nufc_fan wrote:
Those of you shooting weddings......which other primes do you pair this with? I usually shoot with a 35Art and 85 1.8g but 58 is fairly close to both (I also have a 70-200 if needed).
28mm 1.8G and 85mm 1.4G
Thats is probably my thought too....Although I do love the Sigma 35A. The 24A is also another idea but I think 24 might just be a little too wide for people most of the time.
nufc_fan wrote:
Thats is probably my thought too....Although I do love the Sigma 35A. The 24A is also another idea but I think 24 might just be a little too wide for people most of the time.
That's what I noticed too. I like the simplicity of a three lens setup. I don't want to be without my 58 and 85. 35 is too narrow for my taste to be my widest lens, whereas 24mm is too wide most of the time for people shots. For me, the 28mm hits the sweet spot, as the wider angle adds a touch of drama without being exaggerated. A really nice bonus is also the reduced weight compared to a 24mm 1.4 or 35mm 1.4.
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I am not a portrait or event shooter but still do have opportunities for those so I like the option provided by fast primes to isolate subjects when needed. Landscape is more my thing.
Yet the 58mm became attractive to replace my seldom used 85mm (tried AF 1.4D, AF-S 1.4G, and finally had settled on AF-S 1.8G as the first two were too big and heavy) and my AF-S 50mm f/1.4G. First experiences with the 58mm had been promising as I like the image quality it provides. I found the lens sharp with a exquisite rendering of the out of focus areas. I also find it a better complement to my AF-S 35mm f/1.8G and the 50mm was.
Last week I was visiting the Palouse in SE Washington State and had the opportunity to use the lens more and test its flexibility.
I started the day for a sunrise shoot from the top of Steptoe Butte. First shot was with the 58mm at f/11 and a good test of its behavior with flare. I only had to clone out a small flare spot in the lower left corner so I was very pleased with the result. The sun star was surprisingly super clean.
Later in the morning I shot a well known restored old barn; I started shooting with the 14-24mm but like the rendering from the 58mm better. Both shots are wide open (f/1.4).
Another opportunity at a collection of old gas stations and trucks, also wide open.
Love these non portraiture shots! The dual truck shot has me has me double taking. Very nice on everything else. gpelpel wrote:
I am not a portrait or event shooter but still do have opportunities for those so I like the option provided by fast primes to isolate subjects when needed. Landscape is more my thing.
Yet the 58mm became attractive to replace my seldom used 85mm (tried AF 1.4D, AF-S 1.4G, and finally had settled on AF-S 1.8G as the first two were too big and heavy) and my AF-S 50mm f/1.4G. First experiences with the 58mm had been promising as I like the image quality it provides. I found the lens sharp with a exquisite rendering of the out of focus areas. I also find it a better complement to my AF-S 35mm f/1.8G and the 50mm was.
Last week I was visiting the Palouse in SE Washington State and had the opportunity to use the lens more and test its flexibility.
I started the day for a sunrise shoot from the top of Steptoe Butte. First shot was with the 58mm at f/11 and a good test of its behavior with flare. I only had to clone out a small flare spot in the lower left corner so I was very pleased with the result. The sun star was surprisingly super clean.
Later in the morning I shot a well known restored old barn; I started shooting with the 14-24mm but like the rendering from the 58mm better. Both shots are wide open (f/1.4).
Went on a sunset cruise with my girlfriend yesterday afternoon since it was my birthday. Only took my D800 and the 58G with me and managed to get a couple shots that I am really content with.
Here are two shots wide open (pardon the crowd, they were everywhere, and the color if you don't find it to your liking):
And this one was shot at f2 (love the crispness when stopped down slightly):
My impression of this lens is that it gives a unique and lovely rendering at f1.4 with creamy bokeh and all. And stopped down it gives you crispness and sharpness if you want them.
nufc_fan wrote:
Those of you shooting weddings......which other primes do you pair this with? I usually shoot with a 35Art and 85 1.8g but 58 is fairly close to both (I also have a 70-200 if needed).
I'm really intrigued about the possibility of a Sigma 24-35, 58G, and 200/2VR trio...
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