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Archive 2009Sigma 50/1.4 AF Issues [pt.III] UPDATED
p.4 #1Sigma 50/1.4 AF Issues [pt.III] UPDATED
ravon wrote:
No matter what your intentions are, topics like these always turn into Sigma bashing topics. How do you know if the people voting this poll own this lens? Right, you don't
Guess I just have to trust that people aren't a holes--I guess that's being naive...because everyone is out to get sigma
You're probably right though...the lens, in actuality, has no issues--it's a conspiracy!
No matter what your intentions are, topics like these always turn into Sigma bashing topics. How do you know if the people voting this poll own this lens? Right, you don't
Guess I just have to trust that people aren't a holes--I guess that's being naive...because everyone is out to get sigma
You're probably right though...the lens, in actuality, has no issues--it's a conspiracy!Dec 17, 2009 at 06:27 AM
p.4 #2Sigma 50/1.4 AF Issues [pt.III] UPDATED
M Vers wrote:
...the lens, in actuality, has no issues--it's a conspiracy!
In that case: If it helps you deciding not to buy this lens I would be glad to vote "issues at all distances". Just let me know
...the lens, in actuality, has no issues--it's a conspiracy!
In that case: If it helps you deciding not to buy this lens I would be glad to vote "issues at all distances". Just let me know
Dec 17, 2009 at 11:08 AM
p.4 #3Sigma 50/1.4 AF Issues [pt.III] UPDATED
Yakim Peled wrote:
Vivek, if you are going to use MF, I see no reason to avoid the Sigmalux. It's optics are superb and bokeh is - IMHO at least - better than the Zeiss.
Happy shooting,
Yakim.
Yakim, I think you are right... The only thing I have to remember is that at least with Zeiss, I will not try to AF. With the sigmalux, I will most likely try, and be disappointed when I view the photos on the PC!
-- Vivek
Vivek, if you are going to use MF, I see no reason to avoid the Sigmalux. It's optics are superb and bokeh is - IMHO at least - better than the Zeiss.
Happy shooting,
Yakim.
Yakim, I think you are right... The only thing I have to remember is that at least with Zeiss, I will not try to AF. With the sigmalux, I will most likely try, and be disappointed when I view the photos on the PC!
-- Vivek
Dec 17, 2009 at 05:54 PM
p.4 #4Sigma 50/1.4 AF Issues [pt.III] UPDATED
So... sitting here with an RMA to return the Sigma 50mm F/1.4 to B&H for another copy.... did I jump the gun is the question. Hmmmmm
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Dec 17, 2009 at 07:45 PM
p.4 #5Sigma 50/1.4 AF Issues [pt.III] UPDATED
Vivek wrote:
Happy shooting,
Yakim.Yakim, I think you are right... The only thing I have to remember is that at least with Zeiss, I will not try to AF. With the sigmalux, I will most likely try, and be disappointed when I view the photos on the PC!
-- Vivek
Not necessarily. 50% stated they had no AF issues whatsoever. If not, just switch it to MF and use a lot of gaffer tape.
Happy shooting,
Yakim.
Yakim Peled wrote
Vivek, if you are going to use MF, I see no reason to avoid the Sigmalux. It's optics are superb and bokeh is - IMHO at least - better than the Zeiss.Happy shooting,
Yakim.
-- Vivek
Not necessarily. 50% stated they had no AF issues whatsoever. If not, just switch it to MF and use a lot of gaffer tape.
Happy shooting,
Yakim.
Dec 20, 2009 at 04:21 AM
p.4 #6Sigma 50/1.4 AF Issues [pt.III] UPDATED
"Not necessarily. 50% stated they had no AF issues whatsoever."
not sure that the second sentence is such a solid argument for the first.
not sure that the second sentence is such a solid argument for the first.
Dec 20, 2009 at 05:13 AM
p.4 #7Sigma 50/1.4 AF Issues [pt.III] UPDATED
Well, that's the way I see the poll's results.
Happy shooting,
Yakim.
Happy shooting,
Yakim.
Dec 20, 2009 at 05:27 AM
p.4 #8Sigma 50/1.4 AF Issues [pt.III] UPDATED
Dialed in the lens... shot with it last night... stayed in the F/1.4 to F/2.5 range and it hits. So... looks like I won't be sending it back to B&H after all.
Here's the link to last nights shots... https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/847672 a mix... Sigma 50mm F/1.4, Canon 135L, Canon 24-70L... all the Exif data is in there if you have a reader...
Really happy to have the lens dialed in... It's just fun to shoot with!
Hatch
So... looks like I won't be sending it back to B&H after all. Here's the link to last nights shots... https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/847672 a mix... Sigma 50mm F/1.4, Canon 135L, Canon 24-70L... all the Exif data is in there if you have a reader...
Really happy to have the lens dialed in... It's just fun to shoot with!
Hatch
Dec 20, 2009 at 11:56 AM
p.4 #9Sigma 50/1.4 AF Issues [pt.III] UPDATED
hatch1921 wrote:
Dialed in the lens... shot with it last night... stayed in the F/1.4 to F/2.5 range and it hits. So... looks like I won't be sending it back to B&H after all.
Here's the link to last nights shots... https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/847672 a mix... Sigma 50mm F/1.4, Canon 135L, Canon 24-70L... all the Exif data is in there if you have a reader...
Really happy to have the lens dialed in... It's just fun to shoot with!
Hatch
Congratulation, look like you got a very good S50 copy - man i love the BUGER shot
Dialed in the lens... shot with it last night... stayed in the F/1.4 to F/2.5 range and it hits.
So... looks like I won't be sending it back to B&H after all. Here's the link to last nights shots... https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/847672 a mix... Sigma 50mm F/1.4, Canon 135L, Canon 24-70L... all the Exif data is in there if you have a reader...
Really happy to have the lens dialed in... It's just fun to shoot with!
Hatch
Congratulation, look like you got a very good S50 copy - man i love the BUGER shot
Dec 20, 2009 at 01:44 PM
p.4 #10Sigma 50/1.4 AF Issues [pt.III] UPDATED
mttran wrote:
So... looks like I won't be sending it back to B&H after all.
Here's the link to last nights shots... https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/847672 a mix... Sigma 50mm F/1.4, Canon 135L, Canon 24-70L... all the Exif data is in there if you have a reader...
Really happy to have the lens dialed in... It's just fun to shoot with!
HatchCongratulation, look like you got a very good S50 copy - man i love the BUGER shot
yeah... I went back and fixed the typo.... good times
hatch1921 wrote
Dialed in the lens... shot with it last night... stayed in the F/1.4 to F/2.5 range and it hits. So... looks like I won't be sending it back to B&H after all. Here's the link to last nights shots... https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/847672 a mix... Sigma 50mm F/1.4, Canon 135L, Canon 24-70L... all the Exif data is in there if you have a reader...
Really happy to have the lens dialed in... It's just fun to shoot with!
Hatch
yeah... I went back and fixed the typo.... good times Dec 20, 2009 at 02:35 PM
p.4 #11Sigma 50/1.4 AF Issues [pt.III] UPDATED
I don't own this lens, but considered before getting great 50L copy. And that is pretty much why: 17 + 14 + + % of this poll results are pretty high numbers as I could see.
Dec 20, 2009 at 05:35 PM
p.4 #12Sigma 50/1.4 AF Issues [pt.III] UPDATED
Well I bit the bullet and just ordered a couple lenses @ $465 ea. Hoping for at least one keeper...we'll see.
Dec 28, 2009 at 02:02 PM
p.4 #13Sigma 50/1.4 AF Issues [pt.III] UPDATED
Make sure they work with all bodies you have. I am sure you will find a great copy. best of luck. i'm thinking get one for myself at local.
Dec 28, 2009 at 04:03 PM
p.4 #14Sigma 50/1.4 AF Issues [pt.III] UPDATED
mttran wrote:
Make sure they work with all bodies you have. I am sure you will find a great copy. best of luck. i'm thinking get one for myself at local.
Not to worry, I plan to put them through their paces on all bodies and directly against my EF 50/1.4. I'll post the results here.
Make sure they work with all bodies you have. I am sure you will find a great copy. best of luck. i'm thinking get one for myself at local.
Not to worry, I plan to put them through their paces on all bodies and directly against my EF 50/1.4. I'll post the results here.
Dec 28, 2009 at 04:08 PM
p.4 #15Sigma 50/1.4 AF Issues [pt.III] UPDATED
I tried 3 copies so far, none of which have reliable focus.
The focus meter moves a tick when you try to focus on the same spot serveral times, which means one of the focus is off.
But like many have said, I miss the optic and bokeh a lot. 35L is just not the same in term of bokeh.
The focus meter moves a tick when you try to focus on the same spot serveral times, which means one of the focus is off.
But like many have said, I miss the optic and bokeh a lot. 35L is just not the same in term of bokeh.
Dec 28, 2009 at 04:21 PM
p.4 #16Sigma 50/1.4 AF Issues [pt.III] UPDATED
sunpole wrote:
But like many have said, I miss the optic and bokeh a lot. 35L is just not the same in term of bokeh.
My feelings exactly.
Happy shooting,
Yakim.
But like many have said, I miss the optic and bokeh a lot. 35L is just not the same in term of bokeh.
My feelings exactly.
Happy shooting,
Yakim.
Dec 29, 2009 at 02:19 AM
p.4 #17Sigma 50/1.4 AF Issues [pt.III] UPDATED
I'd love this lens, but I won't buy one until 90% of buyers have perfect AF, straight out of the box.
Dec 29, 2009 at 04:57 AM
p.4 #18Sigma 50/1.4 AF Issues [pt.III] UPDATED
clearly a len that would be best bought at a store and not ordered
Dec 29, 2009 at 11:54 AM
p.4 #19Sigma 50/1.4 AF Issues [pt.III] UPDATED
toddmitchell wrote:
clearly a len that would be best bought at a store and not ordered
Probably...though I'm not into paying NYS tax nor do I enjoy spending more time than I usually do in B&H...and I don't think they would appreciate me thoroughly testing multiple copies of each lens. This is the reason I ordered a couple lenses to test. If I'm lucky my experience will reflect the poll--a 50-50 chance. IF I get two good ones I may end up selling one to someone looking for a good one rather than returning it. The lenses will be here sometime today...
clearly a len that would be best bought at a store and not ordered
Probably...though I'm not into paying NYS tax nor do I enjoy spending more time than I usually do in B&H...and I don't think they would appreciate me thoroughly testing multiple copies of each lens. This is the reason I ordered a couple lenses to test. If I'm lucky my experience will reflect the poll--a 50-50 chance. IF I get two good ones I may end up selling one to someone looking for a good one rather than returning it. The lenses will be here sometime today...
Dec 29, 2009 at 12:02 PM
p.4 #20Sigma 50/1.4 AF Issues [pt.III] UPDATED
My version that I purchased was because I got it for a song and it was in beautiful condition. Although currently it's still at Sigma as I haven't had time to call and find out when I should be getting it back.
This is the second time that it has been to Sigma and it's still just a smidge off.
My version focuses Ok at any distance it's just that only from f/1.8 on does it actually look sharp.
When I hit f/2.0 it's dead on razor sharp but the focus still tends to be "skitzo" in dark light.
I hope that when I get this back it will be dead on because I intend it to be used on both of my 1D MK III cameras.
Im crossing my fingers...
Ross
This is the second time that it has been to Sigma and it's still just a smidge off.
My version focuses Ok at any distance it's just that only from f/1.8 on does it actually look sharp.
When I hit f/2.0 it's dead on razor sharp but the focus still tends to be "skitzo" in dark light.
I hope that when I get this back it will be dead on because I intend it to be used on both of my 1D MK III cameras.
Im crossing my fingers...
Ross
Dec 29, 2009 at 03:38 PM