Sigma 50mm f1.4 - new batch = outstanding performer

[daredevil123]

bought this glass today, smooth body
kind of soft at f1.4, but starts to sharpen up from f1.8 to f2.
is that normal?

Nope.

Shot this wide open.
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6137/6202340889_0381698581_b.jpg

 

[Toonz]

thanks DD123.
sometimes i do get this result, sometimes dont.
got to send for calibration liao
happy with this glass

 

[daredevil123]

thanks DD123.
sometimes i do get this result, sometimes dont.
got to send for calibration liao
happy with this glass

It could be your technique. It is better to test with a focus test chart and see if the lens is indeed ok.

 

[Toonz]

It could be your technique. It is better to test with a focus test chart and see if the lens is indeed ok.

i have tested out with the focus chart.
the focus is quite accurate from f1.4-f2.8
only soften at 1.4 and then it gets better from 1.6 onwards...

 

[SamTac]

i have tested out with the focus chart.
the focus is quite accurate from f1.4-f2.8
only soften at 1.4 and then it gets better from 1.6 onwards...

You can try on a calculator again.

 

[Toonz]

You can try on a calculator again.

tried also...

 

[SamTac]

tried also...

Just sent mine for calibration yesterday, it seem better now.

 

[Toonz]

Just sent mine for calibration yesterday, it seem better now.

sent mine also today. ok lah, perform better already.
but so sensitive at 1.4. move a bit will lose focus....

 

[SamTac]

sent mine also today. ok lah, perform better already.
but so sensitive at 1.4. move a bit will lose focus....

Agree wif u.

 

[Cowseye]

The kinda of lens that's better taken with a tripod even though u have excess light and fast shutter speed. Ironic...

Now that I stablished my camera, how do I freeze the model's eye... Haha, just joking..

 

[ralfale]

Getting really keen in this lens. Any idea if this can be purchased in taiwan at a cheaper price?
Do we have international warranty for sigma?

 

[Far far away]

Getting really keen in this lens. Any idea if this can be purchased in taiwan at a cheaper price?
Do we have international warranty for sigma?

This is a great lens! Using it on my 5D2 now. Not very sure if Taiwan will be cheaper or not but I think You will find it VERY difficult to make Sigma Service Centre in Singapore to honour the international warrantyeven if there is. Those people in SSC are tough nuts to crack. I read horror stories of them not honouring international warranty and the buyer had to complain all the way to Japan Sigma before they decide to honour the warranty. Do a search in CS or google it to read if you are interested.

 

[wedoodle]

Is normal that the focus ring can be turned even that the lens is set to AF mode? Cos mine does. Unlike my canon lens, is locked.

 

[Kiwira]

Is normal that the focus ring can be turned even that the lens is set to AF mode? Cos mine does. Unlike my canon lens, is locked.

yep, it's a full time manual lens =3=

 

[RoyZilla92]

hi everyone,

sorry if my question has been asked before , but i was curious as i had just inquire a price quote for the 50mm from 2 different shops and both shops are not selling grey set
yet the price difference is about 80 sgd. so i was wondering what cause the price difference?is it regarding the warranty?

 

[SamTac]

hi everyone,

sorry if my question has been asked before , but i was curious as i had just inquire a price quote for the 50mm from 2 different shops and both shops are not selling grey set
yet the price difference is about 80 sgd. so i was wondering what cause the price difference?is it regarding the warranty?

By looking at the warranty card you will be
able to tell

 

[RoyZilla92]

By looking at the warranty card you will be
able to tell

Yeah i did as suggested, one carries 1 yr shop warranty and the other one official 2 year sigma warranty

 

[Far far away]

Best to buy the one with local warranty then..

 

[kazuksho]

roy what is the price quoted..? thinking to get 1 too..

 

[RoyZilla92]

roy what is the price quoted..? thinking to get 1 too..

check PM bro