Recent content by nobby noname

What a load of rubbish*, no wonder this new technology stuff will go nowhere. * omg, that was piggin great! Talent does seem to find a way to use new methods for the best, does it not?

Yep, i'm having similar thoughts... Likely 55-250, but wondering if kit18-55 would be better. Would prefer (iq wise) my 50 1.4, but assume fixed would be a bit of a liability as just don't have the experience to anticipate the shot properly (and with family in tow i wont be running around...

What have the romans ever done for us, eh? Apart from the libraries. And police. And hospitals. And doctors and nurses. And schools. And roads. And the forces. And border controls. And social services. Etc etc etc. reminds me of a film i once saw.... But back to topic - can't see how...

Nope, deffo a duffo lens, I'm afraid. Cheers for all the comments and suggestions though. Just to confirm, yep I can use a 50mm 1.4 fine, with similar dof, and I agree you don't HAVE to shoot wide open, but if trying to figure out if it was a wrong-in seemed sensible to test at that. Took...

Oh dear! Too late I'm afraid - already on order! (seen other reviews that were ok though, so we'll see when I eventually get it). For what it's worth, I want a prime to make me learn more ( making me move around to get a good shot) so should hopefully do that anyway even if the image isn't L...

Well.. Swapped lens for a second sigma 30mm. Just as bad. Checked with other lenses on my body ( including 50mm 1.4) and no probs so not the body. Took back to jessops and got them to double check in case it was me. Confirmed lens a proper duffer. Could have ordered a third but now fed up...

One word man... "Evil monkeys" Oh, that was two.

Tictoc: yes, most of my camera issues have been me for sure! Does look like this copy of the sigma is out though. Didn't realise it was now a 3 year warranty for these, that's good news. Will talk to jessops and see what they say...

My odd sense of humour getting in the way again! Didn't really mean 20 ft, honest. But did seem to make all pics on af at 1.4 oof

Should read... "do get your point re second hand value"

Yep, think, I'd be happier if the af was ok (rather than the live view), but the af seems really far off on the copy I have. Do get your point. Second hand value...

Calling International Rescue! Advice or comments most welcome on the following... I have just got a sigma 30mm 1.4 for my EOS 550d. Only it sadly appears to have a real problem with the autofocus. I have attached (fingers crossed!) three pics, all taken using a gorillapod and remote to...

Yep, they look just what I was after (and failed at!). Was the nd set fairly low for these, or were you able to darken the filter a fair bit to decently slow the shutter? I noticed a 'cross' developed as i increased the nd value, but seemed to occur at a much lighter setting than I expected...

Got a cheapo one to play with (20 quid from uk online shop of fair repute) and totally unimpressed after a quick try. The 'cross effect' appeared at much lower nd setting than I expected. Will have another go before giving up on the thing, but images were so bin-worthy I'm not holding my...

I'm in a Flickr group for cats. I've got pictures of cats on my Flickr page. My misses likes cats. We've got two cats. I like dogs. We don't have a dog. I know my place....