Sigma 30 1.4- Why Did I Wait So Long-WOW

Got this gem tonight. Had to try it out right away. I think I got an extremely sharp copy.
My advice is: If you have been thinking about a short, fast, affordable prime, Get this lens!! Even if it needs to be sent in for calibration, it will be well worth it!!
Kath

First shot only cropped & resized. No PP at all. 2nd shot is 100% crop.
Iso 100
f/1.4
1/160
Focused on the "I" of installed

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Looks like you got a great copy - congrats!! How's the focus speed?

I've been considering this lens for the 40D, but the focus concerns have kept me from buying it. I usually buy my lenses used here or on FM, but this is one lens that I would probably buy new just in case there are any focus issues with it.

Congrats on a great lens.

versedmb wrote in post #5255110
Looks like you got a great copy - congrats!! How's the focus speed?

I've been considering this lens for the 40D, but the focus concerns have kept me from buying it. I usually buy my lenses used here or on FM, but this is one lens that I would probably buy new just in case there are any focus issues with it.

It focuses quite quickly. I use it on my 40D and Xti with great results.

The in-focus looks awesome, but the blur of the cans looks strange to me. Like multiple overlayed images of the symbol

TaDa wrote in post #5255126
The in-focus looks awesome, but the blur of the cans looks strange to me. Like multiple overlayed images of the symbol

I was thinking the same thing. The bokeh looks "nervous" to me...though the focused object looks nice and sharp.

STOP..I want this lens I spent enough already. trying to stop a little spending for atleast a few weeks

05Xrunner wrote in post #5255183
STOP..I want this lens I spent enough already. trying to stop a little spending for atleast a few weeks

I hear ya, I think my wife will kill me if I buy more more lens.

very underrated lens...very sharp and good wide-open

only selling mine cause I recently got a 35L

Focuses pretty fast. Took some more pics. The bokeh looks fine in other shots. Can't explain the pop can. My desk light was shining directly down on it if that would make a difference. Anybody have any ideas?
Kath

i love mine.. congrads on the new lens. mine is sharp and fast as well. i like it over my canon 50mm 1.4.

have fun with it. mine stays on my camera all the time now.

shannon

Congrats! The best prime on a 1.6 cropper in my opinion.

I just got mine lastweek and I haven't been able to put down my camera

Originally bought the 50 1.4, after having the 1.8. Never even put it on the camera. I just knew I had to have the Sigma instead. Very happy.

Great lens. I have one too. Works on the 1dm3 as well at large apertures. So, it's a bonus.

I just ordered this on amazon last night.....I hope I get lucky like you!