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

[steven85]

in my opinion , this is the best for portrait

 

[koppite]

Anyone with experience of this lens on crop? Seems like most users of this lens are using FF and those on crop are using the 30 f1.4...I am leaning more towards getting this set too when I go Hong Kong.....but I am on crop.

 

[adfvr]

I notice the picture is a bit soft. Could it be front focusing issue?

You're right dude. It is soft due to front focussed issue.

Merry Christmas

 

[adfvr]

in my opinion , this is the best for portrait

Yes, agreed. Saving my money to buy this lens..
Borrowed the lens from my friend again and took this picture, taken wide open and did a minor pp:

 

[adfvr]

Ayam Talewang.. A spicy fried chicken from Indonesia...
Taken wide open:

 

[maldito]

Yes, agreed. Saving my money to buy this lens..
Borrowed the lens from my friend again and took this picture, taken wide open and did a minor pp:

No offense, but the 2 pictures look soft

 

[adfvr]

No offense, but the 2 pictures look soft

Correct. As I said it is a focussing issue.
My friend will bring the lens to Sigma for calibration.

 

[cichlid]

Who bought this lens and does not have focusing issue please "raise your hand".

Just wana have a gauge

 

[creampuff]

Shot two days ago at our monthly Pentax user outing.
Pentax K-5 with Sigma 50mm f/1.4 wide open. Focus is on the eye on the right.

 

[iandao]

Hi all, i would like to check if it's normal for a face portrait of a baby to be partially soft at a working distance of less than 2 ft, at f1.4..

 

[TMC]

best to show the picture so everyone can determine for you. sounds like with focus is off or handshake.

 

[TheChef]

Who bought this lens and does not have focusing issue please "raise your hand".

Just wana have a gauge

Normally, you would not have any focussing problem with this lens. User needs to control this little monster as depth of field is very shallow at f1.4. A 2cm difference will make the intended focus point blur.

These 4 shots were taken recently using an old S3 Pro camera with aperture wide open at f1.4.

Outside a nostalgic music record store in Chinatown

Huat Ahhh!!

 

[TheChef]

This shot was taken at f8.

Last but not least, I would say YES, Sigma 50f1.4 is an outstanding performer, cheap and good. What do you think?

 

[cichlid]

Grey sets could be had for $690, how much does a local set costs?

 

[TheChef]

Grey sets could be had for
$690, how much does a local set costs?

A local set costs $850.

 

[cichlid]

A local set costs $850.

Thanks for the info

 

[Berkins]

Grey sets could be had for $690, how much does a local set costs?

Where to get grey sets here

 

[cichlid]

Where to get grey sets here

Check out Mass sale section for artworkfoto/mchaint

 

[Berkins]

Grey sets could be had for $690, how much does a local set costs?

Good news price for brand new local sets has dropped

Just checked with ms color today, $750 nett.

 

[seawei]

may I know stock available?