( 54 reviews )
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Posted: Aug 10 2009
I got this for shooting semi-adequately lighted stage shows. The first night I received it I shot mostly at f1.4 and 2.0. I filled two CF cards and couldn't wait to get home to check the results. Nearly 80% were out of focus! Every one that was off was focused at a point about 5 feet upstage. I thought about keeping it as a manual lens because I really liked the brightness but I couldn't justify the cost so I took advantage of Amazon's return policy (Thanks Amazon!) Maybe I just got a bad one but it spooked me. Looking seriously at a Tokina now.
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Posted: Jul 22 2009
Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras I too was worried about the focusing ability of this lens with all the comments on this site and others, but I bought this lens used and it AF focuses perfectly and quickly with virtually no noise. It is the best in low light for "no flash" pictures. I am very happy with it and so glad I took the chance.
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Posted: Jul 15 2009
Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Lens for Sigma Digital SLR Cameras I bought this lens for my Sigma SD14 and it is superb. On the SD14 it acts as a 51mm standard lens for 35mm full framed dslr. Its also available in other camera mounts for Nikon and Canon. It focuses quickly, limited by the cameras own AF system. Good prime lens for the money. At F2.0 or higher the lens is sharp from center to the edges. Below that, it softens below f2.0 towards the edges. Produces pleasing bokeh. I recommend this lens.
