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edward
PostPosted: Fri Aug 30, 2013 10:26 am 
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Looking for a 35mm prime as I seem to shoot at that focal length a lot and I really like that focal length as well.

I have read the reviews online but wanted some user opinions if you have used one or both before.

Currently will be mounted on a D700 but looking to get a D800 soon.

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Sigma. Definitely the Sigma. Did I mention Sigma? Because the Sigma is the one you want. SIGMA SIGMA SIGMA!
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Sigma x2
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Strange that nobody has mentioned Sigma so far. It's the one you want!
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edward
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Thanks I think I will go with the Sigma.
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Most camera stores have no problem if you do a lens test in the store. I've shot portraits with each lens at each setting, then gone home and checked the files side by side. One lens always stands out...
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edward
PostPosted: Wed Sep 11, 2013 11:22 am 
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I ended up picking up the Sigma.

Tested at about 3 or 4 different stores before I found a copy that didn't have the focusing issue.
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that's not exactly a ringing endorsement of Sigma qc ;)
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labgrunt wrote:
that's not exactly a ringing endorsement of Sigma qc ;)

You should see how Canon's L's perform :wink:
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