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Sigma 30mm f/1.4 lens
- Thread starter otumay
- Start date
The Sigma 50/1.4 was outstanding wide open on my full-frame Canon; I have heard this lens is its equal on 1.5/1.6 crop sensor but unfortunately have no direct personal experience --- sorry. I expect however, if it is in the same league, then it should be outstanding with the Foveon SD14!
Hi Osman,
I've found that my copy suffers some major CA under high contrast situations. I like the way the bokeh is rendered in most cases, and it's reasonably sharp in the center wide open. I use it for low light portraiture and captures, not so much as a landscape lens. It's also known to be a troublesome lens with the SD10 and SD14 with regards to autofocus, although mine works very well with the SD14 (after sending it in to Sigma for calibration).
When I got it, it was the only f1.4 prime available. I would personally prefer the 50/1.4 over the 30/1.4, but with the upcoming 85/1.4 I'm going to wait to see if I can lighten my wallet even more.
I've found that my copy suffers some major CA under high contrast situations. I like the way the bokeh is rendered in most cases, and it's reasonably sharp in the center wide open. I use it for low light portraiture and captures, not so much as a landscape lens. It's also known to be a troublesome lens with the SD10 and SD14 with regards to autofocus, although mine works very well with the SD14 (after sending it in to Sigma for calibration).
When I got it, it was the only f1.4 prime available. I would personally prefer the 50/1.4 over the 30/1.4, but with the upcoming 85/1.4 I'm going to wait to see if I can lighten my wallet even more.
ptomsu
Workshop Member
I just bought the Sigma 1.4/50 3 months ago for my Nikon system and I am completely overwhelmed by this lens! Sharp, wonderful boukeh, fast quiet etc....
So I assume the 1.4/35 should be very similar as it is their (Sigma) counterpart for APSC size sensor cameras. I would consider it a no brainer to buy this lens.
So I assume the 1.4/35 should be very similar as it is their (Sigma) counterpart for APSC size sensor cameras. I would consider it a no brainer to buy this lens.
otumay
New member
Thanks for the inputs, they are much appreciated. Today I went to the dealer and tried two different samples. The first one had a serious calibration problem, whereas the other one produced very good results. At wide open, the lens is a bit soft, but gets its act together at f/2.0.
As for the 50/1.4, I've heard that it has a wonderful performance, but with the SD14 it has a fov of 80mm. I may use it for portrait work, but 30mm has a wider range of application in daily shooting I think.
I shall post some shots after buying it tomorrow.
Thanks,
Osman
As for the 50/1.4, I've heard that it has a wonderful performance, but with the SD14 it has a fov of 80mm. I may use it for portrait work, but 30mm has a wider range of application in daily shooting I think.
I shall post some shots after buying it tomorrow.
Thanks,
Osman
otumay
New member
Update: Bought the lens. Tried it both during daytime and after sunset. I shall post a few samples here. The rest is at:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/otumay/sets/72157624678810154/
Thank you all for your responses.
Best,
Osman
http://www.flickr.com/photos/otumay/sets/72157624678810154/
Thank you all for your responses.
Best,
Osman
Jorgen Udvang
Subscriber Member
Very nice photos, Osman. I've heard different opinions about the bokeh of the 30mm, but your copy seems to handle that just great.