tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19035680.post5898781692637136403..comments2024-03-28T16:00:02.364+08:00Comments on ROBIN WONG : The Sigma 19mm F2.8 Lens Review That Almost HappenedUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19035680.post-69069430712269614692016-08-19T03:10:19.345+08:002016-08-19T03:10:19.345+08:00Hi Robin
I am also an owner of the M10 Mark ll. C...Hi Robin<br /><br />I am also an owner of the M10 Mark ll. Could you tell me please the aperture settings, the exif dates of this 6400 shot. I cannot hardly see much noise and wonder how you did this. Which lens fid you use etc. Thank you very much. Regards MarcelMarcelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02850845093902809800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19035680.post-46837692676396414922016-05-02T15:54:00.378+08:002016-05-02T15:54:00.378+08:00Robin That's an interesting post. It was worth...Robin That's an interesting post. It was worth visiting your blog. Hope to visit again.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.ryanhenderfilms.com/" rel="nofollow">salt lake city wedding photographers</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.ryanhenderfilms.com/family-photography.html" rel="nofollow">family photography utah</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.ryanhenderfilms.com/wedding-photography.html" rel="nofollow">wedding photography</a><br /><br /><a href="www.ryanhenderfilms.com/wedding-videos.html" rel="nofollow">utah wedding video</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.ryanhenderfilms.com/videography.html" rel="nofollow">utah video production</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07833894362320456354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19035680.post-20034658096532446422016-04-18T12:29:47.810+08:002016-04-18T12:29:47.810+08:00I bought a used lens from one of the biggest lens ...I bought a used lens from one of the biggest lens rental companies, for about half the price.<br /><br />I was still concerned, but it works very well. I don't think I could ever buy from eBay.Sakamoto Nobuyukihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14698659558464819776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19035680.post-82320112078000148332016-04-17T17:36:12.458+08:002016-04-17T17:36:12.458+08:00I had one of these. However as a prime it failed f...I had one of these. However as a prime it failed for me as it was neither fast, compact or had some "wow" optical quality. <br />And it was notorious for causing slow start up on cameras. I sold it. <br />With f2.8 zooms available from Panasonic and Olympus the main selling point for the Sigma lenses is merely price.<br /><br />WolfieAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10499348189706707064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19035680.post-3626638456109730722016-04-17T05:06:33.946+08:002016-04-17T05:06:33.946+08:00Robin
Was interested to see how the Sigma perform...Robin<br /><br />Was interested to see how the Sigma performed; in its moment of glory it looks good, but failing does not give it a good outcome.<br />As others have said, second hand comes with an element of risk, normally works out fine, but as in this case not always.<br /><br />Love the recycling mens picture, clearly refuse and recycle men are the same the world over.<br />Made me smile, its the business sector I work in at present.<br />Alan Whitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06227705861284132724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19035680.post-24532104817070122092016-04-15T02:53:06.946+08:002016-04-15T02:53:06.946+08:00Hi Robin,
Ah it's a shame. That's the pro...Hi Robin,<br /><br />Ah it's a shame. That's the problem when buying stuff used: you never know in what true state it is or what the previous owner did with it...<br />Sorry to hear :-/<br />Nice shots btw :-)Florenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09167803710220291483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19035680.post-14060345082717644312016-04-14T18:31:20.263+08:002016-04-14T18:31:20.263+08:00The Panasonic 20mm is f1.7, so that is even faster...The Panasonic 20mm is f1.7, so that is even faster than the f2.0 that you would like to see. At it's largest aperture I think it is slightly sharper than the Olympus 17mm f1.8. But the Olympus has a better microcontrast and bokeh (sorry, I hate that word, but you surely know what it means).<br />I like the 17mm so much, it hardly ever is not on my camera. I shoot environments with now and then some people in it. Passers by. Robin, you mainly take portraits of people in their environment. Their natural habitat. The 17mm is a bit too wide for portraits, but it is great when want to separate your main subject at the front from a softer background. In fact what I see that it produces layers of sharpness. Very sharp, soft, softer very soft! It gives the images a real nice depth. woltershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14601384019035761191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19035680.post-65408073839298368082016-04-14T17:17:43.428+08:002016-04-14T17:17:43.428+08:00Actually, I own the old version of this lens, whic...Actually, I own the old version of this lens, which seems to be optically exactly the same as the new one, only a slightly different look and feel... I do really like the -roughly- 40mm (38mm) perspective the lens gives me... a little more "focussed" then the 17mm equivalent, but not too much, not too wide. Therefore it is working really well for street photography... It is very very very sharp and focuses really fast too... Even the contrast and colors are very good with this lens.... I only have one complaint:<br />For a fixed focal length it should be a little faster (in other words: larger aperture), something like f2.0 at least. But other than that: a stunningly good lens, especially at such a low price point... <br /><br />The nice thing about this lens especially is that is is made for a DX-sensor, and if you read the Sony reviews about this lens they do mention the slightly softer corners, but because of the MFT-format the crop factor is 2 instead of 1,5. So you loose the softer corners, therefore this lens is almost as sharp in the corners as it is in the center on an MFT-camera... which is one of the things that makes this lens such a joy to use... I'm sorry to hear that your lens decided to die on you, and I would recommend getting a replacement. They are worth it...!<br /><br />Oh and here is an album of shoots I took with both the 25mm 1.8 and some with the Sigma 19mm 2.8... might be interesting for you:<br />https://www.flickr.com/photos/erwinel/sets/72157649543184792<br /><br />Thanks for your nice blog!Erwin van Asperenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14577017466701345967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19035680.post-91586869222528008122016-04-14T01:00:40.820+08:002016-04-14T01:00:40.820+08:00Nice to meet you Robin. I have this lens and EM-5....Nice to meet you Robin. I have this lens and EM-5. I think that it is very wonderful lens..Photos have sharp and artificial beauty. I want see your more photos with this lens:-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07140330976747414468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19035680.post-65151083230416034352016-04-13T23:02:49.994+08:002016-04-13T23:02:49.994+08:00Robin, again you demonstrate a photographic eye th...Robin, again you demonstrate a photographic eye that can capture a great image with a pop bottle for a lens. I'm truly impressed with your ability to get great images with natural light. A demonstration that fill-flash and artificial reflectors are not necessary most of the time.fdwil111https://www.blogger.com/profile/14930995872479393960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19035680.post-10243947511560636662016-04-13T21:06:43.605+08:002016-04-13T21:06:43.605+08:00I have missed too many shots with my limited exper...I have missed too many shots with my limited experience with the 20mm f1.7. While I admit it is an optical marvel, I do prioritize practical functions, and missing shots is not something that I can tolerate. Robin Wonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02572566037297158455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19035680.post-24961370802895577742016-04-13T20:10:32.311+08:002016-04-13T20:10:32.311+08:00A slow lens for me still means: small aperture. A ...A slow lens for me still means: small aperture. A fast lens: large aperture. I see so many discussions nowadays about the importance of the speed of their equipment. One lens might react a bit faster than an other, but to be honest: they are all faster than me. My favorite MFT moderate wide angle by far is the Olympus 17mm 1.8. Gorgeous images. I also have the Panasonic 20mm for those occasions when I want to carry my camera in my coat pocket. This one has more contrast. That is not always better, but there is nothing to complain. The first version was a bit nicer. I gave that one to a friend when I bought the 17mm. Later I did regret it and bought the second version. Maybe you should get that old secondhand Panasonic 20mm first version and slow down. In the end it's all for therapy, isn't it? I wouldn't have enough patience for that Sigma though. Perhaps it makes a nice paperweight.woltershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14601384019035761191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19035680.post-17483271599861606862016-04-13T15:14:08.755+08:002016-04-13T15:14:08.755+08:00I suppose it depends on how much you have in the l...I suppose it depends on how much you have in the lens. High tech electronic items general cost about half of a new one to repair... an electronc/optical item is really out there as far as repairs are concerned. I wonder if its even worth repairing becasue of the cost and the possibility it still may not be 100% right ( optical calibration needs to be done perhaps?)Loringhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15760473447156820979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19035680.post-87741147152357855892016-04-13T12:17:20.040+08:002016-04-13T12:17:20.040+08:00I have the newer 19mm ART for my EM10 2. It's...I have the newer 19mm ART for my EM10 2. It's a good lens for the price (AUD$166 on special). It rattles until you switch on the camera, which is irritating and it has a noisy iris when on auto exposure but focusing is silent.<br />Colours are good and sharpness is almost as good as the M.Zuiko 45mm F1.8. I can focus quite close. At f2.8 it's pretty good in low light. The camera takes a little longer to be ready when this lens is fitted. Construction is very good and it comes with a solid hood.Xara-Usershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09490942641869340300noreply@blogger.com