If not Canon make lenses, then Sigma? Other recommends? Or don'ts?
Oct 5, 2014 23:05:15 #
Hey! Greetings from "triple-digits heat" California! Aaaaaaaargh!
So... If not Canon make lenses, then Sigma? Other recommends? Or don'ts?
Thank you! You guys are great!
:-)
So... If not Canon make lenses, then Sigma? Other recommends? Or don'ts?
Thank you! You guys are great!
:-)
Oct 5, 2014 23:22:50 #
Hohoho wrote:
Hey! Greetings from "triple-digits heat" California! Aaaaaaaargh!
So... If not Canon make lenses, then Sigma? Other recommends? Or don'ts?
Thank you! You guys are great!
:-)
So... If not Canon make lenses, then Sigma? Other recommends? Or don'ts?
Thank you! You guys are great!
:-)
I own several Canon L lenses and love them. I also own two Sigma (50mm Art and 150-500) and feel these are very good lenses as well. In fact, the Sigma 50 is often my carry around lens.
Oct 5, 2014 23:25:23 #
Oct 5, 2014 23:28:32 #
Hohoho wrote:
Hey! Greetings from "triple-digits heat" California! Aaaaaaaargh!
So... If not Canon make lenses, then Sigma? Other recommends? Or don'ts?
Thank you! You guys are great! :-)
So... If not Canon make lenses, then Sigma? Other recommends? Or don'ts?
Thank you! You guys are great! :-)
Hhh, personally I prefer the Canon lenses. Some of the 3rd party lenses are OK, and are a lot less money, it's your choice.
The Canons are going to be the most reliable, have the best and most consistent focus and hold the most resale value.
If you are strictly a static shooter and ONLY IQ is important, there are a few 3rd party lenses that you can cherry-pick from, but they weren't R&D'd for my Canon. good luck. ;-)
SS
PS, stop whining about the heat!!! :lol: :lol:
Oct 5, 2014 23:32:38 #
Hohoho wrote:
Hey! Greetings from "triple-digits heat" California! Aaaaaaaargh!
So... If not Canon make lenses, then Sigma? Other recommends? Or don'ts?
Thank you! You guys are great!
:-)
So... If not Canon make lenses, then Sigma? Other recommends? Or don'ts?
Thank you! You guys are great!
:-)
That entirely depends on you and your experience with either, only then can you decide what you like or dislike. I for myself will never again have a Sigma lens in my bag or on one of my cameras again, period!!!!
Oct 5, 2014 23:34:48 #
speters wrote:
That entirely depends on you and your experience with either, only then can you decide what you like or dislike. I for myself will never again have a Sigma lens in my bag or on one of my cameras again, period!!!!
Just curious why? Is it based on recent experience or past experience? I ask only because I've heard several reviewers say that lately Sigma has really stepped up their game.
Oct 5, 2014 23:43:46 #
Basil wrote:
Just curious why? Is it based on recent experience or past experience? I ask only because I've heard several reviewers say that lately Sigma has really stepped up their game.
I'm with you on that one, it sure seems Sigma is finally stepping up to what they said they would since they came out with some of their first lenses. But before they introduced their "Global Vision" series of lenses, pretty much of all their glass was (excuse my language) just a bunch of crap/shit. That's based on personal experience and I tried of hanging in there (because I had 11, that's eleven of their line of lenses (some of them multiple times), but in the end I got rid of all of them (the last one -the 50-500, I actually throw in the garbage, even though it was brand new).
Well, to their credit, one of the lenses I had, was actually a decent lens and that was the 105/f2.8 macro, but that was the only one.
Oct 5, 2014 23:44:41 #
Personally, for me it is Canon L lenses. Although I just recently purchased the new Tamron 16-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Macro. The jury is still out on it, as I just haven't had the time to play with it. The few test shots do look pretty nice though.
Oct 5, 2014 23:54:36 #
I have a few Canon L lenses, but I'm not what you'd call a Canon L snob. For example, in deicing which 50mm prime I want to get (I need one), I have really been looking with great interest at the Sigma 50mm 1.4 ART lens. If I ever buy a really long (400mm+ telephoto) I may also shop around. Speaking of Canon, I recently bought their new 10-18mm Ultra Wide for ASP-C cameras. Its not an "L" so it's not built like a tank, but I gotta say, for $300 it is one heck of a nice piece of glass!
Oct 6, 2014 01:21:33 #
amehta
Loc: Boston
Hohoho wrote:
Hey! Greetings from "triple-digits heat" California! Aaaaaaaargh!
So... If not Canon make lenses, then Sigma? Other recommends? Or don'ts?
Thank you! You guys are great!
:-)
So... If not Canon make lenses, then Sigma? Other recommends? Or don'ts?
Thank you! You guys are great!
:-)
Decide what focal length/zoom range you want, and then look at the options, especially considering image quality, build quality, and cost. I would not rule out any third-party brand, each has some winners.
Oct 6, 2014 01:23:13 #
amehta
Loc: Boston
Basil wrote:
I have a few Canon L lenses, but I'm not what you'... (show quote)
The Sigma 50mm f/1.4 A is excellent!
Oct 6, 2014 02:41:43 #
amehta wrote:
The Sigma 50mm f/1.4 A is excellent!
Anand, I was actually a little surprised to read that you actually bought one of those. I didn't think anything slipped by you! :lol:
Yes, I know it's really sharp and has all the Aspherical, SLD and retro-focul jazz, making it really expensive.
But I have read about 5 real-world tests that all say it has a front/back focus problem. I hope its just not when the guy is slipping the ring on the brides finger, or the first kiss, or when the little tyke takes his first step. That would be a real pity!!
I'm sure it's a great landscaper though!! :lol:
SS
Oct 6, 2014 03:04:19 #
amehta
Loc: Boston
SharpShooter wrote:
Anand, I was actually a little surprised to read t... (show quote)
I have found the AF to be as good as with the Nikon 85mm f/1.4G. The percentage of accurate focus is a very important consideration for me, and it seems to be very good, at least this particular copy.
I was surprised that I go it too. :lol:
Oct 6, 2014 05:25:03 #
The Sigma Art 50/1.4 is rated second to the Zeiss Otus also in several foreign tests (Germany, UK, France) and DxO marks. The Zeiss has the highest ratings but costs something in the range of USD 3-4k and the differences with the Sigma can only be seen in lab testing.
I'd not judge the new Sigma's (Art series) based on past experience.
I'd not judge the new Sigma's (Art series) based on past experience.
Oct 6, 2014 05:39:07 #
I have, Nikon mount, the Sigma Art 50 f/1.4, 35 f/1.4 18-35 f/1.8 and 24 f/4 build quality is excellent, image quality is exceptional. I'm not concerned about resale or trade in value as these are all keepers. I even use 2 different Sigma Art lenses for a Sony E-mount A6000, 19 f/2.8 and 30 f/2.8 . They are great lenses as well. No question though that the Global Vision line has definitely made a difference.
Basil wrote:
Just curious why? Is it based on recent experience or past experience? I ask only because I've heard several reviewers say that lately Sigma has really stepped up their game.
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