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But that's what Schnitz said...so I'm not sure what you're arguing with.
Hence my point that this causes more problems than it solves. People start thinking a 30mm crop lens is different...
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Great lens, the closest you're gonna get to a 50mm on a crop body.
Purchased this lens a year ago for my newborn and it has been fantastic. :)
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Uggg...what to do? I'm in the same boat: Canon 50mm f/1.8 on a t2i and thinking of upgrade for DSLR but I use it for video and I'd like to improve the image quality (make it look more filmic). ...
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When people are comparing the 30mm to the nifty fifty, they are not so much comparing the lens, but rather how they operate on a crop body vs a full frame camera.
In other words, the 30mm on a...
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pentax mount not in stock... :(
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If tax is not an issue, order from Amazon (same price, backordered).
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lol dammit i told amazon to pm, then ended up getting for 10 dollars more to guarantee the delivery date to be monday.. crap! shoprunner needs to get out to these stores in NYC
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You got Sony 35mm 1.8 for $193.00. Suppose to be better than Sony G lens according to Kurt Munger. And you can save a lot to spend on something else.
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You didn't understand my point. I'll try to be more clear.
The "basic physics" of Sigma lenses...their designs and/or quality control is SUB-PAR. No, I do not have MASSIVE FOCUS SHIFT on ANY of...
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You'll see more difference between 30mm and 50mm than you will between 1.4 and 1.8.
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Can you link me to this test chart? I'll thank you with a rep =)
Also, should this test be done at the widest aperture or does it not matter?
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Thanks brother. I was going back and both between the 40mm and 50mm. I heard the build quality was a lot better. I just read so many good reviews on the 50mm and since it's a classic, I decided to...
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I would certainly NOT upgrade. Especially at this price. Nikkor >> Sigma
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I've had this lens for ~3 years now (got luck and picked it for $390) and this is easily the one that I use the most. I debated on picking up a 17-50 f/2.8, but this one is the way to go...have take...
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oops i meant amazon
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For those that are still on the edge... with all things considered, the 4-year warranty and the included Lens Hood is what won me over =)
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No problem. A lot of the 50mm lens hype comes from the film days and 35mm cameras. On the new crop sensor dslrs though it is essentially an 80mm view, which is too narrow for most users, good for...
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Looks like. Check this image.
http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/ciu/9a/20/c9dbc060ada0b06dc3c90210.L.jpg
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41xyxzYb1SL.jpg
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Mmm... what's the difference between back focus and front focus issues? I'd like to be able to determine if my lens is faulty right when I get it...
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Checking out images on amazon. Looks like some of those pictures are out of focus. Some portraits instead of face, focus is on the body.
Thinking of returning 50mm 1.8 bought from canon and get...
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I'd imagine this is user error. If I was taking the time to set up my tripod for a portrait shoot, I'd be using manual focus, zooming in on their eyes , and adjusting focus manually until the eyes...
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What's better, running shoes or flip flops? Two different lenses, two different uses.
Yes. Again, NO MATTER WHAT CAMERA YOU PUT BEHIND A LENS, IT DOESN'T CHANGE THE PHYSICS OF A LENS. How is...
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Welcome to SD. A little tip...getting supercilious when you think you're explain something like equivalent focal length to someone who understands it as well or better than you do isn't a good idea....
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Make sense. I was thinking about 35mm to use with A200. When I got t3i with printer rebate deal and sold A200 without using it much.
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;)
In that case yes this lens is not made for full frame cameras and will vignette...
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Should I get this and sell my 40mm pancake lens? No point in keeping the pancake unless it's sharper. Anyone know how sharp this 35mm lens is at f/2.8 onwards?
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Pretty dam sharp at 2.8...
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Key words you used, "outside cropped off" hence not the same picture.... I could have quoted ken Rockwell or the tons of information all over the Internet or my own personal experience owned a 5d mk...
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Thanks. I bought one. You must be from bay area. The cheapest used I found on Craigslist here is $350. I almost bought one two weeks ago. Go Giants.
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I've been eying this lens up for quite some time. I have a Canon 40D and will probably always have a crop sensor (unless Powerball goes my way? LOL). I have the Nifty Fifty (50MM f1.8) and while...
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Mine just arrived, haven't had a lot of time to test it but it seems like a very nice lens, well built and feels very solid. The lens case is a little bulky but a nice touch either way.
I'll have...
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Pretty good price for this lens.
$349 + free shipping
Canon
Nikon
Sony Alpha & Minolta
Pentax
Sigma
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So what is the FOV on a crop body if I use something like 30mm DG from sigma (just make it up)?
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Me too! Ugh! That ALWAYS happens. AF would be nice
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I think this lens is for crop sensor since it has "DC" so we would get exactly 30mm
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Got one. Yikes. Just got the canon 50mm 1.4 a few days ago too... I now have 3 lenses for a DSLR I don't actually have yet...
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I have this lens on my 60d and I love it.
Takes wonderful pictures in almost no light.
Great lens if you hate using a flash.
I call this my Christmas morning lens
I have had no focus problems...
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Yes. you can buy this for 3100.
What the post you refer to means is that... You should buy this for only APS-C sensors (your D3100 is APS-C). You should not buy this for FX.
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whats the wiser decisision?
buying this
not buying this, using that $, selling my 60d (for around $600 id guess) and picking up a used 5d2 for around $1200
I have a canon 50 1.4 already...
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I've read other people mentioning front focus on this lens.
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