Well Tony,


I recently went through the EXACT same dilemma. I was debating between the Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 or the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 or the Sigma 30mm f/1.4. I decided it would be better to get something that is full-frame capable in case I make the jump soon to a 5D MK II or 1D MKIV (1.3x crop but nonetheless....) I have owned ONE Sigma lens and had ZERO problems with it... but I have head of a big hassle with many Sigma lens owners.... I am moving to France soon and didn't want the hassle of having to ship something back just as my mailing address changes, international shipping etc... and the 50mm f/1.4 really didn't sound too bad. So I ordered it from B&H ($365 - this was about 3 weeks ago) along with a lens hood and 58mm circular polarization filter (had a spare UV laying around). I LOVE that lens... I have take so many amazing photos with it, it's SUPER-SHARP and the bokeh is beautiful! Only thing I don't like is the focus ring is kinda' dinky.... but really not BAD, just not very good either. It's certainly usable and the focus is spot on, so I never really need to manual focus anyway. Hope this helps!!


- Jordan


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