06-26-2014, 07:16 PM
Thanks for your reply. Note the kit lens has VR (=OS) too.
Yes I'm hoping to get sharper pictures across the board, but also use the extra aperture to get nicely crisp portraits with good out of focus bokeh. I'm keen to replace the kit lens rather than to supplement it with a fixed focal length prime because I a) already have the 50 1.8 and b) don't find the 35 1.8 to be a nice focal length personally.
So I guess my more specific questions would be:
1. Is general detail resolution substantially better with the Sigma?
2. Does the Sigma function better as a portrait lens vs. the kit lens, and how does it compare to the 50 1.8?
I know the numbers, I was just hoping to see some concrete examples / samples ...
If seeing the type of shots I'd use the lens for helps, please visit http://www.stevenjamesmartin.com.
Yes I'm hoping to get sharper pictures across the board, but also use the extra aperture to get nicely crisp portraits with good out of focus bokeh. I'm keen to replace the kit lens rather than to supplement it with a fixed focal length prime because I a) already have the 50 1.8 and b) don't find the 35 1.8 to be a nice focal length personally.
So I guess my more specific questions would be:
1. Is general detail resolution substantially better with the Sigma?
2. Does the Sigma function better as a portrait lens vs. the kit lens, and how does it compare to the 50 1.8?
I know the numbers, I was just hoping to see some concrete examples / samples ...
If seeing the type of shots I'd use the lens for helps, please visit http://www.stevenjamesmartin.com.