English Translation
http://216.239.37.104/... ...//www.nyanko-web.com/20050702-sigma30mm/
Original, in case the above link fails, or if you can read the native language
http://www.nyanko-web.com/20050702-sigma30mm/
The bad news is the bokeh rendered with strong specular highlights is strangely rendered with the sigma in the edge of the frame (see last shot) even on the Nikon body apparently (Canon users report similar findings).
The good news, center sharpness and general bokeh characteristics of this $400 wonder are outstanding even against such a legend. Unbelievable. I kept having to view the exif to believe it myself. I know this is only one test, but if you buy the Canon rhetoric, you would believe that this lens is garbage. I look forward to seeing here in action - triangular bokeh and all. I can't wait to pick up my sample after seeing these carefully generated test shots.
http://216.239.37.104/... ...//www.nyanko-web.com/20050702-sigma30mm/
Original, in case the above link fails, or if you can read the native language
http://www.nyanko-web.com/20050702-sigma30mm/
The bad news is the bokeh rendered with strong specular highlights is strangely rendered with the sigma in the edge of the frame (see last shot) even on the Nikon body apparently (Canon users report similar findings).
The good news, center sharpness and general bokeh characteristics of this $400 wonder are outstanding even against such a legend. Unbelievable. I kept having to view the exif to believe it myself. I know this is only one test, but if you buy the Canon rhetoric, you would believe that this lens is garbage. I look forward to seeing here in action - triangular bokeh and all. I can't wait to pick up my sample after seeing these carefully generated test shots.