Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Autofocus Lens (Canon or Nikon) + 32GB Sony Class 10 SDHC Memory Card $289 + Free Shipping

Thinking about getting one for the Nikon, I have one for Canon already.

Quote from bobct1 : I guess it all depends on what focal length your friend is looking for. For the price, the 50mm is a great buy... and a nice lens to start learning to shoot using a larger aperture. Either way, you can't go wrong. Lenses seem to hold their value pretty well... so if your friend doesn't like it, they could always Craigslist it.

for sure! the "nifty fifty" is a great starter prime lens, and a well-known tremendous value. I finally got one for Christmas after having played with the kit 18-55mm for a year and a half. the main advantages are: speed, bokeh, ability to shoot in lower light without a flash, and its tiny size. disadvantages: 50mm is pretty tight and almost a zoom lens (around 80mm if compared to full frame), so you need a decent distance to your subject, is a bit soft IMO when used at its wide open 1.8 aperture.

bang for the buck...get the 50mm. see if the advantages of a prime are when you/your friend are looking for. this deal for the 30mm has been popping up quite a bit of late

Quote from Disturbed_One : In somewhat of their defense, it would help if Sigma just listed it as EF. And if they still asked, they deserve to have it taken away.

i was just being a jerk, it took me forever to save up for a 5d.. some of the sigma versions are ff compatible, i was just really hoping i overglanced something so i could order this bad boy. ): such a terrific lens at a killer price.

I was still waiting on my order from Amazon to ship so I cancelled that and got this one! Thanks!!

Loved this lens when I had it on my 1dmk2. As good as 35L on my 5dc. Some copies have AF issues so test them.

FYI, Buydig/Beach Camera has a harsher return policy than B&H & other reputable outfits. See http://www.buydig.com/shop/usertp...licies.htm

You will have to pick up the return shipping cost, even if the lens is defective, per the policy, YMMV, since I do not have first-hand experience.

FWIW, I tested the copy I received from B&H extensively and my Nikon 35mm f1.8G came out on top in term of sharpness (center & border). AF is not the issue, since I used CDAF to be 100% sure, with MUP & timer delay & wired trigger, with weight on top of body & on tripod. Sigma is cooler color-wise. So hopefully it gives you an idea how good the Nikon 35mm f1.8G is.

Quote from Disturbed_One : In somewhat of their defense, it would help if Sigma just listed it as EF. And if they still asked, they deserve to have it taken away.

I think you meant EF-S:

DC (DC Lens)
These are special lenses designed so that the image circle matches the smaller size of the image sensor of most digital SLR cameras. Their specialized design gives these lenses the ideal properties for digital cameras, the compact and lightweight construction is an added bonus! including compact and lightweight construction.

FYI...I ordered this lens for my Canon 60D during the last Adorama offer ($289). It was backordered but only for a few days. Arrived this weekend and I played around with it some. It takes very nice shots and I think is a more versatile walk-around lens on the 60D than the Canon nifty-fifty, which I also have. As mentioned above, on a crop sensor camera the Canon 50mm is like a small zoom, and it makes it a little cumbersome to use indoors at parties and such.

Damn you lens... Won't work with my 5D Mark iii.

No brainer for Canon. Per Thom Hogan, not so good compared to Nikon 35mm 1.8:
http://www.bythom.com/Sigma%2030m...review.htm

I would be on this except for the crooks.
Ebay screwed me out of 60 buck five years ago and I haven’t given them a nickel since.
I have this in the 50mm flavor, the pictures are crisp, At 1.4 you can blear the front or back ground like the big kids.

Quote from jeepingsurfing : Damn you lens... Won't work with my 5D Mark iii.

Will not fit my 5d mkIV

Quote from sreeves3 : I think you meant EF-S: DC (DC Lens) These are special lenses designed so that the image circle matches the smaller size of the image sensor of most digital SLR cameras. Their specialized design gives these lenses the ideal properties for digital cameras, the compact and lightweight construction is an added bonus! including compact and lightweight construction.

While it sounded like I was implying it was an EF mount, I just meant in general so FF would know.

I use this lens as a walk around lens. The bokeh on this lens is great.

If I need wider shot, I ll just use my cellphone.