The Sigma Lens Club- All lenses

Jonathan Mac · 11-17-2013, 02:31 AM

I have a new addition to my small number of Sigma lenses. I picked up a very nice copy of the 30mm f/1.4 lens on Friday. Below are a few test pictures taken while testing focus/IQ before I bought it and on the metro on the way home. For the first two I've included also 100% centre crops.

The lens is plenty sharp even wide open but the barrel distortion is certainly visible (it's been more-or-less fixed in the window shots). I've confirmed as reported that the corners are relatively soft, even stopped down to f/8, but for landscapes and other across-the-frame IQ sharp shots I still have my DA 35mm Limited. Despite it's advantages, I'm not sure that the Sigma will de-throne the Limited as my favourite AF prime. I'm looking forward to using it more though, as I've seen some amazing photos taken with it.

All of the shots below were taken at f/1.4. The first one was at ISO 400 (quite high by K200D standards), but it shows that I'm not used to using a lens quite this fast, as I could have gotten away with ISO 200 or even less in that light.

100% crop:

100% crop - bear in mind this was taken through two panes of very dirty, very scratched glass:

Canmannac · 11-21-2013, 12:16 PM

A little Czech rugby action shot on a K 500 using a sigma 18 - 200.

Canmannac · 11-21-2013, 12:22 PM

A couple more shots :-) tatra smichov vs praga

furryurry · 11-21-2013, 05:41 PM - **1 Like**

xposted in Sigma 10-20mm thread

c a sugg · 11-27-2013, 04:04 AM - **1 Like**

Partial solar eclipse November rd3 from Richmond, Virginia. Values are a bit depressed, but I was aiming to bring out the "lacing" in the branches nearest the disc. I was surprised how this didn't flair out completely with this flea market find considering the ferocious dynamic range. Taken at 180mm, 1/750, F22. K-5 at ISO 80. Cropped considerably.

NickLarsson · 11-27-2013, 12:42 PM

8-16

mr.b.snowden · 11-28-2013, 10:45 PM

Some food from today, Pentax K-30 and Sigma 20-40

And a pari from last week, Pentax K-30, Sigma 105mm

fizzyvimto · 11-29-2013, 03:46 PM - **1 Like**

8-16mm:

kcupp95 · 12-04-2013, 03:07 AM

K5-ii with 10-20mm f4-5.6

NickLarsson · 12-06-2013, 04:40 PM - **2 Likes**

8-16

kcupp95 · 12-07-2013, 01:14 PM

10-20mm f4-5.6

**dadipentak** · 12-07-2013, 05:34 PM

Originally posted by kcupp95

Sunrise

Wow, very nice!

mr.b.snowden · 12-09-2013, 09:22 PM

Strolling around at lunch with my finicky (focus ring is extremely stiff) Sigma 105/Pentax K-30 combo:

Long exposure

fizzyvimto · 12-10-2013, 02:03 PM

Originally posted by mr.b.snowden

Strolling around at lunch with my finicky (focus ring is extremely stiff) Sigma 105/Pentax K-30 combo:

Long exposure

Is that the Macro? I've been looking at that as it seems like a nice lens but it is ridiculously expensive as it's not available widely any more.

mr.b.snowden · 12-11-2013, 02:04 PM

That is correct, fizzyvimoto, it is the macro. Bought it close to two years and it's my favorite lens. Sharp, light, and a great FL.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
300mm plus Lens Club: discuss your long lenses	cooldude14es	Lens Clubs	40902	56 Minutes Ago 02:59 PM
Soviet lenses club	Voe	Lens Clubs	4208	6 Days Ago 03:41 PM
SIGMA 10-20mm CLUB	Jewelltrail	Lens Clubs	3844	09-09-2023 11:07 AM
SIGMA 8-16mm CLUB	ManhattanProject	Lens Clubs	867	08-30-2023 07:08 AM
The 'Hey this lens has glass elements in it' Lens Club	Igilligan	Lens Clubs	50	11-14-2010 11:07 PM

11-17-2013, 02:31 AM	#811
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,911	I have a new addition to my small number of Sigma lenses. I picked up a very nice copy of the 30mm f/1.4 lens on Friday. Below are a few test pictures taken while testing focus/IQ before I bought it and on the metro on the way home. For the first two I've included also 100% centre crops. The lens is plenty sharp even wide open but the barrel distortion is certainly visible (it's been more-or-less fixed in the window shots). I've confirmed as reported that the corners are relatively soft, even stopped down to f/8, but for landscapes and other across-the-frame IQ sharp shots I still have my DA 35mm Limited. Despite it's advantages, I'm not sure that the Sigma will de-throne the Limited as my favourite AF prime. I'm looking forward to using it more though, as I've seen some amazing photos taken with it. All of the shots below were taken at f/1.4. The first one was at ISO 400 (quite high by K200D standards), but it shows that I'm not used to using a lens quite this fast, as I could have gotten away with ISO 200 or even less in that light. 100% crop: 100% crop - bear in mind this was taken through two panes of very dirty, very scratched glass:

11-21-2013, 05:41 PM - 1 Like	#814
furryurry Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: NYC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 786	xposted in Sigma 10-20mm thread

11-27-2013, 12:42 PM	#816
NickLarsson Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Paris, France Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,390	8-16

11-28-2013, 10:45 PM	#817
mr.b.snowden Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: California Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 683	Some food from today, Pentax K-30 and Sigma 20-40 And a pari from last week, Pentax K-30, Sigma 105mm

11-29-2013, 03:46 PM - 1 Like	#818
fizzyvimto Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Cheshire Posts: 104	8-16mm:

12-04-2013, 03:07 AM	#819
kcupp95 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Cairns, Australia Posts: 183	K5-ii with 10-20mm f4-5.6

12-06-2013, 04:40 PM - 2 Likes	#820
NickLarsson Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Paris, France Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,390	8-16

12-07-2013, 01:14 PM	#821
kcupp95 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Cairns, Australia Posts: 183	10-20mm f4-5.6

12-07-2013, 05:34 PM	#822
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Originally posted by kcupp95 Sunrise Wow, very nice!

12-09-2013, 09:22 PM	#823
mr.b.snowden Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: California Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 683	Strolling around at lunch with my finicky (focus ring is extremely stiff) Sigma 105/Pentax K-30 combo: Long exposure

12-10-2013, 02:03 PM	#824
fizzyvimto Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Cheshire Posts: 104	Originally posted by mr.b.snowden Strolling around at lunch with my finicky (focus ring is extremely stiff) Sigma 105/Pentax K-30 combo: Long exposure Is that the Macro? I've been looking at that as it seems like a nice lens but it is ridiculously expensive as it's not available widely any more.

12-11-2013, 02:04 PM	#825
mr.b.snowden Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: California Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 683	That is correct, fizzyvimoto, it is the macro. Bought it close to two years and it's my favorite lens. Sharp, light, and a great FL.