Sigma 30mm f/1.4 User Group

[metzalx]

You shoot at wide open ?

Yep I did

 

[r0ger]

Might be a little tight IMHO.

Second that. Get a zoom lens for more flexibility.

 

[small pig]

Zoom lens do not have such bokeh

 

[Tucksoon]

Zoom lens do not have such bokeh

Bro, wedding table photo not suitable to have bokeh leh. You certainly don't want the guests to appear out of focus

 

[r0ger]

Zoom lens do not have such bokeh

There's a lot of way to achieve it. Also, u might wanna re consider as during wedding table shots, u will get guests standing at different distance from u. Front bck row situation will cause some guest to be in your bokeh effect. Unless u are taking only the couple. Get the 17-50 f2.8. It will be more useful, I reckon.

 

[MrKang]

There's a lot of way to achieve it. Also, u might wanna re consider as during wedding table shots, u will get guests standing at different distance from u. Front bck row situation will cause some guest to be in your bokeh effect. Unless u are taking only the couple. Get the 17-50 f2.8. It will be more useful, I reckon.

Yes. 1.4 will give you too much bokeh where 2 out of 5 ppl in the photo will be blur by a bit. Noticable blur. But do notice you will be need to use flash gun if its more than f2.0 as u will be indoor under most probably yellow lighting.

 

[MrKang]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/64825039@N08/6070067248/in/set-72157627493382916

Been shooting at Toys convention last weekend. Heres the link to my Flickr album. Enjoy. Lots of comic quotes though. You can see a lot of bokeh here.

Comments are welcome. Enjoy!

 

[small pig]

How much is DD electronic selling... Don't see any from their web site

 

[Cowseye]

How much is DD electronic selling... Don't see any from their web site

Might want to check his competitor instead?
http://www.technogadgets.com.sg/sto...0mm-f/1-4-ex-dc-hsm-nikon-mount/prod_314.html

 

[r0ger]

Price at dde still best. Bring $500 is enuff.

 

[durainello]

I have a question. Since most of the owners having issue with the focus, can I just send the lens with my camera straight to sigma for calibration regardless regardless of having a good or bad lens since first calibration is free.

 

[maldito]

I have a question. Since most of the owners having issue with the focus, can I just send the lens with my camera straight to sigma for calibration regardless regardless of having a good or bad lens since first calibration is free.

Yes but u must book for appointment

 

[r0ger]

I have a question. Since most of the owners having issue with the focus, can I just send the lens with my camera straight to sigma for calibration regardless regardless of having a good or bad lens since first calibration is free.

Why not keep it till u really need it since it's not causing problem?

Maybe when u switch to another body or decide to sell it, can use it as a deal sweetener.

 

[r0ger]

Dbl post

 

[durainello]

From what I feel is since sigma can calibrate precisely to yr camera setting why not send it in.

 

[SumoBear]

Speaking of calibration, if lets say I buy DDE....can I go to Sigma for calibration or what should I do? DDE do the calibration for me? I am planning to buy and really hope I get the perfect copy on the spot.

 

[spinworkxroy]

Speaking of calibration, if lets say I buy DDE....can I go to Sigma for calibration or what should I do? DDE do the calibration for me? I am planning to buy and really hope I get the perfect copy on the spot.

Just test your copy at DDE until you find one you're happy with.
Bring along a test sheet/tripod etc…whatever you use to determine it is a good copy.
In any case, DDE will send the lens to a 3rd party person to calibrate for you in the event there's a calibration problem…Honestly, i think the older batches some had this problem. the newer ones aren't so bad…one in a few sets maybe still have but everyone's making it out to be as if it's a 50/50 chance I got mine the first set i tried and it was good.

 

[maldito]

Speaking of calibration, if lets say I buy DDE....can I go to Sigma for calibration or what should I do? DDE do the calibration for me? I am planning to buy and really hope I get the perfect copy on the spot.

U can send to sigma but u hav to bear d calibration cost of 150

 

[r0ger]

I got mine the first set i tried and it was good.

Mine too! Most are gd, dun worry. Most gd copies are not surfaced. Only problematic ones are discussed here. Hahaha

 

[dhanesh]

Thank god someone created this topic! I purchased my new 30mm on Sunday and got frustrated with it. I'm glad sigma can fix this problem. Booked the appt for tomorrow. Can't wait...