Still kicking around lens ideas...

[scoot241]

I thought I was going to get a 50mm for lens #2, but now I'm toying with the idea of getting a lens that's close to a full-frame 50mm equivalent. So I've narrowed this down to 2 lenses: Sigma 30mm f/1.4 or Canon 28mm f/1.8.

Which lens would you choose?

[Todd_H]

That's a tough one. I personally owned the Sigma and loved it, but the Canon gets good reviews too. The Sigma does have a 2/3 stop advantage over the Canon, so you might take that into consideration depending on your planned use for the lens.

Here's a comparison to help you out: http://www.focalplane.net/canon28sigma30/

Good luck and let us know which way you go!

[annnewjerz]

I don't own a Canon, so I can't comment on the 28mm f/1.8---but I recently got the Sigma 30 after seeing all of the great low-light and shallow DOF photos people had been posting and LOVE it. :lovestruc

[Miller1412]

I LOVE my sigma 30. I debated it too, but it is on my camera probably 75% of the time. It is a great lens. I can't compare it to the Canon though...haven't used that one.

[scoot241]

Well I found a good deal on a like-new Sigma 30mm so I'm gonna give it a shot. Should be here sometime next week.

[zackiedawg]

Can't help with the Canon...but it sounds like you're going the Sigma route. Just got it myself this week, and love it. In the '30mm fan' thread, I've got a bunch of 'real world' daylight shots with it...here are some of my test shots I was doing to test focus, and depth of field at various apertures from wide-open...might interest you!

All shots are only resized, no processing or cropping:

http://www.pbase.com/zackiedawg/image/112539254/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/zackiedawg/image/112539257/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/zackiedawg/image/112539259/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/zackiedawg/image/112539261/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/zackiedawg/image/112539263/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/zackiedawg/image/112539265/original.jpg

[WVDisGeek]

Zackiedog, nice shots. I don' have the Sigma but I do have the Pentax 50mm 1.4. I like how your shots show the impact on DOF. Not just useful for low light.

[scoot241]

The Sigma 30mm f/1.4 is here. Wow, this lens is well-constructed. It's heavier than the 18-55mm 3.5-5.6 and has a very nice texture on it. I guess that's why it's an EX.

So far the focus is looking sharp as a tack. :thumbsup2

[scoot241]

Here's one of my test shots... using the center focal point which is right on the "Lord of the Rings" text.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3315/3549502983_3a7e36d580_b.jpg