Nikon 35mm f1.8 or Sigma 30mm f1.4?
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I am still not sure if the statement "Sigma 30mm f1.4 its just better" has been proven.
To me a no-brainer question - get the Nikkor.
i'll go for the nikkor. just for it's lightness and compactness.
lightness very big deal cos i carry out my body alot with only a single lens.
lightness very big deal cos i carry out my body alot with only a single lens.
Cheesecake
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sigma AF30 f1.4, provided u can get a good copy.
amazingly sharp at f1.4.
it is simply a fantastic lens made by... SIGMA! used to own one until i change to FX.
doubters, go and try it out if u can. u will be amazed.
amazingly sharp at f1.4.
it is simply a fantastic lens made by... SIGMA! used to own one until i change to FX.
doubters, go and try it out if u can. u will be amazed.
sigma AF30 f1.4, provided u can get a good copy.
amazingly sharp at f1.4.
it is simply a fantastic lens made by... SIGMA! used to own one until i change to FX.
doubters, go and try it out if u can. u will be amazed.
I used to own a Sigma as well... 100% agree with you! Its an amazing lens but costs 2x compared to Nikon version but then its a 1.4
I used to own a Sigma as well... 100% agree with you! Its an amazing lens but costs 2x compared to Nikon version but then its a 1.4
the build quality is also much better..albeit on a weight penalty.
sigma AF30 f1.4, provided u can get a good copy.
amazingly sharp at f1.4.
it is simply a fantastic lens made by... SIGMA! used to own one until i change to FX.
doubters, go and try it out if u can. u will be amazed.
I think it's pretty much like asking 50/1.8 or 50/1.4. Both are good lenses and it depends on how much money one is willing to fork out.
However, I have reservations for the Sigma because there tend to be front or back focusing issues with Sigma lenses. Even after calibration it's not perfect. Nikkors are mostly spot on.
You are right on this.. nikkor lens is dead accurate in focusing.. But i think the sigma wins interm of color, sharpness and bokeh.
Cheesecake
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jus test the lens first before purchase.
loan them out for a trial run too and then decide which is the best choice for your style of photography. :thumbsup:
be smart with your $$!!
loan them out for a trial run too and then decide which is the best choice for your style of photography. :thumbsup:
be smart with your $$!!
You are right on this.. nikkor lens is dead accurate in focusing.. But i think the sigma wins interm of color, sharpness and bokeh.
I do not agree that Sigma wins interm of color. Sigma lenses tend to have slight yellow cast.
Sigma colours are a bit like Leica. Maybe they got some technology after Leica let them manufacture some of their lenses. I personally prefer Nikkor colours because they are more neutral and consistent. Sigma colours differ from lens to lens. For Nikkors, I am confident that the colours are still very similar when I change to another lens.
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I got a feeling Sigma will be quite insulted by this comparison against the 35/1.8G. Nikon appears to have cut corners to bring out a sharp 35mm DX lens at the expense of distortion and CA, things that most casual users do not really care about, but would be serious issues in large prints. There must be a reason for the much higher price for the Sigma (beyond the larger aperture).
Rgds
Nikon appears to have cut corners to bring out a sharp 35mm DX lens at the expense of distortion and CA, things that most casual users do not really care about, but would be serious issues in large prints. There must be a reason for the much higher price for the Sigma (beyond the larger aperture).Rgds
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