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Posted: **Thu Apr 28, 2005 8:02 am**

Wanna to see how's the Sigma 30mm f1.4 vs Nikkor 28/f1.4 or Nikkor 35 f1.4 AIS or Nikkor 35/ f.2D, hopefully, if it's correct with the provided information from my supplier, I'll be able to get it very soon for comparison.

Sigma 30mm/f1.4 price is less than AU$900.00, Estimate street price once it's in the market

Posted: **Thu Apr 28, 2005 9:56 am**

Gary will want one of those

Posted: **Thu Apr 28, 2005 10:11 am**

If the lens is good, that's a very attractive price even for a Nikkor fan like moi.

Posted: **Thu Apr 28, 2005 10:19 am**

stubbsy wrote:If the lens is good, that's a very attractive price even for a Nikkor fan like moi.

It will cost more for Nikon fans and cost less for Sigma Club's member :lol:

cos you did not have Sigma Club priviledges or difference price for Non Sigma club members :shock:

Posted: **Thu Apr 28, 2005 10:20 am**

I can't wait, very interested in the lens

Posted: **Thu Apr 28, 2005 10:22 am**

Very interesting, looking forward to using my membership :wink:

Posted: **Thu Apr 28, 2005 10:22 am**

shutterbug wrote:I can't wait, very interested in the lens

Have you checked in with our Sigma Chairman? :roll:

Posted: **Thu Apr 28, 2005 10:30 am**

Birddog114 wrote:
shutterbug wrote:I can't wait, very interested in the lens

Have you checked in with our Sigma Chairman?

I am confused?? How do I do this?

Posted: **Thu Apr 28, 2005 10:34 am**

sirhc 55 is chairman of Sigma fan club, has 12-24, 105 macro & 70-200 all Sigma

Posted: **Thu Apr 28, 2005 10:36 am**

Cool

Posted: **Thu Apr 28, 2005 10:44 am**

I've no doubts that this lens is good and as an old Sigma club member (yes, I became one before I joined D70Users.com!) I'm starting to think about this thingy!

Sigma 30 f/1.4

Posted: **Thu Apr 28, 2005 10:52 am**

Hlop wrote:s an old Sigma club member
Sigma 30 f/1.4

Sorry, we don't have an old Sigma club :lol:

This is a fresh brand new Club and with new Chaiman :lol:

Posted: **Thu Apr 28, 2005 10:57 am**

I hope it is good, much of their new stuff is. The 20 1.8 was crap. This lens has 8 blades which is unusual, hope they are rounded. HSM (same as AFS) isn't really required on a simple light prime, but no disadvantage except for paying for it.

Posted: **Thu Apr 28, 2005 11:06 am**

I have a sigma 20mm F1.8, does that mean I am a sigma member ? :roll:

Posted: **Thu Apr 28, 2005 11:08 am**

I have sigma nothing...

But 30/1.4 does sound tempting

Posted: **Thu Apr 28, 2005 11:09 am**

Glen wrote:I hope it is good, much of their new stuff is. The 20 1.8 was crap. This lens has 8 blades which is unusual, hope they are rounded. HSM (same as AFS) isn't really required on a simple light prime, but no disadvantage except for paying for it.

I think the sigma 20mm F1.8 is great, I love the close focusing ability.

Posted: **Thu Apr 28, 2005 11:10 am**

Your in Vince :wink:

Posted: **Thu Apr 28, 2005 11:19 am**

Birddog114 wrote:
Hlop wrote:s an old Sigma club member
Sigma 30 f/1.4

Sorry, we don't have an old Sigma club

This is a fresh brand new Club and with new Chaiman

I bet Chris (Sirhc55) will recognise my membership because in all the battles Nikon 12-24 vs Sigma 12-24 I was proudly and bravely fighting on Sigma side! :twisted:

Posted: **Thu Apr 28, 2005 11:25 am**

Glen wrote:Your in Vince

Thanks Glen :lol:

Posted: **Thu Apr 28, 2005 11:34 am**

Vince, your post wasn't in when I last posted, was going to ask what you thought of it, a mate of mine had one and it was very soft till about 2.8 or so, which he thought defeated the purpose.

Posted: **Thu Apr 28, 2005 11:35 am**

I never realised that having Sigma glass could evoke more feelings in forum members than having a Canon :wink:

Maybe we should start a Tokina thread as well :roll:

Posted: **Thu Apr 28, 2005 11:35 am**

Can I join as I have a 12-24 sigma supplied by birddog......... great lens

bp

Posted: **Thu Apr 28, 2005 11:38 am**

big pix wrote:Can I join as I have a 12-24 sigma supplied by birddog......... great lens

bp

Big Pix - the mere fact of owning a Sigma makes you a welcome member - the 12-24mm is a very nice piece of glass

Posted: **Thu Apr 28, 2005 2:03 pm**

Glen wrote:Vince, your post wasn't in when I last posted, was going to ask what you thought of it, a mate of mine had one and it was very soft till about 2.8 or so, which he thought defeated the purpose.

True about the softness, but I love using it for capturing inside of dark churches and getting close to my subjects. Only thing I would complain about would be the focus speed.

Posted: **Thu Apr 28, 2005 2:29 pm**

Vince, when I saw you had one I thought of your wedding style and the softness could almost be called a feature in your case :wink:

Posted: **Thu Apr 28, 2005 2:32 pm**

MHD wrote:I have sigma nothing...

But 30/1.4 does sound tempting

I have a bottle of Coke in the fridge.

Posted: **Thu Apr 28, 2005 2:33 pm**

Didn't think I would ever see Gary posting in this thread :lol:

Posted: **Thu Apr 28, 2005 2:35 pm**

Glen wrote:Vince, when I saw you had one I thought of your wedding style and the softness could almost be called a feature in your case

Never!

You can always reduce the sharpness of an image in PP.

But if it's not there in the first place, then you simply don't have the data that you need in the first instance.

Posted: **Thu Apr 28, 2005 2:35 pm**

Glen wrote:Didn't think I would ever see Gary posting in this thread

Are you in Bondi?

Maybe my webcam's working?

Hey! It's my forum; I'll post whereever I want!

Posted: **Thu Apr 28, 2005 2:56 pm**

Coke in the fridge - Pepsi in the camera bag :wink:

Posted: **Mon May 02, 2005 1:16 pm**

Birddog,

Any news about Sigma 30mm f/1.4? When are you going to get it?

Posted: **Mon May 02, 2005 1:47 pm**

Hlop wrote:Birddog,

Any news about Sigma 30mm f/1.4? When are you going to get it?

Get into the minimeet at 2:00am on Saturday and have a test drive on it! :lol:

with Sigma Club members :wink:

The 30/1.4 won't work in daylight, need no lighting or down to 0 lux, so 2:00am is a good test with wide open :lol:

Posted: **Mon May 02, 2005 2:30 pm**

Birddog114 wrote:
Get into the minimeet at 2:00am on Saturday and have a test drive on it! with Sigma Club members

The 30/1.4 won't work in daylight, need no lighting or down to 0 lux, so 2:00am is a good test with wide open

OK. 2am is the time when I'm usually not busy

Just don't call police when you hear thud into your door :twisted:

Have you got the lens? If yes, did you test it? Compared with prime Nikkors?

Posted: **Mon May 02, 2005 3:16 pm**

Hilop,
You're in your sweet dream! None of the Sigma 30/1.4 released yet and don't know when.
2:00am is most welcome all Sigma fans, wanna a try? :roll:

Posted: **Mon May 02, 2005 3:35 pm**

Birddog114 wrote:Hilop,
You're in your sweet dream! None of the Sigma 30/1.4 released yet and don't know when.
2:00am is most welcome all Sigma fans, wanna a try?

Monday, you know. I'm still sleeping

When you'll get Sigma 30mm 1:1.4 I probably will give it a try

Posted: **Tue May 03, 2005 9:26 pm**

Just spotted this. $632?! :shock:

Posted: **Tue May 03, 2005 9:29 pm**

MCWB wrote:Just spotted this. $632?!

Get one?

Posted: **Tue May 03, 2005 9:30 pm**

and do they have stock?

Posted: **Tue May 03, 2005 9:31 pm**

Birddog114 wrote:and do they have stock?

Normally - no :roll:

Posted: **Tue May 03, 2005 9:32 pm**

LOL, I don't think so.

I think I'd get the 18-50 2.8 or 24-70 2.8 first; besides, do you reckon they have stock? They also list the Sigma 10-22, which I didn't think was out yet?

Edit: LOL you blokes are too quick! :lol:

Posted: **Tue May 03, 2005 9:34 pm**

MCWB wrote:LOL, doubt it. I think I'd get the 18-50 2.8 or 24-70 2.8 first; besides, do you reckon they have stock? They also list the Sigma 10-22, which I didn't think was out yet?

I don't think they have all of them, not release in other market and no firm price set from o/s Sigma resellers

Posted: **Tue May 03, 2005 9:36 pm**

Fair enough call. I must say I was surprised when I saw it on their site, but turned to doubt when I saw the 10-20 etc...

Posted: **Tue May 03, 2005 9:39 pm**

You can see the Sigma 12-24 on their site is well over AU$1200.00 and the Sigma 10-20 is $679.00.

Posted: **Tue May 03, 2005 9:42 pm**

*sniff* *sniff* Smells like a rat to me! Yup agreed Birdy, upon closer inspection it's not even remotely possible.

Posted: **Fri May 06, 2005 4:47 pm**

*Silently mumbling* Just wondering if there are any news about Sigma 30 mm 1.4, Birddog said something like he's expecting it soon ....

Posted: **Fri May 06, 2005 5:44 pm**

Hlop wrote:*Silently mumbling* Just wondering if there are any news about Sigma 30 mm 1.4, Birddog said something like he's expecting it soon ....

I said 2:00am for Sigma meet, are you coming? :roll:

if you want to explore the whole range of the Sigma :wink:

Posted: **Fri May 06, 2005 6:32 pm**

Birdie
What time for Zenith lens owners? :lol:

Posted: **Fri May 06, 2005 6:33 pm**

Matt. K wrote:Birdie
What time for Zenith lens owners?

Make up your time and we're on schedule.

Posted: **Fri May 06, 2005 6:35 pm**

Zenith lens owners meet is over - happens once a millenium in Siberia :wink:

Posted: **Fri May 06, 2005 7:09 pm**

Birddog114 wrote:I said 2:00am for Sigma meet, are you coming? if you want to explore the whole range of the Sigma

Hehe, I know the time but I'm not coming 'till you'll get 30mm f/1.4

I don't want whole range of Sigma

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