tonybeach Posted March 31, 2007 Share Posted March 31, 2007 Greg wrote: "Sigma 14mm 3.5. There is one on Ebay now, Buy-it-Now $225.00." My reply: I was there last night and again this morning, I must have missed it because all I can find is one for $499. Greg wrote: "So offensive is flash to me that I'd rather not have the shot if I can't get it by ambient light." My reply: Nothing is so offensive to me as dogma. http://photos.imageevent.com/tonybeach/mypicturesfolder/march2007/large/_AWB1930_RML.jpg http://photos.imageevent.com/tonybeach/recentfavorites/large/AWB_5804.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg jansen Posted March 31, 2007 Share Posted March 31, 2007 Do a search for 14mm, that's how I found it. Karmin made the comment about flash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonybeach Posted March 31, 2007 Share Posted March 31, 2007 Sorry Greg, my mistake about the flash, that reply was intended for Karim. My search was "Sigma 14", so that was why I didn't see it in my search results. I saw Peter's reply comparing the Nikkor 12-24 to the Sigma 14, but was still wondering if you had tried both (I actually have the Tokina 12-24 which I might sell if I bought and kept the Sigma 14mm). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg jansen Posted March 31, 2007 Share Posted March 31, 2007 Haven't tried. I like the Sigma because it is a fixed focal length mainly. I tend to either bring a few fixed lenses or a couple of zooms. Image quality wise it's alright. Pictures are sharp enough. I would say sharper than the Nikon kit zooms, but not as sharp as regular fixed length Nikkors. The kit zooms (I forget what I have- 17-55 or something) look like things are out of focus slightly. The Sigma looks a bit soft, but not out of focus looking, if that makes sense. Customers would never notice the difference between the Sigma and a Nikon prime in small prints or event web gallery stuff. You will see it is a tad softer when you zoom in on a shot. I like the range of my cheapy zoom, but the softness of the images just reaches the point where I don't want to use that lens. Sigma no problem. I would be nice to try the Tokina, the range is great. As with any super-wide you have to expect a tad bit of compromises compared to more normal focal lengths. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonybeach Posted March 31, 2007 Share Posted March 31, 2007 Oops again Greg. I didn't get enough sleep last night and keep goofing up. I see that you haven't had the opportunity to make a direct comparison to the lens I currently own or its more expensive Nikkor version. The Sigma 14/3.5 for $225 you referred to on Ebay does have some issues with its front coating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonybeach Posted March 31, 2007 Share Posted March 31, 2007 Re-read the Ebay listing more closely, the issue is with the barrel coating and is not a problem with its front element. We sure could use an edit feature in this forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eajames Posted March 31, 2007 Share Posted March 31, 2007 "I have a $1000.00 to spend on new gear." Nghi, if you spend 36hrs at a time using Olympus "rear-mounted" optics, I suspect that 1) you have more than $1000 to spend, but 2) you are married:) I am torn between investing in an 85mm lens; I have the 1.4 AIS; I would like the T/S; I would get the most use out of the 1.4 AF. What I really should do is redouble my efforts in backing up my images. Hard drives aren't nearly as much fun as a new lens, but if disaster strikes you'll be glad that you've put the effort into having duplicated or triplicated files. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nghi_hoang Posted March 31, 2007 Author Share Posted March 31, 2007 Eric, unfortunately, I have exactly $1000 and am not married, yet. At the current time, I am paying to work the intermittent 36-hour shifts. Then again, there are other gains besides money. :) I mentioned before that I am a bit of a gear head. My PC is home-brew with approximately 1 terabytes of storage, including backups. Harddrives are getting cheaper and cheaper. The last time I read a Fry's ad, the price for a gigabyte was $0.25. Simply amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eajames Posted March 31, 2007 Share Posted March 31, 2007 Well, the 85mm f1.4 AFD then:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchfalk Posted March 31, 2007 Share Posted March 31, 2007 Bought the 85mm 1.4 on Thursday afternoon, brought it back on Friday morning. I was very disappointed, it really wasn't any better than my 50mm 1.4 except for a little length advantage. Either get the 12-24 Nikon or maybe a 10-20mm Sigma or save up for the 70-200 2.8 VR (amazing lens). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nghi_hoang Posted April 1, 2007 Author Share Posted April 1, 2007 Mitch, can you elaborate on why you were so disappointed with the 85mm f1.4? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_bald Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 <p>Nghi, I'll toss my suggestion into the ring, too</p> <p>How about... 1)Sell off the 105mm and use the $$ to fund the 85mm you desire. If you have an 85mm, would you really miss the 105mm? Doubt it. <br>2) I have to agree with many posters that the Tokina 12-24 and SB-800 would be a sensible and satisfying way to spend $1000. <br>3) With any money you have left over, I'd recommend <a href="http://www.partnersinhealth.org">www.partnersinhealth.org</a>. Hey, let's enjoy our good fortune in having enough money to buy nice gear, but let's also help those who have nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_bald Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 Correction to 3) money left over... the link to Partners In Health should be <a href="http://www.pih.org">www.pih.org</a>. This is Paul Farmer's organization, described in "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtk Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 A workshop. Photo books. Fresh ideas. A printer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nghi_hoang Posted April 4, 2007 Author Share Posted April 4, 2007 After buying a used 50mm f/1.4 AF (non-D) lens for $70, I am left with $930. I don't think I have NAS. :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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