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<blockquote data-quote="fhibbs12" data-source="post: 176700" data-attributes="member: 12196"><p>Well I did it....</p><p></p><p>I wanted a 2 prime walk around kit for street/random portrait/landscapes.</p><p></p><p>I am no pro and this is purely a hobby. I truly enjoy taking pictures so I want the gear I use to fit my style.</p><p></p><p>I originally bought the 85 and 50 1.8g lenses. I quickly realized the on my D600 the 85 was SUPERB and the 50, not so much. I also realized what the point in both???? 50 was a mere step or two back from the 50. So sad to say, the 50 1.8g RARELY got used.</p><p></p><p>Then came my dilemma. I spent countless hours reading the 28 1.8 g from nikkor and all the up and down reviews seem scattered. The more I read the more I worried..... Damn forums. Then came the Sigma 35 1.4 Art Series.</p><p></p><p>I said screw it and just ordered it. I was not letting the forums persuade my gear selection and was going to learn for myself. </p><p></p><p>So this thing is a beauty. It is sleek/stylish. Hood clips on very securely. Has a nice pouch/case not the typical cloth one which I really liked. Shooting wide open at 1.4 between 5-10 ft this thing is incredible sharp to my amateur eye. The bokeh is amazing. It is heavy and just feels good. To me the distortion is very well controlled. I am sure the 35 compared to 28 helped.</p><p></p><p>HOWEVER, there is always a however <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>When focusing more on distance subjects/landscapes things seem to get a bit different. Handhold testing this morning on subjects(trees/signs/buildings) greater than 15-20 meters away this thing seemed to get soft very quickly. I just was not sure if this was a normal thing among wider angled lenses. Anything within a normal working distance from 1 - 10 meters is incredible. My close range focus seems spot on. At distance switching to Liveview seems to help a little. I am just not sure if I am nit picking or this is something typical.</p><p></p><p>What are some good tests to put this lens through its paces and test for quality and accuracy?</p><p></p><p>Thanks for reading.</p><p></p><p>Frankie</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="fhibbs12, post: 176700, member: 12196"] Well I did it.... I wanted a 2 prime walk around kit for street/random portrait/landscapes. I am no pro and this is purely a hobby. I truly enjoy taking pictures so I want the gear I use to fit my style. I originally bought the 85 and 50 1.8g lenses. I quickly realized the on my D600 the 85 was SUPERB and the 50, not so much. I also realized what the point in both???? 50 was a mere step or two back from the 50. So sad to say, the 50 1.8g RARELY got used. Then came my dilemma. I spent countless hours reading the 28 1.8 g from nikkor and all the up and down reviews seem scattered. The more I read the more I worried..... Damn forums. Then came the Sigma 35 1.4 Art Series. I said screw it and just ordered it. I was not letting the forums persuade my gear selection and was going to learn for myself. So this thing is a beauty. It is sleek/stylish. Hood clips on very securely. Has a nice pouch/case not the typical cloth one which I really liked. Shooting wide open at 1.4 between 5-10 ft this thing is incredible sharp to my amateur eye. The bokeh is amazing. It is heavy and just feels good. To me the distortion is very well controlled. I am sure the 35 compared to 28 helped. HOWEVER, there is always a however :) When focusing more on distance subjects/landscapes things seem to get a bit different. Handhold testing this morning on subjects(trees/signs/buildings) greater than 15-20 meters away this thing seemed to get soft very quickly. I just was not sure if this was a normal thing among wider angled lenses. Anything within a normal working distance from 1 - 10 meters is incredible. My close range focus seems spot on. At distance switching to Liveview seems to help a little. I am just not sure if I am nit picking or this is something typical. What are some good tests to put this lens through its paces and test for quality and accuracy? Thanks for reading. Frankie [/QUOTE]
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