Sigma 30 f1.4 vs. Nikon 35 f1.8

skysailorskysailor Registered Users Posts: 139 Major grins
edited December 1, 2009 in Cameras
Okay, I know I'm new to this, but why is the Sigma twice the price of the Nikon. I know the Sigma is a stop faster, but....? Is the Sigma a better lens? Would I notice a difference? Focus speed, etc.?
Lyle
Gear: D200, G9, Sigma 10-20 f/4-5.6, Nikkor 35 f/1.8, Vivitar Series 1 28-105 f/2.8-3.8, Sigma 18-200 f/3.5-6.3

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  • dmeiselmandmeiselman Registered Users Posts: 74 Big grins
    edited November 24, 2009
    the sigma is way better wide open.
    the nikon will most likely AF more reliably.

    the nikon is smaller and lighter, and half the price.
    I'd go for the nikon, but I shoot canon, so I've got the sigma (though I have used both, i'm not just talking out my butt.) Your results may vary with the sigma as far as quality control goes, it's kind of hit or miss.
    D300|Tokina 12-24 f/4|Sigma 24mm f/1.8|Nikon 35 f/2|Tokina 50-135 f/2.8|AlienBees
  • JohnCJohnC Registered Users Posts: 222 Major grins
    edited November 24, 2009
    This might help: thumb.gif

    http://www.nikoncafe.com/vforums/showthread.php?t=216842

    http://www.nikoncafe.com/vforums/showthread.php?t=187260

    http://www.nikoncafe.com/vforums/showthread.php?t=247565
    Nikon D300 l Nikon SB-600 l Nikon MC-30 Remote l Nikon AF-S 24-85mm 1:3.5-4.5G IF-ED l Nikon 50mm f/1.8 AF-D l Sigma 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC HSM l Quantaray Pro U-100 backpack by Naneu Pro l Quantaray QSX 9500 Tripod by Sunpak
    Canon AE-1 Program l FD 28mm 1:2.8 l FD 50mm 1:1.8 l Sunpak Auto 821 Dedicated
  • skysailorskysailor Registered Users Posts: 139 Major grins
    edited November 30, 2009
    Got the Nikon
    Gear: D200, G9, Sigma 10-20 f/4-5.6, Nikkor 35 f/1.8, Vivitar Series 1 28-105 f/2.8-3.8, Sigma 18-200 f/3.5-6.3
  • ziggy53ziggy53 Super Moderators Posts: 24,079 moderator
    edited December 1, 2009
    Congratulation. clap.gif
    ziggy53
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  • JohnCJohnC Registered Users Posts: 222 Major grins
    edited December 1, 2009
    Awesome. Now show us some pics! :D
    Nikon D300 l Nikon SB-600 l Nikon MC-30 Remote l Nikon AF-S 24-85mm 1:3.5-4.5G IF-ED l Nikon 50mm f/1.8 AF-D l Sigma 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC HSM l Quantaray Pro U-100 backpack by Naneu Pro l Quantaray QSX 9500 Tripod by Sunpak
    Canon AE-1 Program l FD 28mm 1:2.8 l FD 50mm 1:1.8 l Sunpak Auto 821 Dedicated
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