New lens alert Sigma 1.4 50mm prime

[Legdog]

Muy caro but I'm interested.

fred miranda

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A big old heavy over built 50?

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6tnhzO_4WU"]Sigma 50mm F1.4 Art Lens: Is It Worth $950 - YouTube[/ame]


Heck yeah!

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QhHodHwUAt0"]Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM | ART - YouTube[/ame]


I just called Competitive camera here in Dallas and they don't have it yet. Maybe in a few weeks...

[Legdog]

No interest?

Man I'm foaming at the mouth over this thing!

[Bill M]

Unless I go longer than 400mm my bag is complete at the moment.

[Eagles1181]

OK, I am confused. What are the advantages of this over the Nikon or Canon version which both are about half the price?

Eagle

[Legdog]

OK, I am confused. What are the advantages of this over the Nikon or Canon version which both are about half the price?

Eagle

It's a much better lens!

That's what's so unusual. Sigma rolling out better glass than the big two. A light hog 50mm with razor sharp focus not seen before is irresistible to me.

[aggie2000tx]

Leggy what is your go to lens? I am looking for another lens and was thinking wide angle this go around

[Legdog]

For wide shots I use the tokina 2.8 11-16mm

It's relatively affordable and is a 2.8 through the range. It comes in both Canon and Nikon versions so be sure to order the one that fits your camera.

It gets a little dark around the corners at 11mm so I frequently shoot it at 12mm.

fantasy windmill by legdog, on Flickr


My midrange glass is a 2.8 Sigma.

[Henry]

Not exactly competitive at that price point. Canon 1.4 is about $350 and is a great lens, the 1.2 however is more expensive and from online comparisons, the Sigma edges out the Canon 1.2 in sharpness de but the difference is negligible.

I doubt anyone could even tell the difference if they weren't viewing both photos side by side. I bet the 1.8 is pretty darn close as well.

[Legdog]

Not exactly competitive at that price point. Canon 1.4 is about $350 and is a great lens, the 1.2 however is more expensive and from online comparisons, the Sigma edges out the Canon 1.2 in sharpness de but the difference is negligible.

I doubt anyone could even tell the difference if they weren't viewing both photos side by side. I bet the 1.8 is pretty darn close as well.

What some call negligible I call need!

Yes it's overkill but overkill appeals to me.

[Henry]

I wouldn't call it overkill, have you seen the Leica 50mm? $10,000

However, personally for me, I'd love to get my hands on the old Canon 50mm f1.0

http://www.kenrockwell.com/canon/lenses/50mm-f1.htm

[Legdog]

So Casey, how do you like it so far?

[Casey]

I didn't get the Sigma Art. I bought the regular ol' Sigma 50mm f1.4. So far, I'm pleased.

Jpeg straight from the 5D III in pretty low light

[Henry]

5d m3 with a 1.4 = perfection

[Casey]

A little more Sigma 50mm f1.4 love. Dinner as I prepared it Friday night.

[Legdog]

nice!