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Don Hoey 05-07-09 19:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by J A Mortram (Post 37430)

Hi Jim,

Sorry, I was unaware of that one as I had not come across any reviews.

Manual focussing ha, ha. Now you know why I have the D2X.

Your dad was checking out my A/F 85 f1.8 today :D :D I think he was impressed.

Don

J A Mortram 05-07-09 20:00

Thanks Lee : )

J A Mortram 06-07-09 02:06

Hi Don... mmmmmmm D2X... yummy! Oh, yeah... Dad was impressed with the lens for sure... me too when I saw the images... so sharp!... the shopping list grows ever larger hehe! ; )

yelvertoft 06-07-09 08:15

Jim,

You're asking for something that is approaching nivarna. I think Lee's getting closest to the mark here. Practice your hand-holding technique. I know Lee is ex-army, and was probably a world class sniper judging by his photographic abilities. Lots of practice - in your own home taking pictures of cornflakes packets if that's what it takes - and refining your technique will help tremendously, regardless of the glass you're using. Breathing is key in my experience, hold your breath just before you press the button.

Duncan

Don Hoey 06-07-09 08:33

Jim,

Links to two reviews of the Sigma 20mm f1.8 that I have managed to find.

http://www.the-digital-picture.com/R...ns-Review.aspx

http://www.fredmiranda.com/reviews/s...hp?product=125

From those it appears wide open is soft and you may be at f4 for acceptable centre sharpness. For your off centre subjects then you may even have to stop down to f5.6.
I think you are in a try before you buy situation with this one.

Don

J A Mortram 09-07-09 12:38

Thanks for the info Don : )

Joe 19-07-09 00:04

Hi.
Very low light documentary with full frame 35mm/FX sensor....24mm f/1.8 and 35mm f/1.4 I would have thought??
Just thinking that anything wider than 24mm takes on particular influencing effects, which could give your shots a very 'same' look, which might not neccessarily contribute to all your shots....
just my thoughts


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