Got my Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DM today

Say Cheese · May 11, 2016

It arrived today - like an hour ago.

I ran outside and took a dozen or so really fast test shots. I LOVE this lens so far, and if it tests well, I will probably keep it on the camera 90% of the time. I use this camera as a travel, street, candid, inside the cafe sort of thing.

I did encounter a bit of slow focusing occasionally but I might have been too close to some subjects.

Here's one image that I did do some editing (NIK HDR Efex Pro 2) because I just got that too and couldn't resist.

Take a field trip to the Truckee River in downtown Reno today for further testing.

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Gary

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brilly · May 11, 2016

hmm the only pic you provide is at f6.3

hope to hear more back as its one i am looking at

Say Cheese · May 11, 2016

brilly said:
hmm the only pic you provide is at f6.3

hope to hear more back as its one i am looking at

Yeah, well, it was my first time out with the lens for about 15 minutes total. Patience, my friend!

uncleStorM · May 11, 2016

Hey there, congrats for the lens. Hope it fits your needs!

I have a question for you that keeps me from buying this lens until answered:

Does this use the full pdaf points from the a600? Or just thee central group?

thnks in advance.

Marky12 · May 11, 2016

Full PDAF and all other focus points including eye af.

Marky12 · May 11, 2016

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snapa · May 11, 2016

uncleStorM said:
Hey there, congrats for the lens. Hope it fits your needs!

I have a question for you that keeps me from buying this lens until answered:

Does this use the full pdaf points from the a600? Or just thee central group?

thnks in advance.

It looks like it does have full pdaf across then entire frame.

If you look at the video at the bottom of this thread it says (and shows) it does.

uncleStorM · May 11, 2016

Strange I missed this review.

Thank you for the link.

Regards

Repeater · May 11, 2016

When you get a chance please test on some fast moving subjects like kids. I find I'm always on full auto snapping away at my rugrat bouncing from place to place. My 50mm is getting way to narrow.

Im still torn between this the 28 24 (can't afford)

Say Cheese · May 11, 2016

Repeater said:
When you get a chance please test on some fast moving subjects like kids. I find I'm always on full auto snapping away at my rugrat bouncing from place to place. My 50mm is getting way to narrow.

Im still torn between this the 28 24 (can't afford)

No kids around anymore but found this guy today. This is cropped quite a bit but minimal PP. I shot in burst mode. I was probably 40-50 yards away.

Head's up! Or rather, head's down!

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Gary

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MXC · May 11, 2016

Say Cheese said:
Repeater said:

When you get a chance please test on some fast moving subjects like kids. I find I'm always on full auto snapping away at my rugrat bouncing from place to place. My 50mm is getting way to narrow.

Im still torn between this the 28 24 (can't afford)

Click to expand...

No kids around anymore but found this guy today. This is cropped quite a bit but minimal PP. I shot in burst mode. I was probably 40-50 yards away.

Head's up! Or rather, head's down!

--
Gary
http://www.pbase.com/digitalgee

Did he survive?

Vermont3133 · May 11, 2016

Well my 30mm f/1.4 arrived today.

All seems great...I couldn't find any focusing problems at f/2 as reported elsewhere.

And f/1.4 seems pretty decent.

Say Cheese · May 11, 2016

MXC said:
Say Cheese said:

Repeater said:

When you get a chance please test on some fast moving subjects like kids. I find I'm always on full auto snapping away at my rugrat bouncing from place to place. My 50mm is getting way to narrow.

Im still torn between this the 28 24 (can't afford)

Click to expand...

No kids around anymore but found this guy today. This is cropped quite a bit but minimal PP. I shot in burst mode. I was probably 40-50 yards away.

Head's up! Or rather, head's down!

--
Gary
http://www.pbase.com/digitalgee

Click to expand...

Did he survive?

He did! He was practicing barrel roles

--
Gary

Galleries by Gary Winters

www.pbase.com

Repeater · May 14, 2016

Just bought it do I have to update the firmware from 2.xx

Vermont3133 · May 14, 2016

Repeater said:
Just bought it do I have to update the firmware from 2.xx

From what I can see there is an update for the micro four thirds version but nothing for the e-mount

Repeater · May 14, 2016

It worked without updating the a6000. I updated it anyway. Great lens best bang for buck besides the 50mm. Build quality is really good. 4 year warranty!

Only downside its a big sucker.

Say Cheese · May 14, 2016

Nope! I'm still on 1.0

Repeater wrote:

Just bought it do I have to update the firmware from 2.xx

Repeater · May 14, 2016

Update that camera! 2.0 really made startup faster.

been snapping away loving the lens. Really sharp. Can't really post any pics. We have a no kid pics on the interwebs.

Got my Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DM today

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