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Here is a handheld wide open with CA and comas....
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Vivek, did you call Sigma and complain about the chipping paint? On my Sigma, to forestall
this problem, I placed a rubber "friendship" bracelet around it....
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For my D40, I have the Sigma 30mm f/1.4, the 50mm f/1.4 AIS, and I had the 50mm
f/1.8D. In the end, I use the Sigma the most, and if I were to pick one lens it would be
that one. Only draw back, really, is that I wish it focused a bit closer.
I love the 50mm AIS for portraits, and I learned a great deal about exposure, etc. While
the f/1.8D meters, the focus ring is crappy.
If I were you, I'd get the 30mm f/1.4 Sigma as a main prime, and a cheap used 50mm
f/1.8 Series E for $30 or less on eBay for portraits. Manual focus at f/1.4 is tricky, and the
difference in light between 1.4 & 1.8 is minor.
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Thank you all for the input. With the rumored 16-85mm, I may just hold off a bit and
consider that option if it turns out to be true.
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Hi,
I am looking to get a new kit lens of sorts for my D40. Currently, I have a Sigma 30mm f/1.4 HSM. I also
have a SB-400 and a vintage 55/3.5 micro with tube and tele for macro photography, which I will keep.
But, due to financial concerns, I am thinking of doing either of these line ups:
1) Sigma 30mm + Kit Nikkor 18-55mm VR
2) Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 + Nikon 50mm f1.4 AI-S (MF)
Any thoughts/advice? Or alternative suggestions?
My shooting is mostly children/people, often indoors.
Thanks so much!
Simple tests: Sigma 30mm/1.4 vs Nikkors
in Nikon
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Kathy, the Sigma is your only AF fast prime choice with the D40x, and I think it's a very good
lens. I don't know about test charts, but my copy of the lens is crisp and exhibits none of the
issues listed above. Just make sure to get a good copy. I bought two of these, one for
myself and one for a friend. One copy was perfect out of the box, the other was a bit soft at
infinity and Sigma adjusted it at no charge and it's perfect now. I use mine mostly for indoor
shots of children.