Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras Customer Review: Best “prime” lens for the D80
I have beena photographer for over 40 years, including serious professional work when I was younger. I used Leica M-series cameras, with the 35 and 50 Summicrons, and the 24 and 90 elmarits. These are all SHARP, and better than anything Nikon ever made – until recently. I borrowed a Sigma 30 from a friend, and liked it so much I bought it! It equals my 17-55 in resolution, and the color is better. Since the 17-55 rivals all my old Leitz lenses, this is high praise, indeed. Perfect at 6.3-8.0, but still impressive wide open. Good build quality, much lighter than the old Nikon 35 f1.4. Equals the 35 f2 Summicron, and costs just $100 more than the plastic Nikon 50 f1.4.
Customer Review: no flash allowed lens
Wanted a lens for low light no flash situations.Went to northern Europe and took 1250 pics with this lens & Nikon d40. All the museums and cathedrals are NO FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY. Only had 4 out of focus,the rest were clear vivid & sharp as a tack. Did not experience any of the front or rear focus issues that were posted. The f 1.4 did its work and work it did. No problem autofocusing in low light. So if you have a d40 d40x or d60 this is the lens.Build quality is excellent.Makes a great package with the d40.

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