[quote name='JN' date='03 June 2010 - 11:34 PM' timestamp='1275604494' post='165']
I'm also surprised of no FF review of Canon 50mm f1.4. If its of use SLRGear did a 5 lens x 50mm (including Canon 50mm f1.4) comparison test on about the 1st-Feb-2010.
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It's "on the list" just like 20 further lenses. It's a matter of supply and scheduling.
You can switch to "outline" view in your forum settings.
[quote name='Klaus' date='04 June 2010 - 10:33 AM' timestamp='1275640417' post='183']
You can switch to "outline" view in your forum settings.
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Now ... this really makes things easier.
Quite surprising to see such weak borders.
Anyway, I use it for half-body portraits and I love its bokeh.
http://flickr.com/ephankim
ragsnoldiron
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I used this lens for stitching panoramas and for portraits and was very pleased with it overall. I chose not to keep using it based on weight, filter size, and the colour fringe difference between background and foreground when wide open at mid-distances. Auto focus was never really a problem for me with this lens, and I had been using the Canon H sensor bodies that don't have the adjustment feature for lenses. The more positive aspect of the lens for me was the focus ring and tension of the manual focus mechanism relative to the other 50mm lenses I owned at the time (Canon/2.5 macro, 1.4 USM, 1.8 II), and that here in Canada we obtain 10 year warranty service with our Sigma lenses.
I tried uploading images to the gallery, but didn't have any luck (505 server error), and the only example I have from my copy is on the Gigapan site. The gigapan image was shot in to the setting sun, and flare was really well controlled overall by the lens, and I was pleased with the results. I will try the gallery later to post more examples from my copy of the lens on an H sensor, meanwhile just zoom in on the image to see the detail from stitching with this lens on a Canon 1D II camera:
http://www.gigapan.org/gigapans/37264/
ragsnoldiron
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[quote name='Klaus' date='03 June 2010 - 09:22 AM' timestamp='1275585738' post='139']
http://www.opticallimits.com/canon-eos/522-sigma50f14eosff
It may shine on APS-C DSLRs but it's not that impressive on full format cameras anymore.
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Maybe add this model of lens to your lens performance This is most likely spam content as well. I went to add my experience there for Canon by didn't see the lens model available.
http://www.opticallimits.com/active/This is most likely spam content/querylenstxt.jsp?filter=%22brand=%27Canon%20EF%27%20OR%20brand=%27Sigma%20AF%27%20OR%20brand=%27Tamron%20AF%27%20or%20brand=%27Tokina%20AF%27%20or%20brand=%27Vivitar%20AF%27%22
[quote name='Rainer' date='04 June 2010 - 09:40 AM' timestamp='1275640857' post='186']
Now ... this really makes things easier.
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I checked it and liked the outlook of it, but I saw now content other than the list, but I clicked on a branch now and it is a lot better, much easier to follow conversations.
[quote name='Klaus' date='03 June 2010 - 05:22 PM' timestamp='1275585738' post='139']
http://www.opticallimits.com/canon-eos/522-sigma50f14eosff
It may shine on APS-C DSLRs but it's not that impressive on full format cameras anymore.
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Can you and the tree bokeh pic to compare with the 50/1.2?
2.5 stars for field usage seem a bit harsh when the 50/1.2 has 3.5
http://flickr.com/ephankim
[quote name='youpii' date='06 June 2010 - 02:35 PM' timestamp='1275827730' post='268']
Can you and the tree bokeh pic to compare with the 50/1.2?
2.5 stars for field usage seem a bit harsh when the 50/1.2 has 3.5
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It received 2.5pts due to the RSA problem.
I'd say less than 1m. It's not something that changes instantly.
