Today i tried the Sigma 50mm 1.4 EX HSM on my d7000...

everything looks great on the view finder... I dont know if its too soft or not but it couldnt focus on live view which was pretty dissapointing for a rm3k lens =.="

tomorrow ill try to call sigma malaysia and ask if this issue could be fix by doing the lens calibration

about the back n front focussing issues on the sigma, would it be ok if i just use manual focus just like the carl zeiss...

speaking of carl zeiss anywhere in Malaysia I could test them?

that was the retail price at rm2998 at the store opposite cannon in mid valley..

but ill be going hong kong this sunday so thats why im doing an extensive research on it...

in hong kong it only cost rm 1400..

Im still deciding... is the 1.4 and 1.8 difference alot?

or should i just get the nikon 50mm 1.4d since the d7000 has a built in motor

Hahaha thanks but i dont think i have the time because im leaving on sunday d... still thinking T_T

After calibration of lens and body is the nikon warranty void? that is what i am afraid off actually

Just potrait lens, and a friend of mine is using the 1.4D and adviced me to take the the 1.4 instead of 1.8 if I can afford..

because after buying a 50mm I dont think of buying any more 50mm in the future.. so i thought of buying something that could last me a long time, previously i was thinking of nikon's 50mm 1.4d/1.4g or the sigma's 50mm 1.4 hsm

since the 1.8G is cheaper and better than the 1.4d ill trust you on that

and the reason why i was leaning towards the sigma is because its huge n bluky, i love it when i held it compareed to the nikon 1.4d which was small and it felt really weird for me

Ill be leaving to hong kong this sunday! cant wait! lol..

Btw on my manual of the SB-700 speed light it says that the SB-700 cannot be used with IX-Nikkor lenses.. (What does this actually mean)

http://www.nikonusa.com/pdf/manuals/Speedlights/SB-700.pdf Page A-5

Thank you for the recommendation! haha Im starting to think about the 1.8 now.. Price difference im not really sure but if it really does give better pictures im alright with it ...

there are people in other forums also mentioning that d7000 has their own motor, so the G series of the newer lenses is not worth the price and told everyone to use the D instead

Thank you all for your kind time helping me out ofcourse buying so much of equipments would not make me a better photographer..

oh btw i bought this book from times at pavilion its called magic lantern d7000 multimedia workshop.. not really useful thou since most of the information can be actually obtained on the internet so don't get that hehe

i got mine at the 1st floor at digital mall for rm3.8k i think the girl who served me was poh young

the price is cheaper here in msia for the d7k so what the heck i just picked it up so i could learn how to use the camera 1st before i went to hk instead of taking auto all the time if i were to purhcase it in hong kong

I see, may I know why? In hong kong it's around rm 1200-1300++

Just that I saw it retailed in Msia at 3k was a shocker to me!

hey guys!

for those who are new theres a nikon beginners workshop at KLCC this coming weekend on saturday or sunday.. you get to choose

11am till 5pm

im attending it just for fun and since im new, would love to try out how workshop works since its free!

I bought 7 books from amazon regarding photography too hoping it could improve my photos

Maybe they shoot in raw thats why can edit later kua... lol..

Anything nice to shoot in singapore? I'lll be heading there next week just by myself, hoping to get some great shots!

This post has been edited by Calvin Seak: Aug 3 2011, 06:11 PM

see the review shared by hidden, the G is way better than the D version..

the 50mm lens would be a 75mm lens due to the fact its an fx lens and you're having a dx body!

Hey hidden! I'll be heading to Singapore as well, next week for 6 days Just for photography purposes too and some fun

There's no 55mm hehe I think you're talking about 50mm prime lens! Good choice! I have 1 myself hehee

I'm currently in Singapore now, awesome place with awesome people I feel sO safe hangin my camera and walking around here.. Hope to post sone pics soon when I get back for cnc!

Ahh so sorry for my blunt comments then, because I'm still new hehe

Maybe this can help you



Hehehe The ones above 1k are usually carbon fibre

Hey guys I was thinking of getting a 70-200mm lens and was interested in the Sigma so i tested it out in a shop.. what do you guys thing about the image quality and sharpness?



This was taken at 200mm, f2.8, 1/30secs, ISO 180



Trying potrait of my gf and sister

70mm, f2.8, 1/30secs, ISO250


It seems sharp even without VR, What do you guys think? Or should I just save up and get the Nikon version with VR II.

I totally forgotten to take photos at f8-11 at the lens sharpest point.. Im still new at this... What else do I need to look for?

Thanks guys!

Don't forget that the 50mm1.8g is an fx lens so it's 75mm on a dx camera and 35mm I'd a dx lens

The 35mm 1.8g is a dx lens

Oh I see, thanks for letting me know

Does anyone knows where can I purchase a gitzo tripod and markins ballhead? I tried asking at the tripod Section but no answers yet so I'm trying my luck here

This link will show a picture on DX cameras crop factor

its easier to understand with a picture!

http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/dx.htm

Hey guys i was wondering why would nikon make a 14-24 f2.8 for? Most photographers dont shoot lanscapes wide open.. or do they?

hehe still new