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p.2 #1Which 50?
Zara wrote:
On APS-C, APS-H or FF? 
I've not been wowed by it on APS-C or H, and truthfully haven't tried mine on my 5D.
RobertLynn wrote
I hate 50mm FLI've not been wowed by it on APS-C or H, and truthfully haven't tried mine on my 5D.
May 16, 2010 at 05:39 PM
p.2 #2Which 50?
The Sigma 50 1.4 and Canon 50L are incredibly close. Check this out...
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=729368&highlight=sigmalux
The benefit of the Sigma 50 over the Canon 50 1.8 and 50 1.4 is the bokeh....
Sigma vs Canon @ f/1.6....
I own the Sigma and love it.
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=729368&highlight=sigmalux
The benefit of the Sigma 50 over the Canon 50 1.8 and 50 1.4 is the bokeh....
Sigma vs Canon @ f/1.6....
I own the Sigma and love it.
May 16, 2010 at 05:56 PM
p.2 #3Which 50?
Even though 50mm always seems to let me down, the bokeh of that sigma is clearly smoother, less busy, and more desirable in a photograph.
Does anything distract from my subject? Yes, my busy ass bokeh.
Does anything distract from my subject? Yes, my busy ass bokeh.
May 16, 2010 at 07:03 PM
p.2 #4Which 50?
Xmas is here...Sigma 50
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May 16, 2010 at 08:12 PM
p.2 #6Which 50?
Thanks Robert!.
RobertLynn wrote:
kewlcanon, absolutely gorgeous.
RobertLynn wrote:
kewlcanon, absolutely gorgeous.
May 16, 2010 at 08:53 PM
p.2 #8Which 50?
Daan B wrote:
+1
50 = boring
So 85mm is 1.63x as boring I guess
RobertLynn wrote
I hate 50mm FL50 = boring
So 85mm is 1.63x as boring I guess
May 17, 2010 at 12:38 AM
p.2 #9Which 50?
Pixel Perfect wrote:
+1
50 = boringSo 85mm is 1.63x as boring I guess
No, it's not.
Daan B wrote
RobertLynn wrote
I hate 50mm FL50 = boring
No, it's not.
May 17, 2010 at 01:02 AM
p.2 #10Which 50?
Wow, thank you all for the input! I know that some of you think the 50mm FL is boring, but I think that if I only wanted to carry around 1 prime, it'd be a 50. I consider it a "compromise" FL... not too long for environment shots, but not too wide for portraits. If I want to carry 1 prime, this would be it.
Dawei: I am amazed by that picture you posted! My 50/1.8 is not anywhere near that level of sharpness. Even manually focused using 10x live view, I cannot get sharp pictures wide open.
Michael49: Yep, I saw that link before. That guy's tests seem to be in favor of the Sigma over the Canon L. But I wasn't sure since he owns the Sigma. Some people seem to favor their own equipment in their reviews. I wanted more opinions, hence I asked the question here.
I have decided to dip into my savings and buy the Sigma now. I was going to wait, but I figure I might as well buy it now. I might miss some great opportunities (photography wise) if I wait.
Thanks again for all the input! And please wish me luck in getting a good copy!
Dawei: I am amazed by that picture you posted! My 50/1.8 is not anywhere near that level of sharpness. Even manually focused using 10x live view, I cannot get sharp pictures wide open.
Michael49: Yep, I saw that link before. That guy's tests seem to be in favor of the Sigma over the Canon L. But I wasn't sure since he owns the Sigma. Some people seem to favor their own equipment in their reviews. I wanted more opinions, hence I asked the question here.
I have decided to dip into my savings and buy the Sigma now. I was going to wait, but I figure I might as well buy it now. I might miss some great opportunities (photography wise) if I wait.
Thanks again for all the input! And please wish me luck in getting a good copy!
May 17, 2010 at 01:28 AM
p.2 #11Which 50?
I recently bought a Canon 50mm f1.8 mark 1 and it's really good
David
David
May 17, 2010 at 03:20 AM
p.2 #12Which 50?
Daan B wrote:
+1
50 = boring
Don't blame the tool, blame the user.
RobertLynn wrote
I hate 50mm FL50 = boring
Don't blame the tool, blame the user.
May 17, 2010 at 04:13 AM
p.2 #13Which 50?
n0b0 wrote:
+1
50 = boringDon't blame the tool, blame the user.
Hey, I don't use 50s, BECAUSE they are boring
Daan B wrote
RobertLynn wrote
I hate 50mm FL50 = boring
Hey, I don't use 50s, BECAUSE they are boring
May 17, 2010 at 04:18 AM
p.2 #14Which 50?
n0b0 wrote:
+1
50 = boringDon't blame the tool, blame the user.
There are times when I need a 50mm and times when I don't. I certainly wouldn't dismiss any focal length as 'boring'. That's like saying I don't like the focal length of my eyes because it's become tedious
David
Daan B wrote
RobertLynn wrote
I hate 50mm FL50 = boring
There are times when I need a 50mm and times when I don't. I certainly wouldn't dismiss any focal length as 'boring'. That's like saying I don't like the focal length of my eyes because it's become tedious
David
May 17, 2010 at 04:20 AM
p.2 #15Which 50?
kewlcanon wrote:
Xmas is here...Sigma 50
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4004/4613989212_8e96efe4db_b.jpg
Are the onion structures in the highlights normal?
Xmas is here...Sigma 50
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4004/4613989212_8e96efe4db_b.jpg
Are the onion structures in the highlights normal?
May 17, 2010 at 04:25 AM
p.2 #16Which 50?
Daan B wrote:
Hey, I don't use 50s, BECAUSE they are boring
In a way I agree.
I didn't use my 50/1.4 much on full frame and the FL became interesting again with my 1D3.
That might be the life saver with my "issue", as it actually seems to work
Ruy
Hey, I don't use 50s, BECAUSE they are boring
In a way I agree.
I didn't use my 50/1.4 much on full frame and the FL became interesting again with my 1D3.
That might be the life saver with my "issue", as it actually seems to work
Ruy
May 17, 2010 at 04:29 AM
p.2 #17Which 50?
Daan B wrote:
Hey, I don't use 50s, BECAUSE they are boring
But if you've never used it, how do you know they're boring?
Hey, I don't use 50s, BECAUSE they are boring
But if you've never used it, how do you know they're boring?
May 17, 2010 at 05:13 AM
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p.2 #18Which 50?
dhphoto wrote:
There are times when I need a 50mm and times when I don't. I certainly wouldn't dismiss any focal length as 'boring'. That's like saying I don't like the focal length of my eyes because it's become tedious
David
Exactly, because 50mm is eye focal length (roughly, on 35mm) it's the shot that stands out, not the compression or the width of the scene, you take a boring shot at 50mm and the world knows how crap you are ;-)
Think of it as a challenge guys
There are times when I need a 50mm and times when I don't. I certainly wouldn't dismiss any focal length as 'boring'. That's like saying I don't like the focal length of my eyes because it's become tedious
David
Exactly, because 50mm is eye focal length (roughly, on 35mm) it's the shot that stands out, not the compression or the width of the scene, you take a boring shot at 50mm and the world knows how crap you are ;-)
Think of it as a challenge guys
May 17, 2010 at 05:21 AM
p.2 #19Which 50?
Ohmygod wrote:
Are the onion structures in the highlights normal?
Yes. Here is a comparison I did a while back. (Don't mind the 'f/1.5' error)
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4056/4227156068_cfa416d957_b.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2516/4226395123_cb4f9756b5_b.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4049/4227152504_98bb162aee_b.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4034/4226391719_a7623e166a_b.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2698/4226377967_678db812d5_b.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2521/4226381035_42faaea049_b.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2623/4227143110_ba6d0e771d_b.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2583/4227140378_eaf392e227_b.jpg
Are the onion structures in the highlights normal?
Yes. Here is a comparison I did a while back. (Don't mind the 'f/1.5' error
)http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4056/4227156068_cfa416d957_b.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2516/4226395123_cb4f9756b5_b.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4049/4227152504_98bb162aee_b.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4034/4226391719_a7623e166a_b.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2698/4226377967_678db812d5_b.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2521/4226381035_42faaea049_b.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2623/4227143110_ba6d0e771d_b.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2583/4227140378_eaf392e227_b.jpg
May 17, 2010 at 05:47 AM
p.2 #20Which 50?
Isn't that "onion effect" caused by the aspherical element in the lens?
May 17, 2010 at 05:56 AM