My new lens...Sigma 30mm F1.4

synnyster · 02-02-2010, 04:52 PM

Just received my Sigma 30mm F1.4 prime this afternoon from UPS. I've taken a few test shots. So far I'm liking it. Test photos look sharp and the bokeh nice and smooth. This purchase was in anticipation of an Italy trip. I'm hoping this will be a good walk around lens. Without further ado...

The lens:

Test Shots:

asdf · 02-02-2010, 05:50 PM

I'm not shopping for a lens, just curious: How is the curvature of field of this lens? From what I've read, this lens seems to perform poorly in the borders/corners, but perhaps, it's due to field curvature.

wallyb · 02-02-2010, 07:38 PM

You've got nice even lighting in your house

(That or you're a master at making flash setups that look like strong indoor lighting)

Biro · 02-02-2010, 08:01 PM

Congratulations on the new lens! I think a number of us would be very interested in seeing more images done with the Sigma 30mm f/1.4. I'm in the market and would really like to see what the lens can do in various situations and light levels. I suspect most of us would like to see what the dreaded "soft edges" are all about.

lesmore49 · 02-02-2010, 08:14 PM

The pix of your dog is excellent...impressive lens.

dugrant153 · 02-02-2010, 08:19 PM

I use the Sigma 30mm F1.4 as my go-to lens. It is my workhorse, next to my DA*55 F1.4, and a very good one at that.

I'm hoping they'll make an HSM version for Pentax soon.

Congrats on the lens

pcarfan · 02-03-2010, 04:02 AM

They are at 1.4, right?

you've got something better than a brick wall to test you lenses there...

deadwolfbones · 02-03-2010, 09:24 AM

Love this lens!

Winnie · 02-03-2010, 10:15 AM

Yeah, post more pics!

apemen · 02-03-2010, 12:25 PM

Congrats,

it's my last purchased lens too. perfect for indoor shots.
Love it and it seems your copy is very very good. Loved the dog shot.
Cheers.

ytterbium · 02-03-2010, 12:44 PM

The dog is awesome. So light and pleasant.

But i'm still very sceptical about the lens. Maybe they sent some sort of faulty batch to east Europe, but many users with various bodies are avoiding them like plague. And there is no place that will do a reasonable servicing.
Can your k100d drive it flawlessly? My k100d and k200d sounded overwhelmed.

Still in the wait for MkI or something similar priced from Pentax.

synnyster · 02-03-2010, 01:42 PM

Originally posted by asdf

I'm not shopping for a lens, just curious: How is the curvature of field of this lens? From what I've read, this lens seems to perform poorly in the borders/corners, but perhaps, it's due to field curvature.

Originally posted by Biro

Congratulations on the new lens! I think a number of us would be very interested in seeing more images done with the Sigma 30mm f/1.4. I'm in the market and would really like to see what the lens can do in various situations and light levels. I suspect most of us would like to see what the dreaded "soft edges" are all about.

Honestly those were the only 2 test shots I took. After my trip I should have a better idea of how the lens performs at the edges. But like you said, alot of reviews say it is softer at the edges. I think it's an alright trade off for the price and F1.4.

Originally posted by wallyb

You've got nice even lighting in your house

(That or you're a master at making flash setups that look like strong indoor lighting)

I wish I was a master! I played with Photoshop a tad to get the lighting to look good.

synnyster · 02-03-2010, 01:45 PM

Originally posted by pcarfan

They are at 1.4, right?

you've got something better than a brick wall to test you lenses there...

Wall shot is F3.2 and the dog shot is F4.0.

Originally posted by Winnie

Yeah, post more pics!

I intend to once I get back from my trip in March!

Originally posted by lesmore49

The pix of your dog is excellent...impressive lens.

Originally posted by apemen

Congrats,

it's my last purchased lens too. perfect for indoor shots.
Love it and it seems your copy is very very good. Loved the dog shot.
Cheers.

Originally posted by ytterbium

The dog is awesome. So light and pleasant.

Thanks, dog photos are hard to screw up!

02-02-2010, 04:52 PM	#1
synnyster Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 203	My new lens...Sigma 30mm F1.4 Just received my Sigma 30mm F1.4 prime this afternoon from UPS. I've taken a few test shots. So far I'm liking it. Test photos look sharp and the bokeh nice and smooth. This purchase was in anticipation of an Italy trip. I'm hoping this will be a good walk around lens. Without further ado... The lens: Test Shots:

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02-02-2010, 05:50 PM	#2
asdf Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 1,252	I'm not shopping for a lens, just curious: How is the curvature of field of this lens? From what I've read, this lens seems to perform poorly in the borders/corners, but perhaps, it's due to field curvature.

02-02-2010, 07:38 PM	#3
wallyb Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: The Untied States Photos: Albums Posts: 1,881	You've got nice even lighting in your house (That or you're a master at making flash setups that look like strong indoor lighting)

02-02-2010, 08:01 PM	#4
Biro Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,200	Congratulations on the new lens! I think a number of us would be very interested in seeing more images done with the Sigma 30mm f/1.4. I'm in the market and would really like to see what the lens can do in various situations and light levels. I suspect most of us would like to see what the dreaded "soft edges" are all about.

02-02-2010, 08:14 PM	#5
lesmore49 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Western Canada Posts: 12,344	The pix of your dog is excellent...impressive lens.

02-02-2010, 08:19 PM	#6
dugrant153 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,059	I use the Sigma 30mm F1.4 as my go-to lens. It is my workhorse, next to my DA*55 F1.4, and a very good one at that. I'm hoping they'll make an HSM version for Pentax soon. Congrats on the lens

02-03-2010, 04:02 AM	#7
pcarfan Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Dayton, Ohio Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,978	They are at 1.4, right? you've got something better than a brick wall to test you lenses there...

02-03-2010, 09:24 AM	#8
deadwolfbones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: La Crescenta, CA Posts: 7,450	Love this lens!

02-03-2010, 10:15 AM	#9
Winnie Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 93	Yeah, post more pics!

02-03-2010, 12:25 PM	#10
apemen Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ankara, TURKEY Posts: 181	Congrats, it's my last purchased lens too. perfect for indoor shots. Love it and it seems your copy is very very good. Loved the dog shot. Cheers.

02-03-2010, 12:44 PM	#11
ytterbium Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,076	The dog is awesome. So light and pleasant. But i'm still very sceptical about the lens. Maybe they sent some sort of faulty batch to east Europe, but many users with various bodies are avoiding them like plague. And there is no place that will do a reasonable servicing. Can your k100d drive it flawlessly? My k100d and k200d sounded overwhelmed. Still in the wait for MkI or something similar priced from Pentax.

02-03-2010, 01:42 PM	#12
synnyster Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 203 Original Poster	Originally posted by asdf I'm not shopping for a lens, just curious: How is the curvature of field of this lens? From what I've read, this lens seems to perform poorly in the borders/corners, but perhaps, it's due to field curvature. Originally posted by Biro Congratulations on the new lens! I think a number of us would be very interested in seeing more images done with the Sigma 30mm f/1.4. I'm in the market and would really like to see what the lens can do in various situations and light levels. I suspect most of us would like to see what the dreaded "soft edges" are all about. Honestly those were the only 2 test shots I took. After my trip I should have a better idea of how the lens performs at the edges. But like you said, alot of reviews say it is softer at the edges. I think it's an alright trade off for the price and F1.4. Originally posted by wallyb You've got nice even lighting in your house (That or you're a master at making flash setups that look like strong indoor lighting) I wish I was a master! I played with Photoshop a tad to get the lighting to look good.

02-03-2010, 01:45 PM	#13
synnyster Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 203 Original Poster	Originally posted by pcarfan They are at 1.4, right? you've got something better than a brick wall to test you lenses there... Wall shot is F3.2 and the dog shot is F4.0. Originally posted by Winnie Yeah, post more pics! I intend to once I get back from my trip in March! Originally posted by lesmore49 The pix of your dog is excellent...impressive lens. Originally posted by apemen Congrats, it's my last purchased lens too. perfect for indoor shots. Love it and it seems your copy is very very good. Loved the dog shot. Cheers. Originally posted by ytterbium The dog is awesome. So light and pleasant. Thanks, dog photos are hard to screw up!