Nov 07, 2007 16:16 | #1 I want both of these lenses, but can't afford both right now, I'm also getting a 100mm 2.8 Macro.
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picturecrazy soft-hearted weenie-boy  8,565 posts Likes: 780 Joined Jan 2006 Location: Alberta, CANADA More info | Nov 07, 2007 16:19 | #2 The 30 is awesome. I had both the 30 and 50 1.4 at the same time. The 50 never touched my camera after I got the 30 so I sold it. The 30 is sharper too. They are pretty close in length so I'm going for a 30 and 85 1.8 setup. I think that would be perfect! -Lloyd
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Borderfox Goldmember  1,367 posts Likes: 4 Joined Mar 2006 Location: Dunshaughlin, Ireland More info | I would go for the 50 f1.4, I had a lot of problems with the Sigma not focussing properly whereas the 50 is bang on every time. Click Here and Join the POTN flickr Group Today!
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Philco Senior Member  940 posts Likes: 4 Joined Nov 2005 Location: SandyEggo, CA. More info | Nov 07, 2007 16:40 | #5 I would say the 50 for portraits on a 40D. Next best thing to 85mm on a 5D. Canon 5D MKIII/Canon 5D MKII/ 70-200 F2.8 IS L / 24-70 F2.8L / 85 F1.2L II/ 35 f1.4L / 135 F2.0L / Canon 600 EX-RT X 2
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tim Light Bringer  51,010 posts Likes: 375 Joined Nov 2004 Location: Wellington, New Zealand More info | Nov 07, 2007 16:53 | #6 I borrowed a 30 F1.4 and found it not to be sharp or focus accurately. The lens has a reputation for needing to be calibrated even when brand new, but after that it's meant to be good. My 50 1.4 improved after calibration too, possibly beacuse they also replaced something inside the lens - some gearing thing. Professional wedding photographer, solution architect and general technical guy with multiple Amazon Web Services certifications.
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PadawanDad Senior Member  908 posts Likes: 1 Joined Jul 2006 Location: Melrose, MA More info | Nov 07, 2007 17:06 | #8 I owned the 50 1.4, and currently own the Sigma 30 1.4. I find them pretty much the same optically, with a slight edge to the 30mm wide open. If I had a FF camera I would go with the 50 1.4, but with a 1.6 crop, for me, it's gotta be the Sigma 30mm - It's a great lens, and mine is sharp as a tack! Bill Hicks Photography
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PadawanDad Senior Member 908 posts Likes: 1 Joined Jul 2006 Location: Melrose, MA More info | Nov 07, 2007 17:08 | #9 a521 wrote in post #4272830  Thanks for the comments. Does the 30mm focal length work for portraits then? I'm thinking more for fully body shots, and I'd use the 100mm 2.8 for portraits as well. Take you sigma 28-70, lock yourself onto 30mm and see what you've got Bill Hicks Photography
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Philco Senior Member 940 posts Likes: 4 Joined Nov 2005 Location: SandyEggo, CA. More info | Nov 07, 2007 17:48 | #10 30mm will be okay for full length portraits, but I much prefer the perspective of a longer focal length - it's really a matter of personal taste. 30mm on a crop body would be the widest I would ever want to go. Canon 5D MKIII/Canon 5D MKII/ 70-200 F2.8 IS L / 24-70 F2.8L / 85 F1.2L II/ 35 f1.4L / 135 F2.0L / Canon 600 EX-RT X 2
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LightUser Senior Member  286 posts Joined Jun 2007 More info |  Permanent banWaist up or regular portraits, get the 50...30 for regular.......
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It all depends on available room, but I find that it is perfect for portraits.