08-29-2013, 11:50 PM
If I were you, I'd give the Sigma 35/1.4 a verrry close second look. It's not because it's a fast lens with outstanding build quality, it's because it's the sharpest lens in my bag and by far the most demanded workhorse as well. Okay, buying this cheap plastic thing won't kill you, price and weight is 1/3 of the Sigma but given both lens' verdicts, I just would not invest in a substandard quality. AF speed and noise are far away from Sigma's level.
As for the salesperson: What can one expect in a normal photo-dealer store? I got so many plain wrong replies and informations, together with biased and motivated by "we need to get rid of those lenses" reasons, that I just enjoy the entertaining sides of those chitchats in stores. Good dealers knowing their stuff are rare. Far away. Expensive.
My usual experience is, I'm prepared by loads of information when visiting a shop and could tell the salesperson some details...
As for the salesperson: What can one expect in a normal photo-dealer store? I got so many plain wrong replies and informations, together with biased and motivated by "we need to get rid of those lenses" reasons, that I just enjoy the entertaining sides of those chitchats in stores. Good dealers knowing their stuff are rare. Far away. Expensive.
My usual experience is, I'm prepared by loads of information when visiting a shop and could tell the salesperson some details...