Canon 50mm f/ 1.4 or Sigma 30mm f/1.4

[Ethan Lane]

once you get the money you'll probably want the sigma. I've got both. When i'm taking stills I use the 50 more often but for video or indoors I go for the 30 more. Sigma comes with a hood, too..

[Dana Acciavatti]

Thanks, Ethan. I assume one advantage to the 50mm is it would have a bit less distortion on close-ups, and portraits than the 30mm does since you don't have to get as close to the subject to get a tight shot. You just need more room to work with.

[Bruce S. Yarock]

Chris and terry,
Thanks. I'll order several.
Bruce Yarock

[Kenneth Tong]

You may consider this cheap lens if you still have problems between Sigma 30mm and Canon 50mm 1.4. The performance of this Canon 50mm 1.8 is just wonderful regarding its price.

[Dana Acciavatti]

Thanks for the tip, Kenneth Tong.

[Dylan Morgan]

Originally Posted by Khoi Pham

If this is your only lens for a while, Sigma is the one you want, it will come out to about 50mm because of the crop factor, the Canon 50mm will be about 85mm, to tight for most situation, my Sigma 30mm is my go to lens most of the time, beside, I saw a comparison on the 5D forum of the Canon 50mm 1.4 againts a bunch of other 50mm and the Canon 50mm 1.4 is the worst as far as sharpness goes, the Canon 50mm 1.8 is much better even though it is a much cheaper built.

I'm just curious to where you obtained that info? I've heard nothing but great things about the 1.4. I've heard great things about the Sigma also, but isn't it a digital lens? Have fun with not being able to use it when everything goes full frame in the next couple years. Canon EF 50mm – F1.4 vs F1.8 MK II - photo.net