The new kid on the block

MohaimenK · Jan 27, 2011

Finally Amazon had 3 arriving. Been waiting for over a month now. This should make my bridal shoot really good on Saturday. Paid $12 for 2 day shipping and it'll be here tomorrow

Seen the side by side comparison to the canon 85 1.2L and even at 1.2 vs 1.4 you can't tell difference. Seemed like a very smart purchase after reading raving reviews.

RauschPhotography · Jan 27, 2011

*drools* That's awesome! Can't wait to see the results from your bridal shoot!

MohaimenK · Jan 27, 2011

thanks Rausch

I am hoping it's fine out of the box. I know previous members had issues with auto focusing but Sigma fine tunes it and its fine.

waynegz1 · Jan 27, 2011

RauschPhotography said:
*drools* That's awesome! Can't wait to see the results from your bridal shoot!

Me either!

A buddy of mine just bought this lens too, and says its awesome. Don't forget to give us the settings on the camera for each shot.

motasemayyad · Jan 27, 2011

Hi,

I never had a dslr or lenses ... However, that lens seems promising and quality producer too ...

I might think of such when buying my 1st. dslr ...

misstwinklytoes · Jan 27, 2011

What do you do for a living? lol

I wish I could afford top o the line stuffs. :greenpbl:

MohaimenK · Jan 27, 2011

Wayne, I will haha. Well maybe not all my secrets now

Mota yes it definitely beats the price of the canon L version which is $1900 but looking at IQ I couldn't see a reason to do that. I am going to spend that money and get some other gear or maybe a 35 1.4L

Miss T. I can't say I'm poor and I can't say I'm rich. But it is an investment for future. I think eventually it'll pay for itself

For9Studios · Jan 27, 2011

Very nice glass...good luck with it and have fun!

MohaimenK · Jan 27, 2011

thanks four. I am excited. says its coming tomorrow but amazon says shipping soon. odd

Ryan L · Jan 27, 2011

I dont know abnut the Sigma but the Canon 1.2.......uuuuuuuuuhhhhhhh I want...I want...I want. If its any comparison at all it should be amazing. I used a friends Canon 1.2 one time. Thats all it took to fall in love with it.

MohaimenK · Jan 27, 2011

Ryan check this out. This one which shows one vs the other.

Scroll down and you'll see it's pic of camera and a girl. Using the Sigma vs the Canon and look at the difference. Tell me if you see any.

Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM - Page 17 - Canon Digital Photography Forums

and this guy uses it. his work is just AMAZING!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/wefwef/5143869640/

MissCream · Jan 27, 2011

I love Sigma lenses. I find the IQ to be outstanding. I'm sure there are some exceptions to this but I will use my Sigma 50mm over my Pentax 50mm any day

Congrats on the new purchase, can't wait to see what you get with it!

Ryan L · Jan 27, 2011

For half the price, I am impressed. They do look very close.

kundalini · Jan 27, 2011

MohaimenK said:
Scroll down and you'll see it's pic of camera and a girl. Using the Sigma vs the Canon and look at the difference. Tell me if you see any.

In those two example of the (very bored looking) girl, the comparisions are quite evident to me. Canon wins, but Sigma is no slouch.

Gratz on the lens. All the best.