which fifty??

steveo · 20 Dec 2008 at 23:35

looking at getting a 50mm prime for my d80 and am just wondering which one to get out of the new Nikon 50mm f1.4 AF-S Lens or the Sigma 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM the sigma seems to be 310ish in some places and the nikon 260ish, not really had a proper look around for a good price, i have 3 sigma ex lens at the moment and i cant fault them so am leaning more towards the sigma

RoleyBirkin · 21 Dec 2008 at 09:53

I'd be interested to know what makes the Sigma superior, if it is. Presumably its sharpness?

Willis · 21 Dec 2008 at 10:45

Have a read of this someone has both http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=98745

steveo · 21 Dec 2008 at 15:04

Willis said:
Have a read of this someone has both http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=98745

cheers for that link looks like the sigma just won

now i just need my bonus next month and am sorted

Willis · 21 Dec 2008 at 15:40

I'm in the hunt for a 50mm and was going to get the new nikon AF-S one but not sure if it worth spending the extra for the sigma, my mate who is in the business says the Sigma is one cracking lens.

Shoit · 21 Dec 2008 at 16:32

I've had the new nikon 50mm for a week, can't compare it to the sigma but I think it's an excellent lens. Sharp when wide open and nice and fast. Would recommend!

Kev

X-Morgan · 21 Dec 2008 at 16:38

I've heard the bokeh for the Sigma is far superior than the equivilant Nikon variant.

Willis · 21 Dec 2008 at 16:44

Shoit said:
I've had the new nikon 50mm for a week, can't compare it to the sigma but I think it's an excellent lens. Sharp when wide open and nice and fast. Would recommend!

Kev

Do you have any sample shots wide open

steveo · 21 Dec 2008 at 20:51

Shoit said:
I've had the new nikon 50mm for a week, can't compare it to the sigma but I think it's an excellent lens. Sharp when wide open and nice and fast. Would recommend!

Kev

was it true that the early models had front focus issues :confused:

colinuk · 22 Dec 2008 at 14:24

I find it hard to imagine how a 50mm can be better than the IQ of the nikon 50mm f1.8 to be honest.

Its fast, sharp and great to use. What more can you ask for, its also not that dear.

Love to see some samples though if you have any.

ColiN

ricky1981 · 22 Dec 2008 at 16:04

I've just ordered the sigma so will report back tomorrow after some shots on my D700 and D300

D.P. · 22 Dec 2008 at 19:04

colinuk said:
I find it hard to imagine how a 50mm can be better than the IQ of the nikon 50mm f1.8 to be honest.

Its fast, sharp and great to use. What more can you ask for, its also not that dear.

Love to see some samples though if you have any.

ColiN

The Nikon 50mm 1.8 is fairly soft below f2.8, and certainly softer than the 1.4below f/4. CA is not great. The Brokeh on the 1.8 is very poor. Microcontrast at f/2.8 and less is poor.