shots worth sharing Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 <p>My inclination to date has been to shoot with long (>50m) lenses and I decided it was time to take a walk on the wide side so when a FA 31mm showed up on eBay at a very nice price, I grabbed it and, shortly thereafter-- intrigued by it's close-focusing--, relieved Mis of his beat-up old Sigma Super-wide II--also (after some bare-knuckle bargaining ;~) at a very nice price.</p> <p>I won't bore you with accolades for the 31mm --it hardly needs my testimonial--but let me tell you, this little Sigma is a lot of fun!</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shots worth sharing Posted January 3, 2009 Author Share Posted January 3, 2009 <p>First shot</p><div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shots worth sharing Posted January 3, 2009 Author Share Posted January 3, 2009 <p>second</p><div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shots worth sharing Posted January 3, 2009 Author Share Posted January 3, 2009 <p>third</p><div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shots worth sharing Posted January 3, 2009 Author Share Posted January 3, 2009 <p>Last</p><div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Gammill Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 <p>The Sigma Miniwides (both 24 and 28mm) were a good value. I have both. The 24 is especially nice when stopped down for incredible depth of field. Another member of that series was the Sigma 135mm f3.5 Minitele. Doesn't have close focus like the two miniwides, but it is one of the smallest 135's made.<br> Nice shots. Sometimes a wide angle is what you need for close ups. A close focusing wide angle is good when you want model trains, cars, etc. to look more realistic.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgredline Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 <p>Dave, That broken ornament image is fabtastic...</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shots worth sharing Posted January 3, 2009 Author Share Posted January 3, 2009 <p>I agree, Mike, I'll probably prefer use other lenses for landscapes but it's nice to have a close-focusing lens that fits in a pocket.<br> <br /> Thanks, Javier! I felt really bad when I dropped that one and had to memorialize it somehow.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snik75 Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 <p>Nice shots Dave!</p> <p>I always had kind of lousy contrast with my Sigma Mini-Wide, and discovered an oily film on the back of the front element. I took it apart as far as I could trying to get at that area to clean, but never did figure it out, nor how to put it back together. Now I miss it - I really liked the slightly wide angle with decently fast aperture and close-focusing capabillities. I'd pick another up in a heartbeat, even if it had the oily film. Especially one with the A setting....</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alisa_stieg Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 <p>Love, love, LOVE the door shot! And I also agree with Javier that the broken ornament shot is great too! Thanks for sharing! Looks like you've been having fun!</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shots worth sharing Posted January 3, 2009 Author Share Posted January 3, 2009 <p>Thanks, Alisa--it's good to have you back here! I have to admit the door shot's my favorite.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markus maurer Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 <p>Dave, very nice samples and I also enjoy my Sigma 24mm and it is even better than the Pentax A-24mm in the corners and for that reason will come with me to Costa Rica :-)</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
personalphotos Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 <p>Dave, very nice series. Love the ornament and door shots. I have the AF version of this lens. A very good performer and a nice lens overall. Stop it down a little and it rocks. The AF is fast as well. Built very much like an FA50mm f1.4.</p> <p> </p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom_brown13 Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 <p>What is the maximum distance you can be from the subject and still focus on it? I noticed there is an "infinity" distacne on the lens barrel. Does that mean you can take wide angle indoor shots with it, or is it only good for macro? Great photos BTW!</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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