Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM

[pdirestajr]

I just got this lens cause I wanted to give my 7D some love...

Violet by Philip DiResta, on Flickr

 

[pdirestajr]

And a shot wide open:

Zombie Cake by Philip DiResta, on Flickr

This is a cake my brother made for his son's 4th birthday!


Zombie Cake 2 by Philip DiResta, on Flickr

 

[pdirestajr]

And the birthday boy...

Zombie Vinny by Philip DiResta, on Flickr

 

[pdirestajr]

Bunny Sweater by Philip DiResta, on Flickr

 

[pdirestajr]

Kiss by Philip DiResta, on Flickr

 

[pdirestajr]

I guess I'll keep adding to this thread since I am the only person that has it...

Some more wide open shots:

Stickers! by Philip DiResta, on Flickr


Sticker Hand by Philip DiResta, on Flickr

 

[pdirestajr]

Happy Violet by Philip DiResta, on Flickr

 

[f2]

Excellent shots. I am contemplating this lens.

Were these manual or auto-focus on the 7D? If AF, which one did you use?

 

[pdirestajr]

Excellent shots. I am contemplating this lens.

Were these manual or auto-focus on the 7D? If AF, which one did you use?

Thanks!

All AF. I use back button AF, and on the 7D I mix between single point AF (with joystick to move around), and Ai Servo. With my kid running around I usually switch to Servo (programmed the DOF preview button to quick switch).

 

[candc]

Excellent shots. I am contemplating this lens.

Were these manual or auto-focus on the 7D? If AF, which one did you use?

if you are thinking about this lens, get it. it is the best normal zoom on aps-c, it's super sharp and nice bokeh. here are some shots that i took when working on af. nothing super artistic, just testing but you can see what it can do.

 

[candc]

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[candc]

3

 

[barracuda]

I guess I'll keep adding to this thread since I am the only person that has it...

Some more wide open shots:

Stickers! by Philip DiResta, on Flickr


Sticker Hand by Philip DiResta, on Flickr

Very nice photos! Nice use of DOF. Photos look sharp. Nice looking family too. Are these straight out of the camera? I've been contemplating this lens as well. Thanks!

 

[Bruce Photography]

I love the lens too. I did use the USB doc to fine tune it. This was at an XMAS Party.

 

[optikus]

Hi,

thanks for the images, the lens seems to proof Sigma's way to high quality with acceptable price strategy.

Joerg

 

[pdirestajr]

Shot at f/1.8. Pretty sweet.

Green Park by Philip DiResta, on Flickr

 

[pdirestajr]

Went to Disney last week. Only took my 7D and the 18-35. Was a fun trip!

Morning Light by Philip DiResta, on Flickr


The Barnstormer by Philip DiResta, on Flickr


Cool by Philip DiResta, on Flickr


Saturday Morning Violet by Philip DiResta, on Flickr


Kiss by Philip DiResta, on Flickr

 

[pdirestajr]

A few more.


Jumping Bean by Philip DiResta, on Flickr


Flowers by Philip DiResta, on Flickr


The Castle by Philip DiResta, on Flickr

 

[brad-man]

Great shots Phil. You're very fortunate to have access to such awesome models.The happiness is contagious. This is the only APS-C lens, other than my 15-85, that has ever tempted me.

 

[pdirestajr]

Thanks brad-man! Yeah this is the only APS-c lens I own. My 7D was relegate to backup duty till this came out. Since the rest of my lenses are primes (besides my 70-200), when I want a zoom I now grab my 7D!

Also thanks for the compliments on the models. I'll give my wife the credit for our daughter