerns are what I describe above.Are you sure about this, Cory? Are you going to drop the ball on us again? ~Khánh - an amateur bOkeh-OLic
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Mookalafalas Cream of the Crop More info | Feb 01, 2013 16:01 | #1508 kin2son wrote in post #15561354 Hi Al I can't quite tell from your other shots due to the small size and compression, but does this photo look front focusing to you? The top half of the shirt seems to be in sharp focus and the eyes are off? Nope. I am shooting up at her, and she is leaning back, so the plane of focus contains both her left eye and the front of her shirt. I also did some selective desharpening on her face due to the rather revealing light... Call me Al Gear Flickr
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kin2son Goldmember 4,546 posts Likes: 3 Joined May 2011 Location: Sydney, Australia More info | Feb 01, 2013 16:11 | #1509 Permanent banMookalafalas wrote in post #15561402 Nope. I am shooting up at her, and she is leaning back, so the plane of focus contains both her left eye and the front of her shirt. I also did some selective desharpening on her face due to the rather revealing light... Oh ok then. Good to know. 5D3 Gripped / 17-40L / Σ35 / 40 Pancake / Zeiss 50 MP / Σ85 / 100L Macro / 70-200 f2.8L II IS / 430 EX II / 580 EX II / Canon 2xIII TC / Kenko Ext. Tubes
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idsurfer Cream of the Crop More info | Feb 01, 2013 17:11 | #1510 2Live4 wrote in post #15561358 Are you sure about this, Cory? Are you going to drop the ball on us again? I said "it appears" not to have the same issue. I took a ton of shots yesterday at many different focal distances and they were all acceptably in focus. I do however, reserve the right to go on and on about how great this thing is to everyone and then up and send it back just before the stoke of midnight on the 29th evening of owning it for a full refund!! Cory
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newone757 Member 235 posts Joined Nov 2012 Location: San Antonio More info | Feb 01, 2013 18:59 | #1511 Thats it. I'm driving an hour and a half to buy this lens tommorow 5D Mark III - 135L 2.0 - Sigma 35 1.4 - 85 1.8 - 40 2.8 pancake
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2Live4 Senior Member 671 posts Likes: 5 Joined Mar 2012 Location: Chicago, IL More info | Feb 01, 2013 20:28 | #1512 Permanent banidsurfer wrote in post #15561629 I said "it appears" not to have the same issue. I took a ton of shots yesterday at many different focal distances and they were all acceptably in focus. I do however, reserve the right to go on and on about how great this thing is to everyone and then up and send it back just before the stoke of midnight on the 29th evening of owning it for a full refund!! I must say I am not a "chart shooter". Heck, I rarely use a tripod. THis is why I think it took me a little while longer to figure out that it was having focus inconsistencies at longer focal distances. I was simply using it for everyday shooting. What i need to remind myself occasionally is that that many times what I may consider a "missed" shot is actually perfectly fine. It simply may not have been up to the quality of what I know this lens is capable of, BUT it is still a keeper. The stars don't always align catching that perfect eye sparkle with every shot. This has been the same for me with any lens I have ever used. Many times you catch that eye focus just perfect, many times not.
~Khánh - an amateur bOkeh-OLic
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idsurfer Cream of the Crop More info | Feb 01, 2013 21:16 | #1513 2Live4 wrote in post #15562209 I sure hope you get a keeper this time. I'm still haven't tested my copy extensively yet. Can't wait for spring time to come!Can't agree more, for a ton of reasons!! Cory
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idsurfer Cream of the Crop More info | Feb 01, 2013 21:46 | #1514 I am Sam, Sam I am...   Cory
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Nightdiver13 Unabashed nerd!  2,272 posts Likes: 38 Joined May 2010 Location: Bigfoot Country More info | Feb 01, 2013 21:53 | #1515 Iron Maiden! — Neil
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Anyway, I hope your new lens doesn't have the problem (and I hope mine doesn't have it, either!)
