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

[aloskimo]

Hi,

i am going to hk and buying this Sigma 50mm 1.4 canon..
can give me tips what to look out for during testing?
e.g. aim at what distance of object? aperture?

using on ff cam

thanks

 

[slipperss]

Hi,

i am going to hk and buying this Sigma 50mm 1.4 canon..
can give me tips what to look out for during testing?
e.g. aim at what distance of object? aperture?

using on ff cam

thanks

i am also going to hk to get this lens.
to the above questions, i would like to know the answers too.

 

[latitude]

Me too, going HK soon to get this lens. should I need to calibrate the lens, I should be able to do it in HK, right? how do I test if the lens needs to be calibrated on my D90? Can't wait to do it in SG cos I want to use it in HK.

 

[ahgogo]

Any kind soul help me to comment on the sharpness of my 50 1.4 after calibration by Sigma.

Appreciate.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/45721565@N06/4194477539/in/photostream

http://www.flickr.com/photos/45721565@N06/4194451745/in/photostream/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/45721565@N06/4194493581/in/photostream/

The above pics are taken at, AV Mode, f1.4, ISO 800, Center Weighted Metering with 5D2.


:sweat:

 

[Campy]

not sure wat cam settings u set for the shots. Photos still doesn't look sharp to me.

 

[Verticoastro]

Kranji War Memorial 16.12.09

Canon EOS 3 | Sigma 50mm f1.4 | Fujichrome Provia 100F
--------------------------------------- -----------------------------
This slide film has already expired for a long time...

More picture at : http://www.flickr.com/photos/verticoastro/sets/72157623018953026/

 

[kineticworks]

Shallow DOF.

Any kind soul help me to comment on the sharpness of my 50 1.4 after calibration by Sigma.

Appreciate.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/45721565@N06/4194477539/in/photostream

http://www.flickr.com/photos/45721565@N06/4194451745/in/photostream/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/45721565@N06/4194493581/in/photostream/

The above pics are taken at, AV Mode, f1.4, ISO 800, Center Weighted Metering with 5D2.


:sweat:

 

[Likalikalu]

Any kind soul help me to comment on the sharpness of my 50 1.4 after calibration by Sigma.

Appreciate.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/45721565@N06/4194477539/in/photostream

http://www.flickr.com/photos/45721565@N06/4194451745/in/photostream/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/45721565@N06/4194493581/in/photostream/

The above pics are taken at, AV Mode, f1.4, ISO 800, Center Weighted Metering with 5D2.


:sweat:

1st pic: Is the "M" key the subject?

3rd pic: Seem to focus on bottom left, Ctrl or Fn key. Is the red centre trackstick your subject?

 

[macchiato]

I just got mine, nikon mount. I think it's crystal sharp if you get it right.

haven't really have time to do any shooting with this lens, just brief test shots on the keyboard.

Will post some here when I settle down

 

[ahgogo]

Bro,

1st pic: Is the "M" key the subject?
- Yes, "M" key is the subject.

3rd pic: Seem to focus on bottom left, Ctrl or Fn key. Is the red centre trackstick your subject?
- focal point is on the blue icon on the spacebar.

The pics that i took doesn't look sharp to me, i just wanted to have another pair of eyes for verification. I booked an appt tomorrow for 2nd time calibration at Sigma SC. Hope will be fine after the 2nd time.

Appreciate man.

 

[TheChef]

Bro,

1st pic: Is the "M" key the subject?
- Yes, "M" key is the subject.

3rd pic: Seem to focus on bottom left, Ctrl or Fn key. Is the red centre trackstick your subject?
- focal point is on the blue icon on the spacebar.

The pics that i took doesn't look sharp to me, i just wanted to have another pair of eyes for verification. I booked an appt tomorrow for 2nd time calibration at Sigma SC. Hope will be fine after the 2nd time.

Appreciate man.

Instead of pic of keyboard, please try it on a living thing, e.g. XMM or worse come to worse, a cat or a dog to test the sharpness.

 

[aloskimo]

i just tried 8 copies at tin cheung...not a single one is decent...
price is at 3150 cash.
credit card plus 2 %

 

[TheChef]

i just tried 8 copies at tin cheung...not a single one is decent...
price is at 3150 cash.
credit card plus 2 %

Wah 8 copies all CMI?! QC got problem? If mass order siong man. SSC will be very busy zeroing the lenses. My copy which is more expensive from MS Color's Florence is a bulls eye. Maybe I am lucky or she is nice to me. :dunno:

 

[aloskimo]

i may just pay more to buy back in singapore...
no point cheap and inferior...
the lens code i tested are all 102...

 

[picmaniac]

my copy is also 102....and its sharp if not sharp, just send to sigma lor

 

[gazkw]

Kranji War Memorial 16.12.09

Canon EOS 3 | Sigma 50mm f1.4 | Fujichrome Provia 100F
--------------------------------------- -----------------------------
This slide film has already expired for a long time...

my understanding is that film is less finicky than the digital sensor on focus.

 

[gazkw]

Any kind soul help me to comment on the sharpness of my 50 1.4 after calibration by Sigma.

Appreciate.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/45721565@N06/4194477539/in/photostream

http://www.flickr.com/photos/45721565@N06/4194451745/in/photostream/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/45721565@N06/4194493581/in/photostream/

The above pics are taken at, AV Mode, f1.4, ISO 800, Center Weighted Metering with 5D2.


:sweat:

looks sharp enough... don't pixel peep too much to give yourself a peace of mind.

just shoot.

 

[kineticworks]

Woah, they are really patient with you hor.. so did you buy from them?
Now I am not quite sure if I should get from them. Hope there are more positive comments regarding their copies.

 

[slipperss]

just came back from hk.
got my lens at tin cheung, don't think its a sharp copy though. there was not enough time as i had to visit other places, so i plan to send it to sigma service centre.

 

[Verticoastro]

Canon EOS 3 | Sigma 50mm f1.4 | Ilford Delta 100 developed with Tmax developer at 1:5 for 6 1/2 mins
---------------------------------------

Lift Portrait ... as usual...

We are missing something right?

Which way is better? up or down?

Can we connect?

More at this site : http://www.flickr.com/photos/verticoastro/sets/72157623055115678/