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Sigma 50mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary (I-Series)

Jonathan-Mac

Jonathan-Mac

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I just got this so haven't had much of a chance to really test it out yet but since it's new and there's very little out there in terms of sample images, I'll add a few quick shots from this morning. All but the sunrise are wide open and the first one is at minimum focus distance.

In time I plan to do some side-by-side tests with the Lumix 50/1.8 but I plan to keep them both since the Lumix is a shade faster, lighter and better sealed. The Sigma is about the same size and the hood from the 35/2 DG DN fits it perfectly - it's own hood is exactly the same but about 6mm longer.


P1126659 by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr


P1126656 by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr


P1126650 by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr


Sunrise by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr
 
Jonathan-Mac said:
I just got this so haven't had much of a chance to really test it out yet but since it's new and there's very little out there in terms of sample images, I'll add a few quick shots from this morning. All but the sunrise are wide open and the first one is at minimum focus distance.

In time I plan to do some side-by-side tests with the Lumix 50/1.8 but I plan to keep them both since the Lumix is a shade faster, lighter and better sealed. The Sigma is about the same size and the hood from the 35/2 DG DN fits it perfectly - it's own hood is exactly the same but about 6mm longer.


P1126659 by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr


P1126656 by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr


P1126650 by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr


Sunrise by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr
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Those are rather lovely images. I've also just purchased the same lens (I really enjoy the Sigma I series lenses) but have had no time to try it yet - will be very happy if I can get anywhere close to these.
 
Jon Schick said:
Those are rather lovely images. I've also just purchased the same lens (I really enjoy the Sigma I series lenses) but have had no time to try it yet - will be very happy if I can get anywhere close to these.
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Yes, the I-series are great. I still can't help but feel that for the price this 50mm should be a little faster and should have a closer minimum focus distance - either of which would make it stand out a little more and significantly increase it's usefulness.

I had mine back in the box for a while as I was waiting to see if I'd have to physically return it to get the discounts which were announced just two days after buying it, but now it's free to be used and to see what it can do. I took it to the local fayre yesterday evening and got a few more shots.


The king by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr


Palomitas by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr
 
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