Sigma 30mm f1.4 - Canon(Non Art)

Hi Friends,
Yesterday I saw an ad in Craiglist- Sigma 30mm f1.4 non art version for sale for $240.. as the seller highlighted it is 2 years old, no box or hood.. moving to Full Frame is it worth?
I thought to check before I make a move.

robienyshe wrote in post #17389928
Hi Friends,
Yesterday I saw an ad in Craiglist- Sigma 30mm f1.4 non art version for sale for $240.. as the seller highlighted it is 2 years old, no box or hood.. moving to Full Frame is it worth?
I thought to check before I make a move.

it will vignette on full frame but that's a reasonable price, maybe offer a little less after you check it out

60D
Sigma 30mm 1.4 non-art
f2.2

That lens is designed for a crop sensor. It will mount on a full frame body (unlike Canon's EF-S lenses), but it will vignette quite a bit.

If you are interested in that focal length for a full frame body, Canon makes a EF 28mm f/1.8. It is an older lens, but still is decent. I originally purchased the 28 f/1.8 to use on a crop 7D, but tried it a few times after purchasing a 5D3. It worked well, but I didn't have much use for a fast wide angle prime lens so I ended up selling it.

Wait is the seller moving to FF or is the OP/buyer moving to FF?

FEChariot wrote in post #17391304
Wait is the seller moving to FF or is the OP/buyer moving to FF?

Good question. I originally read it as the the OP was moving to full frame, but upon re-reading the post, it could be interpreted either way.

The seller is moving to Full Frame.
I am not changing my gears.. Will hold on for least 2 years.

What's the verdict? to go or not to go?
I just spoke 2 the seller and he says max he would go for is $230 since I had mentioned that there was no box and no hood. and agreed to go for the lowest price which is $230.

Nice.. sharp.. what's the setting used? is Flash on? Care to share the exif?

I'd buy it in a second if I could test it on my camera before handing money over. I wouldn't buy it unless I could.

FEChariot wrote in post #17391713
I'd buy it in a second if I could test it on my camera before handing money over. I wouldn't buy it unless I could.

X2. Try it out first as that lens is notorious for focus issues. I had that lens on my Rebel XS (1000D) and my current T4i with no issues. Was on my body most of the time, loved the lens.

robienyshe wrote in post #17391600
Nice.. sharp.. what's the setting used? is Flash on?

no flash exif is with the pic (f2.2 30mm 800 ISO)

like others have said, the non-art is definitely good value


60D
f2.8
ISO 1250
1/1250
no flash

Very nice lens. I think, most of them need to go to sigma repair center for focus calibration. If you have MFA, probably that is fine. I got it fixed mine from Sigma.