50mm f/1.4: Canon or Sigma?
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Far far away
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Take a look at this review:
http://www.lenstip.com/113.1-article-UV_filters_test.html
The cheaper Hoya HMC UV filter came out top surprisingly, beating the expensive B+W and such. Got myself a Hoya HMC UV filter for my 17-55mm because of this review.
FFA
http://www.lenstip.com/113.1-article-UV_filters_test.html
The cheaper Hoya HMC UV filter came out top surprisingly, beating the expensive B+W and such. Got myself a Hoya HMC UV filter for my 17-55mm because of this review.
FFA
personally own these filter, maintenance wise, it not as ease as HD. still prefer hoya HDTake a look at this review:
http://www.lenstip.com/113.1-article-UV_filters_test.html
The cheaper Hoya HMC UV filter came out top surprisingly, beating the expensive B+W and such. Got myself a Hoya HMC UV filter for my 17-55mm because of this review.
FFA
Actually, Sigma just got a price hike across the board internationally. But SG pricing went up even higher.... :cry:
HAMMERLIONG
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Take a look at this review:
http://www.lenstip.com/113.1-article-UV_filters_test.html
The cheaper Hoya HMC UV filter came out top surprisingly, beating the expensive B+W and such. Got myself a Hoya HMC UV filter for my 17-55mm because of this review.
FFA
Many thanks to Far far away.
Other then the slight diffrencies result on the photo. Don't know which one to choose. Is the slim build filter importance. For Hoya, there are so many type with small brand. Which one are more popular in the market. From point of view and advice to newbie.
I more concern on scratch proof part.
All the word at the side of the filter, what that mean???
Thanks.
HAMMERLIONG
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Finally, bring home a Sigma 50mm 1.4 (Local set). The front focus not that bad as i imaging. Not hurry to bring for calibrate. I believe some may comfortable with the grey set or buy from HK. But u need to test the len before you buy. As i did try on 3 set and get the 1 suit me.
Since some feedback say that it may need to calibrate after sometime, that way i choose the local set. And get 2.5 years warranty
Since some feedback say that it may need to calibrate after sometime, that way i choose the local set. And get 2.5 years warranty
for me, this is the best lens i have own til now. IQ, focus and the fast AF is good enuff. there is really a dif of IQ between good lens and normal lens. i hope i save enuff for L lens soon. aiming the entry level of L lens 24-105mm F4 IS
Far far away
Senior Member
for me, this is the best lens i have own til now. IQ, focus and the fast AF is good enuff. there is really a dif of IQ between good lens and normal lens. i hope i save enuff for L lens soon. aiming the entry level of L lens 24-105mm F4 IS
You guys are making me envious!!!
Too bad I just got the 17-55mm, else I would buy this for sure. Anyway I will be going to HK for a holiday next year. Would take the time to save up for this sweet lens! :heart::heart::heart:
FFA
u got great lens there. 17-55mm f2.8 IS is best lens for the crop!You guys are making me envious!!!
Too bad I just got the 17-55mm, else I would buy this for sure. Anyway I will be going to HK for a holiday next year. Would take the time to save up for this sweet lens! :heart::heart::heart:
FFA
dun noe if this photo is good enuff for you, the photo below is @ 50% crop using my sigma 50mm, i was ard 50-70m away from the tigers
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fudoushin
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Hey bro, since you also have the tamron 17-50 - can i ask how does the AF speed of the Sigma 50 1.4 compare to the 17-50 in low light? Does it hunt as bad as well? Is it any faster??
magicianhisoka
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i can comment since i have both on hand as well. in low light, both will hunt, but 17-50 will nearly be impossible to focus. using a flash will always be helpful not coz of the extra light but because it'll help you to catch your target as well
fudoushin
Senior Member
Mmmm... thanks bro. Looks like the flash or at least the AF assist light from one is pretty much needed if i were to shoot in low light events/ROM dinners?
sigma hunt better in low light, no comment on compare to canon prime as i dun own one nor use one. tamron is a bit slow in low light, same goes to my kit lens 18-55mm wahhaa.
u need a contrast to get ur AF to work. even canon lens will hunt if the contrast on the area is not good. but if you really compare tamron 17-50mm to sigma 50mm, sigma do hunt faster as it is using HSM
Far far away
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u got great lens there. 17-55mm f2.8 IS is best lens for the crop!
dun noe if this photo is good enuff for you, the photo below is @ 50% crop using my sigma 50mm, i was ard 50-70m away from the tigers
Haha... Thanks for the consolation bro! Yeah I :heart: my 17-55mm. Fast AF, superb IQ and great handling! Honestly I haven't been missing my 15-85mm much even though I do miss the additional reach of that lens occasionally. The 17-55mm do make up for it big time!
Hmmm... Am I correct to say that the bigger the aperture, the faster it can lock on? Make sense to me since it let in more light right?
Also like to ask, a lot of people say that big aperture, i.e. F/1.4, F/2.8, etc. is equivalent to faster speed. Ehhh... How do you all tell huh? I can't seem to find any information about the speed. Ultimate newbie silly question... :sweat:
Yeah I agree with you. Even my 17-55mm hunt if I am not locking on to a "contrasty" area. However the lock-on is very fast! I tried the Sigma 50mm in the shop before, and I feel that it is a wee bit slower than the Canon's USM. Just a wee bit. Not sure if anyone else concur.
errr you ans your question, bigger aperture does not mean u lock on faster.Haha... Thanks for the consolation bro! Yeah I :heart: my 17-55mm. Fast AF, superb IQ and great handling! Honestly I haven't been missing my 15-85mm much even though I do miss the additional reach of that lens occasionally. The 17-55mm do make up for it big time!
Hmmm... Am I correct to say that the bigger the aperture, the faster it can lock on? Make sense to me since it let in more light right?
Also like to ask, a lot of people say that big aperture, i.e. F/1.4, F/2.8, etc. is equivalent to faster speed. Ehhh... How do you all tell huh? I can't seem to find any information about the speed. Ultimate newbie silly question... :sweat:
Yeah I agree with you. Even my 17-55mm hunt if I am not locking on to a "contrasty" area. However the lock-on is very fast! I tried the Sigma 50mm in the shop before, and I feel that it is a wee bit slower than the Canon's USM. Just a wee bit. Not sure if anyone else concur.
it depend on the AF used on the lens. USM is still the best AF for canon
fudoushin
Senior Member
u need a contrast to get ur AF to work. even canon lens will hunt if the contrast on the area is not good. but if you really compare tamron 17-50mm to sigma 50mm, sigma do hunt faster as it is using HSM
awesome, there is still hope for me then... cause i am still contemplating between getting a zeiss 50 1.4 or even a nikkor 50 1.2 but those are manual lenses.... if the sigmas AF is reasonably good enough for low light - i might still give it a shot
i used the 17-50 in the past.. it was BAD in low light. the EF 50 1.4 low light to me was good enough, so if the sigma is comparable..thats pretty good.
and yes, it's about focusing on the contrast points. i've shot near complete darkness with the EF 50 1.4 last time... just don't like the harsh bokeh of it, which is keeping me away from getting that lens again..
meanwhile, @FFA - the 17-55 IS is a pretty damn good & sharp lens. should focus better than any of the third parties. however, it is a different lens from the sigma. depends on individual style of shooting... i know people who sold their sigma when they got the 17-55... if that makes you feel better, lol
Far far away
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errr you ans your question, bigger aperture does not mean u lock on faster.
it depend on the AF used on the lens. USM is still the best AF for canon
Hehe... I blur liao... Haha...
awesome, there is still hope for me then... cause i am still contemplating between getting a zeiss 50 1.4 or even a nikkor 50 1.2 but those are manual lenses.... if the sigmas AF is reasonably good enough for low light - i might still give it a shot
i used the 17-50 in the past.. it was BAD in low light. the EF 50 1.4 low light to me was good enough, so if the sigma is comparable..thats pretty good.
and yes, it's about focusing on the contrast points. i've shot near complete darkness with the EF 50 1.4 last time... just don't like the harsh bokeh of it, which is keeping me away from getting that lens again..
meanwhile, @FFA - the 17-55 IS is a pretty damn good & sharp lens. should focus better than any of the third parties. however, it is a different lens from the sigma. depends on individual style of shooting... i know people who sold their sigma when they got the 17-55... if that makes you feel better, lol
Hey bro, yeah it is a very good lens! And it focus very fast too! However I don't think the bokeh is as nice as the Sigma 50mm f1.4 though. That bokeh can send me to la la land... Haha... Darned... Have to wait till next year to buy my lens... :embrass:
well, i think you should go borrow one to try out. i not sure how good it score on ur hand but to me it alot better compare to 17-50awesome, there is still hope for me then... cause i am still contemplating between getting a zeiss 50 1.4 or even a nikkor 50 1.2 but those are manual lenses.... if the sigmas AF is reasonably good enough for low light - i might still give it a shot
i used the 17-50 in the past.. it was BAD in low light. the EF 50 1.4 low light to me was good enough, so if the sigma is comparable..thats pretty good.
and yes, it's about focusing on the contrast points. i've shot near complete darkness with the EF 50 1.4 last time... just don't like the harsh bokeh of it, which is keeping me away from getting that lens again..
meanwhile, @FFA - the 17-55 IS is a pretty damn good & sharp lens. should focus better than any of the third parties. however, it is a different lens from the sigma. depends on individual style of shooting... i know people who sold their sigma when they got the 17-55... if that makes you feel better, lol
I was at tin cheung mongkok store few weeks back..bought the sigma 50 1.4
I asked the lady what is the diff btw those sold on their websites and those sold in the stores...she said those sold on websites are grey sets, no warranty from sigma nor shop. Those sold at shop are with international warranty..price diff is about hkd150+
Hope that helps....those who planning buy online from tin cheung please take note.
I asked the lady what is the diff btw those sold on their websites and those sold in the stores...she said those sold on websites are grey sets, no warranty from sigma nor shop. Those sold at shop are with international warranty..price diff is about hkd150+
Hope that helps....those who planning buy online from tin cheung please take note.
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