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Would a sigma 30mm f1.4 be enough?
Hi,
Im thinking of covering a event with the above lens... would it be enough? Anyonje tried it before? the rest of my lens would most prob not be fast enough in low light. =( |
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Re: Would a sigma 30mm f1.4 be enough?
i dont think you will be shooting everything at f1.4 right?
Maybe u can also use slower lens with higher ISO + flash.
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Re: Would a sigma 30mm f1.4 be enough?
I'll still have my usual lens but was thinking if its possible to do an entire indoor event on the lens..
Anyone try before? |
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Re: Would a sigma 30mm f1.4 be enough?
did a birthday... does that count? all kids... small function room... but i think you're talking about a concert of sorts?
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Re: Would a sigma 30mm f1.4 be enough?
It really depends on what kind of event. Most of the time, the trinity lens combination works great for events.
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5th August 2008
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Re: Would a sigma 30mm f1.4 be enough?
What is the trinity lens combination? Apologies...im such a noob when it comes to indoor stuff. =p
Im actually looking at doing a company function at a hotel ball room. Boss would most prob sack me if i dun come up with a dozen of decent photos. =p |
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Re: Would a sigma 30mm f1.4 be enough?
This lens is not wide enough to cover group photos, not tele enough to capture close-up portrait.
Am I correct?  I don't have this lens, but planning to get. 
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Re: Would a sigma 30mm f1.4 be enough?
Question:
what camera body are you using? do you have an external flash unit? |
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Re: Would a sigma 30mm f1.4 be enough?
Im using a D40. and yes, i have a external flash unit.
But partly the reason why im tempted to bring just the sigma lens is becoz i dont like to use the flash unit.. |
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Re: Would a sigma 30mm f1.4 be enough?
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Re: Would a sigma 30mm f1.4 be enough?
Hotel ballroom with a 30mm x1.5 crop = 45mm... nope. nadda. BAD idea.
Best stick with your existing setup with external flash. Either that or go get a super-wide.. sigma 20mm f1.8 or wider. |
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Re: Would a sigma 30mm f1.4 be enough?
14-24 f/2.8 24-70 f/2.8 70-200 f/2.8 These are not only fast lenses, but they cover the whole range of what you would need for most events  |
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Re: Would a sigma 30mm f1.4 be enough?
Having a flash for an event is almost a must  |
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