30mm 1.4 Sigma or 24mm EF 1.4 II USM for lowlight Nightclub shots?
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Stephen Mick
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Well, if money is no object, the 24L is a killer lens. But the Sigma 30 is nice for the price.
JoeJITSU
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LOL!
stephen, your killing me. thats not going to help.lol. jus kidding. All you had to say is..."screw the 30mm get the 24mm" lol
Stephen Mick
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Do you have bottomless pockets? Get the 24L.
Do you have to pay for your kids' college someday? Get the Sigma 30.
Do you have to pay for your kids' college someday? Get the Sigma 30.
Stephen Mick
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Okay, here's a bit more info…
I've shot with both. The Sigma can be soft wide-open, but by f2 it's plenty sharp for video. It's also much easier to handle than the 24L.
The 24L, on the other hand, is a big, heavy piece of glass. It's a little soft at f1.4, but is very sharp at f1.8.
So if you need the ultimate in low-light performance, get the 24L.
I've shot with both. The Sigma can be soft wide-open, but by f2 it's plenty sharp for video. It's also much easier to handle than the 24L.
The 24L, on the other hand, is a big, heavy piece of glass. It's a little soft at f1.4, but is very sharp at f1.8.
So if you need the ultimate in low-light performance, get the 24L.
JoeJITSU
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lol! I have kids and the 24 is VERY expensive but if it will help me in the long run for my client who pays the best (Wynn Casino) Then ill get it. So.....My last question to you is (for now) What is the difference in sharpness? Im assuming there is a difference because if this was only $300 more than the 24mm im assuming you would take the 24mm. right?
(thats 2 questions ,huh) Thanks Mick for the help.
(thats 2 questions ,huh) Thanks Mick for the help.
Stephen Mick
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On the 7D, the 24L will likely perform much better from f1.4 to f2.0, especially given that it's designed to cover full-frame sensors, and the 7D's sensor will fall in the lens's "sweet spot." Generally prime lenses (of modern construction) will show edge softness at the widest apertures on full-frame cameras. But since you're on the 7D, it really won't be an issue.
The Sigma 30 will be less sharp wide open, as it's designed for APS-C cameras like the 7D. It's image circle is designed to cover the smaller sensor, so if there are edge sharpness issues (and there will be, though they may be very minor), you will see them from f1.4 to f2 or sometimes f2.8 on some copies of the lens.
So…if you want the best of the best, get the 24L. In fact, I might suggest looking for a second-hand copy of the Mk. I 24L. Chances are you can get one for around $900, and for video, you'll have all the sharpness you need.
The Sigma 30 will be less sharp wide open, as it's designed for APS-C cameras like the 7D. It's image circle is designed to cover the smaller sensor, so if there are edge sharpness issues (and there will be, though they may be very minor), you will see them from f1.4 to f2 or sometimes f2.8 on some copies of the lens.
So…if you want the best of the best, get the 24L. In fact, I might suggest looking for a second-hand copy of the Mk. I 24L. Chances are you can get one for around $900, and for video, you'll have all the sharpness you need.