Sigma 50mm f1.4 - new batch = outstanding performer
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Took this out to the street, here are a few to share with you guys.
This lens is really versatile :thumbsup: Of course it is even better for taking portraits.
May I know where is this? Is it the tall building opposite Raffles Hospital?
I did some PP to adjust the tone, contrast and saturation. Sharpness just +1 to +3. I shoot only in Raw as I like more control over the final picture. If you take JPEG only, should be sharp SOOC, as the various picture style already have abit of sharpening in built. I use neutral picture style 90% of the time, which has everything at 0.
Yup this is Parkview Square opposite Raffles Hospital. The sun was pretty harsh when I was there. Try to go there after 5.30pm. Should be better.
FYI, you can only take picture outside the building. Inside the building it is not allowed, but I will like to suggest you to walk in and take a look. You will be "wowed"
Hi guys, I have done a simple test on a focusing chart and below are my pics. Please take a look and see if there is any focusing issue. Thank you.
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Yes, Both display quite a big amount of front focus.
Did you change the aperture or shutter speed? Seems to me that both photos shows different colour
1) Have you tried taking one good shot, followed by a 2nd, but this time use your hand to break it's focus, sending focus back and forth before letting it resume focusing on to the chart? Reason is to check if there are any inconsistent focus
2) Have you tried taking the same point at different distance apart? every increment of 0.5m till you hit 3m away? Reason is check if focus is out at different point
Did you change the aperture or shutter speed? Seems to me that both photos shows different colour
1) Have you tried taking one good shot, followed by a 2nd, but this time use your hand to break it's focus, sending focus back and forth before letting it resume focusing on to the chart? Reason is to check if there are any inconsistent focus
2) Have you tried taking the same point at different distance apart? every increment of 0.5m till you hit 3m away? Reason is check if focus is out at different point
Hi guys, I have done a simple test on a focusing chart and below are my pics. Please take a look and see if there is any focusing issue. Thank you.
Thks for sharing I will try out what you mentioned. By the way both pics were taken with a tripod.
For those with perfectly calibrated copies, do you have problem with back focusing near infinity when used wide open, but perfect focus when stopped down slightly to like f/2.8?
Is sigma able to calibrate such problem without affecting the near perfect focus at nearer focus distance?
Is sigma able to calibrate such problem without affecting the near perfect focus at nearer focus distance?
It's getting a little quiet over here....let me post my dream setup
Exposure 1/50
Aperture f/2.0
ISO Speed 100
Exposure Bias -1/3 EV
GASP! You posted a Canon lens as your dream setup in a Sigma forum!
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Any opinions on 50mm or the 85mm being the lens more suitable for portraits on a full frame camera? Thanks in advance.
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Bodhisattva said:
I used to have 85mm (canon one) together with the Sigmalux.
IMO, I think both are great for taking portraits on a FF. 50mm great for full body shot, 85mm great for half body shot. In fact the 85mm can be used for full body also; similarly the 50mm can also take half body shot. End of the day, you won't go wrong with either.
I gave up the 85mm ultimately, not because it is no good, but because my Sigmalux refused to come off my camera
it is more versatile, and I personally feel the IQ is slightly better. The 85 spend most of the time in the bag. If you shoot just as a hobby, I will think a 50mm will be a better choice.My 2 cts.
Sent my lens in for calibration and here's the before calibration and after calibration pictures.
Before
After
I think the front focus problem has been resolved.
Before
After
I think the front focus problem has been resolved.
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very good 50mm. I wonder how a new Canon 50/1.4 will impact this lens. Will people still stay with it?
Service center is in Bt Merah IIRC.
Anyway at $300 cheaper, I will go ahead and get it. Calibration cost $150, and you still save $150.....:bsmilie:
Anyway, I am always puzzled as to why so many people are afraid of getting it grey or from overseas. Don't you guys test the lens till satisfied before you pay? :think: I tested mine till I'm satisfied before I bought. If you are a genuine buyer, the owner should not have any issue with it, because all of them knows that there may be AF issue on some copy on certain cameras. If they do not allow, just walk away lor........
I have not seen or heard about a single complain about DDE before, at least not in Club Snap.....can you share an example of "bad things" so that we can be aware of? Or is it just people second guessing that they may have problem and speak as though sure cannot claim warranty when they have never even bought any item from them before? I personally think that they are a very big and reputable company operating in many countries and they have a reputation to protect, and I will not hesitate to get from them if the price is right.
If that is a worry for you, just get a local set and enjoy your photography. No point worrying over such matters.
And when you finally get this lens (a good copy), I am pretty sure you will love it :thumbsup:
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