Just returned from 5 days in Prague where I took my M50 kit. At the very last second I tossed a sigma ex30mm 1.4 into the case. I got it cheap years back and tbh I thought it was junk…. Hence tossed it into the case!!
Well, it totally surprised me.
Back home I went hunting in the loft
I had a sneaky suspicion I had another sigma that came bundled with a cheap dslr I bought years ago. (400d)
Found it
Don’t laugh…
Sigma 18-50mm 2.8 EX DC
Well I’m not laughing now, I mounted it onto that cheap R100 I snagged cheap last year…
Oh my!!!
With peaking the files (JPEG’s) are lovely.
I’m guessing this is partly because it’s old and the R100 cannot “correct’ the lens faults?
I’m loving the look wide open with the slight vignette, so reminds me of pictures I used to get shooting film.
Nothing more to add really
Just thought I’d share a nice surprise 👍🏻
Rainbow Chaser wrote:
Pictures or it didn't happen.
I haven’t signed up so can’t
- sorry
Ok seems the lens is only shooting wide open ?
Probably explains why it came free?
But, I’ve selected monochrome, with peaking , square 1:1 format
Using pop up flash with minus -2 flash exposure compensation
And have selected the ‘ miniature “ effect in program mode that further reduces the zone of focus.
WOW!!
Oh My GOD!!
I have just stumbled on something extraordinary
Incredible!!!
Thanks for sharing this. I'd like to make sure I understand. The Sigma 18-50mm 2.8 EX DC is a full-frame lens for EF-mounts. The R100 is a crop-frame body with RF-mount. Are you using a Canon adapter? Does it do autofocus?
I am unfamiliar with "peaking" so I'll have to look it up.
I love knowing about special gear combos so this is interesting to me. The R100 body is not much heavier than my PEN E-P7 body.
I sent you a PM with my email in case you're interested in sharing that way. I'm afraid I might get confused, though, if different body-lens combos are included.
Rainbow Chaser wrote:
Thanks for sharing this. I'd like to make sure I understand. The Sigma 18-50mm 2.8 EX DC is a full-frame lens for EF-mounts. The R100 is a crop-frame body with RF-mount. Are you using a Canon adapter? Does it do autofocus?
I am unfamiliar with "peaking" so I'll have to look it up.
I love knowing about special gear combos so this is interesting to me. The R100 body is not much heavier than my PEN E-P7 body.
I sent you a PM with my email in case you're interested in sharing that way. I'm afraid I might get confused, though, if different body-lens combos are included....Show more →
I think it’s just for aps-c sensors
Not sure why the aperture isn’t working?? I’ll clean the contacts tomorrow and try again
Re:the “ miniature “ setting
It’s the first time I’ve used any of these special effects. But combined with the stuck open aperture (2.8) and the miniature style selected the plane of focus is crazy thin.
The insanely shallow zone of focus is amplified by the sigmas ability to get up close at 50mm - without measuring I’d guess the front element is 4” from the subject.
I do have a few RF lenses but I’m getting tired of the ultra sharp heavily corrected shots. The sigma has zero corrections meaning the camera has to rely on the lenses true optical ability… I like it, maybe not for everyone.
Rainbow Chaser wrote:
Thanks for sharing this. I'd like to make sure I understand. The Sigma 18-50mm 2.8 EX DC is a full-frame lens for EF-mounts. The R100 is a crop-frame body with RF-mount. Are you using a Canon adapter? Does it do autofocus?.
(snip)
DG are fullframes, DC are crops.
Oh, that reminded me actually that I on top of my 3 FF Sigmas which all work on my R6/2, I have Sigma 10-20EX DC which I haven't tried on my R50 so far. But yep, it focuses well.
Pixelpuffin wrote:
I haven’t signed up so can’t
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Wait.....are you saying that you have to pay the fee for the buy/sell section which includes hosting of images on this site before you can post images on this site now? When did this become the rule?
LarryBeemer wrote:
Wait.....are you saying that you have to pay the fee for the buy/sell section which includes hosting of images on this site before you can post images on this site now? When did this become the rule?
Forums today are basically highly sophisticated marketing tools designed to subconsciously make you want newer better products. The constant bombardment of ads no longer works. But the subtle yet invasive thought process of hearing/reading of others (in cyberspace) preach on the merits on newer gear has more power than a truck full of free brochures ever had
Once you understand that it becomes crystal clear the REAL role of online forums… regardless of the hobby
LarryBeemer wrote:
Wait.....are you saying that you have to pay the fee for the buy/sell section which includes hosting of images on this site before you can post images on this site now? When did this become the rule?
You can link to your photos hosted on other sites. I use Flickr for that purpose. You just can't upload photos to this site directly if you don't pay for a membership.
