Lens comparison 50mm and 35mm

[Oly5050]

Originally Posted by drewdam this one from 35mm at 1:4...

Sorry, but I though the 35 mm is only up to f3.5? Or did I misunderstand the 1:4?

[schon]

Originally Posted by Oly5050 Sorry, but I though the 35 mm is only up to f3.5? Or did I misunderstand the 1:4?

1:4 refers to the magnification ratio.

[Oly5050]

Ahhh..Thanks!

In any case, I think the 50mm also has its advantages right? It is brigher and faster and also has more zoom capabilities. Plus it is prime. So I guess it would be a good buy too. Poison, poison, poison.....

[troyjbon]

Originally Posted by holidaydom Looking at the price and the fact that it's a zoom... I'm thinking that there has to be a compromise somewhere. Probably in terms of overall, corner-to-corner sharpmess, fringing, distorsion, vignetting... But it has good things going for it as well; well-priced, flexibility (being a zoom), f2.8 constant, Macro capability... Weight the pros and cons and then decide - simple as that. By the way - is this lens available for sale already?

Hmm in fact I already bought it yesterday in the afternoon. Already being sold in Singapore. Orion Sim LIm 6th Floor got it for about early $600. Quite good for a zoom macro 2.8 lens, however, the focusing is a bit lagging but very good sharp images. But of course cant compare to dedicated 35 or 50mm lens.

Love it.

[microcosm]

Originally Posted by troyjbon Hmm in fact I already bought it yesterday in the afternoon. Already being sold in Singapore. Orion Sim LIm 6th Floor got it for about early $600. Quite good for a zoom macro 2.8 lens, however, the focusing is a bit lagging but very good sharp images. But of course cant compare to dedicated 35 or 50mm lens. Love it.

Post some images here to share... link it to the large image if you have it... let's pixel peep! (just kidding).

[Oly5050]

Originally Posted by troyjbon Hmm in fact I already bought it yesterday in the afternoon. Already being sold in Singapore. Orion Sim LIm 6th Floor got it for about early $600. Quite good for a zoom macro 2.8 lens, however, the focusing is a bit lagging but very good sharp images. But of course cant compare to dedicated 35 or 50mm lens. Love it.

Congrats!!! Time to upgrade your signature!!!

BTW, anyone know what is the best price for a 50 mm Oly? Thanks!

[troyjbon]

Originally Posted by Oly5050 Congrats!!! Time to upgrade your signature!!! BTW, anyone know what is the best price for a 50 mm Oly? Thanks!

Haha already did.

Anyway, went to HN funan before comex to ask them, they offered me about $800 for the 50mm lens, cash. But never buy in the end. Just ask ask...

Will tak some photos using the lens and will post soon !

[troyjbon]

One of a few "Test Shots" I took with the Sigma 18-50mm f2.8 using flash / indoors. Did not use any tripod.

Trying to go for nature soon. Probably can see more vivid colour and details of the flowers/insects in the daylight.

Lately raining so no chance of testing it outdoors yet.

[troyjbon]

Sigma 18-50mm f2.8

Potrait close up of my nephew. Cute just like me.....

[microcosm]

Originally Posted by troyjbon One of a few "Test Shots" I took with the Sigma 18-50mm f2.8 using flash / indoors. Did not use any tripod. Trying to go for nature soon. Probably can see more vivid colour and details of the flowers/insects in the daylight. Lately raining so no chance of testing it outdoors yet.

Your guitar strings are rusty... make sure you wipe them before you play... don't get cut by rusty strings... which guitar is this by the way?

[troyjbon]

Erhm u sure we dont get penalized by talking about musical instruments ?
Its an Epiphone acoustic guitar. Quite long never play.


Sigma 18-50mm f2.8 (at 50mm)

Prefer playing my Les Paul Ultra.

[microcosm]

Originally Posted by troyjbon Erhm u sure we dont get penalized by talking about musical instruments ? Its an Epiphone acoustic guitar. Quite long never play. Sigma 18-50mm f2.8 (at 50mm) Prefer playing my Les Paul Ultra.

Clean the guitar and start shooting macros on rainy days! My goodness... a Les Paul... envy... I never did pick one up because of intonation issues. Nice shot of the Les Paul, but you should have used a smaller aperture...

[troyjbon]

Originally Posted by microcosm Clean the guitar and start shooting macros on rainy days! My goodness... a Les Paul... envy... I never did pick one up because of intonation issues. Nice shot of the Les Paul, but you should have used a smaller aperture...

Thanks for the pointer. Appreciate it. Will take more shots to get myself warmed up for macro photography.

[holidaydom]

Originally Posted by microcosm ...I never did pick one up because of intonation issues...

Oh boy! I learnt a new word today~!!

[microcosm]

Originally Posted by holidaydom Oh boy! I learnt a new word today~!!

-__-" ....

[troyjbon]

Some marco pics taken yesterday with the Sigma 18-50mm at the "Singapore National Shooting Competition" Mandai


Medal


Ear muffler


Target Board

[holidaydom]

Nice photos.

Looks like the Sigma is a pretty good lens eh... great buy.

[troyjbon]

Originally Posted by holidaydom Nice photos. Looks like the Sigma is a pretty good lens eh... great buy.

Thank you.
But dont know if the extension may be useful for this lens....

[holidaydom]

Originally Posted by troyjbon Thank you. But dont know if the extension may be useful for this lens....

You can probably try with your lens down at a good shop but from what I've experienced with my OLY 35mm and 50mm... you'll have to be very close to the subject in order to focus (with the EX25 on) that in most cases (cos you're so close) you'll mess up the lighting on the subject unless you are shooting in a controlled way like in a still-life setup.

But hey - that's just my 2-cents... you have to (and should) try for yourself to see if you like it.

[aceraf715]

how much u got for the sigma?

lowest ap is 2.8?