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TOUGEFC · 06-29-2011, 11:24 PM

Sorry to hear Steve, sounds like your copy may have a few problems can you send it in for an exchange?

TOUGEFC · 06-29-2011, 11:25 PM

Originally posted by Ubuntu_user

TOUGEFC: Did you sharpen any of those images in post? I just don't recall my copy of this lens being that sharp wide open.

Just the default in lightroom.

jstevewhite · 06-29-2011, 11:28 PM

Originally posted by TOUGEFC

Sorry to hear Steve, sounds like your copy may have a few problems can you send it in for an exchange?

Yeah. Amazon is great about that stuff; they'll even cross-ship. I'll shoot it this weekend and see if I've overlooked something, and if not, I'll send it back next week.

jstevewhite · 06-29-2011, 11:29 PM

Originally posted by TOUGEFC

Just the default in lightroom.

Do you export from LightRoom to the size you upload to PF? If so, do you have the default jpg export set to "sharpen for screen" or 'sharpen for print', or what? (curious)

TOUGEFC · 06-30-2011, 12:10 AM

Export for print, one watermarked one without.

jstevewhite · 06-30-2011, 12:29 AM

For what it's worth, right now, when it gets the focus right - or when I manual focus it - I love the "look" the lens makes.

TOUGEFC · 06-30-2011, 01:00 AM

Yes I know what you mean, its has a very distinct three-dimensional look

dont give up on this lens mate, just try and find a good copy

GeneV · 06-30-2011, 05:52 AM

Originally posted by jstevewhite

See, I went looking, and I keep getting sidetracked by the cheap 645s and 6x7s

I always loved that 645.

I can recommend the 645 as well. It really does handle like a smaller format camera.

jezza323 · 06-30-2011, 06:36 AM

I took a couple of 30mm shots this morning, including 1 wide open (I have never really used it wide open because the DOF was too narrow, or it was too bright)

Shot @ f2.0

Shot @ f1.4 (wide open & uncropped)

100% crop (you have to open the full size of this to see true 1:1)
Good detail in the tire, not perfect but pretty good for f1.4 off centre IMO

jstevewhite · 07-02-2011, 09:22 AM

Got the replacement from Amazon. It *appears* to be working better (still with a +5 fine af adjust), but I've noticed that if there's something farther away within the scope of the focus sensor, it picks that thing to focus on almost every time. Weird.

Anyway - my dog held still for me this morning:

jstevewhite · 07-02-2011, 11:50 AM

This is much better

Here's another dog shot - got her eyes right the first time. Weird thing, though; if I press the AF button, it locks; then I press it again, it adjusts, then again. After three taps like that, it's in focus most of the time.

TOUGEFC · 07-03-2011, 02:13 AM

Good to hear Steve that you got a better copy

A few from today:

jstevewhite · 07-03-2011, 07:34 AM

Originally posted by TOUGEFC

Good to hear Steve that you got a better copy

A few from today:
Tried Pano for a change-
Full res is 54mp and looks unbelievable!

Love the Buddha! And the pano - although I can't see it here; I have to go to your flickr stream to see it.

For a resolution and sharpness junkie like me, stitching is DA BOMB.

civiletti · 07-03-2011, 05:03 PM

Based on test results, I'd say the Sigma 30/1.4 is very sharp in the center of the field and terribly soft at the edges. So, it depends on your use of the lens.

jstevewhite · 07-03-2011, 11:36 PM

I got my replacement and got it 'dialed in' and took it to a family gathering on Sunday. It focuses correctly, and I officially love this lens.

06-30-2011, 06:36 AM	#54
jezza323 Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Brisbane Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,421	I took a couple of 30mm shots this morning, including 1 wide open (I have never really used it wide open because the DOF was too narrow, or it was too bright) Shot @ f2.0 Shot @ f1.4 (wide open & uncropped) 100% crop (you have to open the full size of this to see true 1:1) Good detail in the tire, not perfect but pretty good for f1.4 off centre IMO Last edited by jezza323; 06-30-2011 at 10:35 AM.

07-03-2011, 02:13 AM	#57
TOUGEFC Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brisbane Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,561 Original Poster	Good to hear Steve that you got a better copy A few from today: Last edited by TOUGEFC; 11-04-2011 at 11:54 PM.

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06-29-2011, 11:24 PM	#46
TOUGEFC Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brisbane Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,561 Original Poster	Sorry to hear Steve, sounds like your copy may have a few problems can you send it in for an exchange?

06-29-2011, 11:25 PM	#47
TOUGEFC Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brisbane Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,561 Original Poster	Originally posted by Ubuntu_user TOUGEFC: Did you sharpen any of those images in post? I just don't recall my copy of this lens being that sharp wide open. Just the default in lightroom.

06-29-2011, 11:28 PM	#48
jstevewhite Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Midwest Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,407	Originally posted by TOUGEFC Sorry to hear Steve, sounds like your copy may have a few problems can you send it in for an exchange? Yeah. Amazon is great about that stuff; they'll even cross-ship. I'll shoot it this weekend and see if I've overlooked something, and if not, I'll send it back next week.

06-29-2011, 11:29 PM	#49
jstevewhite Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Midwest Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,407	Originally posted by TOUGEFC Just the default in lightroom. Do you export from LightRoom to the size you upload to PF? If so, do you have the default jpg export set to "sharpen for screen" or 'sharpen for print', or what? (curious)

06-30-2011, 12:10 AM	#50
TOUGEFC Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brisbane Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,561 Original Poster	Export for print, one watermarked one without.

06-30-2011, 12:29 AM	#51
jstevewhite Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Midwest Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,407	For what it's worth, right now, when it gets the focus right - or when I manual focus it - I love the "look" the lens makes.

06-30-2011, 01:00 AM	#52
TOUGEFC Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brisbane Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,561 Original Poster	Yes I know what you mean, its has a very distinct three-dimensional look dont give up on this lens mate, just try and find a good copy

06-30-2011, 05:52 AM	#53
GeneV Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Albuquerque NM Photos: Albums Posts: 9,830	Originally posted by jstevewhite See, I went looking, and I keep getting sidetracked by the cheap 645s and 6x7s I always loved that 645. I can recommend the 645 as well. It really does handle like a smaller format camera.

07-03-2011, 07:34 AM	#58
jstevewhite Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Midwest Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,407	Originally posted by TOUGEFC Good to hear Steve that you got a better copy A few from today: Tried Pano for a change- Full res is 54mp and looks unbelievable! Love the Buddha! And the pano - although I can't see it here; I have to go to your flickr stream to see it. For a resolution and sharpness junkie like me, stitching is DA BOMB.

07-03-2011, 05:03 PM	#59
civiletti Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Oregon Photos: Albums Posts: 1,435	Based on test results, I'd say the Sigma 30/1.4 is very sharp in the center of the field and terribly soft at the edges. So, it depends on your use of the lens.

07-03-2011, 11:36 PM	#60
jstevewhite Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Midwest Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,407	I got my replacement and got it 'dialed in' and took it to a family gathering on Sunday. It focuses correctly, and I officially love this lens.

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