Sigma 50mm f/1.4

[tlbradford]

The AF pointer tips were great.  I think i like the joystick better.  I also found the button in DPP that shows the AF focus at the time of the shot.  Neat stuff.  Here are a couple of pictures from this morning.  I am having trouble getting my external hard drive working on both computers so I haven't been able to shoot you that picture yet phool.

[huntnphool]

Awsome, that top pic looks like she was copied and pasted on a blurry photo.

[tlbradford]

I really love the bokeh on this lens.  All of the portraits over on Fred Miranda convinced me to take a chance on a third party lens for a little less money than some of the other fast primes.  I am extremely happy with the photos it takes, its build, and function.  You'll have to try it out whenever we meet up.  Of course you have the 1.2 now, so you are all set.

[huntnphool]

No doubt, is that a tear I see?

[tlbradford]

 

[Grizzle]

TL what went into your decision to get the 50?  What the Sigma 30 an option you considered?

Thanks

[tlbradford]

From browsing the pictures at Fred Miranda I knew I wanted to get a fast prime lens for portrait and family shots.  I liked the look of the photos shot wide open with a variety of the fast lenses.  I also knew I needed auto focus.  Thirdly, price was a big factor.  This lens got great reviews, is built very solidly, and I liked the really smooth bokeh look.  If I had unlimited funds, I would have bought the Canon f/1.2 because I think it has better contrast and colors.  But I don't, so this will do for now.

[popeshawnpaul]

If you had unlimited funds you would buy the Canon EF L 50mm f1.0...   

[Grizzle]

Thanks.  Is a 50mm preferred over a 30mm?  I had been shopping for a ~30mm when I saw this thread.  Assumed the 30mm would be most popular do to the crop sensor giving you the equiv of 50mm.

[popeshawnpaul]

It depends on the photographer.  I think many photographers prefer an 80mm for portrait work and general shots.  On a crop sensor camera a 50mm is about an 80mm.  If you like more wide angle then look at the 35mm.  That would equate out to a 50mm...

I feel my 55mm on my crop sensor is perfect.  Not too wide, not too long.  Plus, people react differently when you get a camera up in their face.  It's hard to get natural looks.  With an equivalent 80mm range you can stay back and capture action without people noticing as much.  This is one reason why I use to use a 200mm religiously when I shot professionally for everything.  Most of the time people never knew I was shooting them when I did photojournalism.  The worst thing you can do is get a wide angle lens and jam it in someone's face...