Sigma 30mm f/1.4 User Group

[vdaddy]

they have the olympus mount and it is going for HKD$2880 too! =)

and i love the 30/1.4. anyone wanna buy my canon 50/1.8? haha

 

[heckcare.der]

@ f1.6

 

[paapoopa]

Just get a friend to get this from hongkong.
using it on a D60
bokeh is excellent but the focus seems to be off.
i am focusing on the 1.4.

i wonder if i can send this to the service centre to calibrate as it is a grey set.
anyone can help?

 

[B-setting]

Just get a friend to get this from hongkong.
using it on a D60
bokeh is excellent but the focus seems to be off.
i am focusing on the 1.4.

i wonder if i can send this to the service centre to calibrate as it is a grey set.
anyone can help?

yeah, somebody in this thread mentioned before that you could send it in to Sigma Singapore for free calibration, even though it is grey set. but you would need to call ahead to make an appointment.

 

[kelvinn]

I'm using a D80 but i not sure which one should i get:
1. Nikon 35mm f/1.8
2. Sigma 30mm f/1.4
3. Sigma 50mm f/1.4

Which one would u prefer??

 

[paapoopa]

yeah, somebody in this thread mentioned before that you could send it in to Sigma Singapore for free calibration, even though it is grey set. but you would need to call ahead to make an appointment.

great i will try that
thanks for the advice

 

[wrx_sti_22b]

Just get a friend to get this from hongkong.

How much does it cost? ;p

 

[paapoopa]

I'm using a D80 but i not sure which one should i get:
1. Nikon 35mm f/1.8
2. Sigma 30mm f/1.4
3. Sigma 50mm f/1.4

Which one would u prefer??

i would recommend you test it out first before u decide
i would think that nikon 35 is cheaper and smaller/lighter, but i find theres more distortion
while sigma 30mm is bigger and more ex but have great sharpness

 

[Jamesf]

I'm using a D80 but i not sure which one should i get:
1. Nikon 35mm f/1.8
2. Sigma 30mm f/1.4
3. Sigma 50mm f/1.4

Which one would u prefer??

If you don't have the luxury to try all the lens mentioned, you can use a zoom lens, if you have one, try to fix it at 30/35mm and use it for half day, then the other half day, fix it at 50mm, see which focal length you prefer and narrow down your choice.

Hope it helps.

 

[w3iw3n]

Bought the lens as well. Loving it.
But it seems that this len's AF seems to hunt slower than my current Tamron 17-50F2.8. Anyone feel so as well?

 

[wrx_sti_22b]

I'm disappointed that i saw in Tokyo is 49,000 yen for almost all the shops... Tourist tax refund is 5% only. Still S$701.50. Not attractive...

 

[paapoopa]

How much does it cost? ;p

after convert to sin dollars its still less than 600
but of cos its grey sets you will be expecting

 

[kelvinn]

after convert to sin dollars its still less than 600
but of cos its grey sets you will be expecting

What is a grey set?
my friend checked in HK and the price is HK$3400 - which is slightly above S$600

 

[paapoopa]

What is a grey set?
my friend checked in HK and the price is HK$3400 - which is slightly above S$600

this might be a good guide for the price +/-
http://www.tincheungcamera.com.hk/a...s=sigma+30mm+&search_in_description=0&x=0&y=0
http://www.ygdragon.net/

grey sets is only warranty by the shop itself
so if you want to get one there, its better you test it out on the spot and make sure theres no front back focusing problem, as this is quite a common issue.

 

[KBsnaps]

Hi:

Oh, this is my only Sigma and it's a keeper!


You can bring the lens to the Sigma centre (at Redhill Forum) for a tune-up, if it even needs one.

Bring along some shots, esp at your camera's infinity setting. Bring both the camera body and lens, then try going there when it's not swarm with people. You may get to meet the technician, who may also show you the focus test he does behind the counter! I had the good fortune to witness the pin-point focus and I left reassured.

 

[paapoopa]

Hi:

Oh, this is my only Sigma and it's a keeper!


You can bring the lens to the Sigma centre (at Redhill Forum) for a tune-up, if it even needs one.

Bring along some shots, esp at your camera's infinity setting. Bring both the camera body and lens, then try going there when it's not swarm with people. You may get to meet the technician, who may also show you the focus test he does behind the counter! I had the good fortune to witness the pin-point focus and I left reassured.

yap have already made an appointment with them.

 

[kelvinn]

this might be a good guide for the price +/-
http://www.tincheungcamera.com.hk/a...s=sigma+30mm+&search_in_description=0&x=0&y=0
http://www.ygdragon.net/

grey sets is only warranty by the shop itself
so if you want to get one there, its better you test it out on the spot and make sure theres no front back focusing problem, as this is quite a common issue.

ok, thanks for the info. Have u purchased from tincheung and have it shipped to singapore before?

 

[paapoopa]

ok, thanks for the info. Have u purchased from tincheung and have it shipped to singapore before?

i got a friend to get it from tin cheung
thats the reason why I didnt get to test it first.

 

[kelvinn]

does the local Sigma service center service grey set such as adjusting the front/back focusing issue? i remember this was discusss before somewhere in the forum...

 

[KBsnaps]

More reason to go when they are not so busy... they might.