hi, is anyone can give me idea or advice canon 50mm f1.4 and sigma 50 f1.4 which one is better, mostly i use this len for postrait?? appreciate for our advice.
hi, is anyone can give me idea or advice canon 50mm f1.4 and sigma 50 f1.4 which one is better, mostly i use this len for postrait?? appreciate for our advice.
The Canon 50/1.4 is infamous for having the USM break down. Read more here:
http://photo.net/canon-eos-digital-camera-forum/00PQvO
http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1029&message=32546687
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=798111
The Sigma 50/1.4 is famous for front/back focusing isssues. So if your copy shows FF/BF, then you need to bring it into Sigma Service Center for a AF calibration. So I seriously suggest you buy a local warranty copy.
AGREED! A friend of mine has had similar probs after some months of use and has already sold his Sig 50 off and has now replaced it with the EF 50 1.4 instead
The Canon 50/1.4 is infamous for having the USM break down. Read more here:
http://photo.net/canon-eos-digital-camera-forum/00PQvO
http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1029&message=32546687
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=798111
The Sigma 50/1.4 is famous for front/back focusing isssues. So if your copy shows FF/BF, then you need to bring it into Sigma Service Center for a AF calibration. So I seriously suggest you buy a local warranty copy.
AGREED! A friend of mine has had similar probs after some months of use and has already sold his Sig 50 off and has now replaced it with the EF 50 1.4 instead
u use 1.4 often?... why not consider the 50mm F1.8 instead?
The Sigma is really good for portrait use as it focus rather quickly and the bokeh is rather smooth.
OT: Another option....Contax N 50 f1.4. You got to love it for the colours. And you can do in-lens micro-adjustments of the near, mid and far distances unlike any other lens.
MWP, so you finally got it. How's the AF speed compared to your Siggy? Sure love to see some nice portraits by this unique lens.
Other than the focusing problems(which can be fixed),the sigma is also more expensive than the canon
The Canon 50/1.4 is infamous for having the USM break down. Read more here:
http://photo.net/canon-eos-digital-camera-forum/00PQvO
http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1029&message=32546687
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=798111
The Sigma 50/1.4 is famous for front/back focusing isssues. So if your copy shows FF/BF, then you need to bring it into Sigma Service Center for a AF calibration. So I seriously suggest you buy a local warranty copy.
Hi,sorry to have to tag on to this tread but does the Nikon 50/f1.4 have the issues mentioned above?
Cheers
Different brand, different lens, different motor... need I say more?